Erin Lurie
Denville,NJ
Summary
Motivated Elementary Educator with over a decade of experience in K–2 settings, eager to reenter the classroom as a substitute teacher. Committed to fostering academic and social-emotional growth through differentiated instruction and data-driven assessment, with a proven record of supporting measurable progress for diverse learners.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Break - Family, Community & Youth Coaching
01.2019 - Current
- Coached youth sports teams (HUB Soccer and Denville PAL Basketball), fostering teamwork, resilience, growth mindset, and positive peer relationships through sports-based mentorship.
- Remained actively engaged in local communities through literacy events and classroom volunteering.
- Pursued ongoing professional learning in social-emotional learning (SEL).
- Applied educational technology tools (Google Workspace for Education) to enhance home-school communication and learning collaboration.
- Maintained awareness of evolving curricular standards, instructional frameworks, and assessment practices to ensure readiness for reentry into the classroom.
Elementary Educator
Livingston Township School District
09.2010 - 06.2019
- Designed and implemented engaging, standards-aligned lessons that supported academic, social, and emotional development.
- Delivered differentiated, scaffolded instruction informed by assessment data to support diverse learners and promote student understanding and skill acquisition.
- Analyzed student data to inform targeted interventions, resulting in nearly half of below-benchmark students meeting their goals.
- Led and collaborated with grade-level teams to design and refine curriculum, incorporating best practices to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment that fostered curiosity, empathy, and academic confidence.
- Fostered strong home–school partnerships through regular communication with families regarding student progress, academic needs, and behavioral development.
- Integrated educational technology to enhance instruction and communication, leveraging Google Workspace, Canva, Nearpod, and classroom tools, while strengthening family engagement through platforms such as ClassDojo and Remind.
Elementary Educator
Jefferson Township School District
09.2008 - 06.2010
Elementary Educator
Roxbury Public Schools
09.2007 - 06.2008
Education
Certification - Elementary Education
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA06-2007
B.S. - Psychology
Northeastern University
Boston, MA06-2004
Skills
- Evidence-Based Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- SEL Integration
- Community Engagement
- Data-Driven Assessment
- Small Group/Targeted Instruction
- Culturally-Responsive Teaching
Timeline
Career Break - Family, Community & Youth Coaching
01.2019 - Current
Elementary Educator
Livingston Township School District
09.2010 - 06.2019
Elementary Educator
Jefferson Township School District
09.2008 - 06.2010
Elementary Educator
Roxbury Public Schools
09.2007 - 06.2008
Certification - Elementary Education
East Stroudsburg University
B.S. - Psychology
Northeastern University