Erin Coons
MALONE,New York
Summary
Experienced educator with strong focus on nurturing young minds and fostering supportive learning environment. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and differentiated instruction, ensuring every student thrives. Known for collaborating effectively with colleagues and adapting to evolving educational needs, ensuring consistent, impactful results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First and Second Grade Teacher
East Hartford Public Schools
08.2002 - 01.2025
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials.
- Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback for improved academic performance.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, leading to increased parental involvement in their child''s education.
- Organized various extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips, extending learning opportunities beyond the standard curriculum.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Served as Data Team Leader for our Second Grade Team
Education
Master of Science - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT07-2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY05-2001
Skills
- Curriculum implementation
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson plan development
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Interpersonal relationships
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Instructional strategies
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- Classroom technology
- Summer school instruction
- Positive behavior techniques
- Common core standards
Accomplishments
- Earned "Fund for Teachers Award" in 2019 to study student engagement in Melbourne, Australia and Kauai, Hawaii.
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - CT Department of Education.
Timeline
First and Second Grade Teacher
East Hartford Public Schools
08.2002 - 01.2025
- Elementary Education Certification - CT Department of Education.
Master of Science - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY Plattsburgh
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