Erin Petrillo
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Gresham,M
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Experience Classroom Teacher
Portland Christian Elementary School
Portland, OR
09.2017 - Current
- Taught First Grade for three years
- Collaborated with team members and developed plans to meet students’ individual needs
- Participated in Data Teams to establish goals and drive instruction
- Tutored students after school to increase achievement
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education Specialist
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette
Portland, OR
08.2013 - 09.2017
- Strategically explored opportunities to fulfill training needs within and outside of the company
- Provided an intellectual learning environment conducive to the unique needs of each learner
- Initiated interdepartmental collaboration to ensure alignment of needs and learning outcomes
- Built, maintained and strengthened internal and external partnerships
- Facilitated training programs to a diverse audience to enhance competencies
- Developed tracking and evaluation measures to assess program effectiveness
- Utilized a systematic approach in carrying out projects and preparing proposals
- Created and managed several programs simultaneously
Classroom Teacher
Fowler Elementary School District
Phoenix, AZ
08.2005 - 12.2012
- Taught Kindergarten for two years, First Grade for four years, and Second Grade for one year in a Title One School
- Planned, prepared, and delivered professional development training to the entire staff of teachers, assistants, and administration at school site
- Managed and delegated amongst two student teachers and an intern; provided guidance and support in classroom management, successful utilization of various teaching methods and mediums, as well as tailoring activities and information to diverse audiences
- Nominated as a Literacy Lead, and a Team Lead
- Chosen to be on a committee that designed, developed and facilitated training on Oral Language development lessons
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Oregon State University
Skills
More than 18 years facilitating training in diverse learning environments
Detail orientedKnowledgeable about curriculum development and assessment strategiesStrong adaptability skillsExceptional communicatorClassroom management
Student engagement
Differentiated instruction
Elementary education
Adult Education
Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
- Designed, implemented, and facilitated a new leadership training program for retail employees in management positions that resulted in several promotional opportunities
- Presented numerous times to executive-level management staff regarding program processes, scope, timeline, and results
- Created a GED program that resulted in employees successfully receiving their GED certificate
Timeline
Experience Classroom Teacher
Portland Christian Elementary School
09.2017 - Current
Education Specialist
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette
08.2013 - 09.2017
Classroom Teacher
Fowler Elementary School District
08.2005 - 12.2012
Master of Arts - Teaching
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Oregon State University