Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Teacher

Erin Lyman

Rockford,IA

Summary

Passionate and dedicated teacher with over 25 years of experience in educational leadership, curriculum development, and classroom management. Team leader, PLC Facilitator, and mentor to new teachers. Proven ability to enhance student engagement, develop curriculum, and drive data-informed instruction in multiple classroom settings.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Charles City Middle School
Charles City, IA
08.2001 - Current
  • Taught 6th grade Literacy, 6th grade Social Studies, 5th & 6th grade Reading, 7th grade Geography, and 7th grade Science.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
  • Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Utilized technology tools to enhance learning experiences and classroom engagement.
  • Served as Team Leader and PLC Facilitator, collaborating with colleagues to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Acted as PBIS Coach and member of the District Literacy Team.

Volleyball Coach

Charles City Middle School & High School
Charles City, IA
08.2002 - 10.2012
  • Designed and implemented practice plans to enhance team performance and skill development.
  • Evaluated player skills and provided personalized feedback for improvement.
  • Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, leading to overall program improvement.
  • Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
  • Led teams to 3 state appearances, including 2002 State Runner-up.

Education

Master of Education - Teacher Leadership, Curriculum And Instruction

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
2006

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
1999

Associate of Arts -

North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA
1997

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development and Instruction
  • Student Assessment and Data-Driven Instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Relationship building
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Educational Technology - Specifically Google Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Organized, Detail-Oriented, Trustworthy, Dependable

Certification

  • Iowa Teaching License - Valid through 2028
  • K-6 Elementary Classroom
  • K-8 Reading
  • 5-8 Middle School Generalist
  • K-12 Athletic Coach
  • Medication Administration - Valid through 2031

Timeline

Volleyball Coach

Charles City Middle School & High School
08.2002 - 10.2012

Teacher

Charles City Middle School
08.2001 - Current

Master of Education - Teacher Leadership, Curriculum And Instruction

Buena Vista University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Buena Vista University

Associate of Arts -

North Iowa Area Community College
Erin Lyman