Erin Pruitt
Pleasant Garden,NC
Summary
Accomplished teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development through engaging and intentional leadership skill lessons.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Asheboro City Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Elementary School Teacher
Alamance Burlington School System
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- 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.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Lighthouse coordinator of a Leader In Me school.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Teacher
Faith Christian Academy
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students.
- Improved student's analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Encouraged students with special academic interests to fully pursue those subjects.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
- Taught daily classes in algebra and honors algebra to prep school students.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Full-Time Student
Student
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Student Practicum completed at Vandalia Christian School 2nd grade
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education in Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA2017
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC05.2015
Skills
- Strong instructional skills
- Cultivating cultural awareness and belonging
- Data driven lesson planning
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Solution and detail oriented
- Strong collaborative skills
- Student-Centered learning
- Resiliency and persistence
- Engaged social/emotional skills
- Instructional best practices
- Differentiated Instruction
- Cultivating leadership in students and teachers
Affiliations
Phi Theta Kappa - Member
Additional Information
- CDL-B Licensed with Bus and Passenger endorsements
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Asheboro City Schools
08.2022 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Alamance Burlington School System
08.2018 - 06.2022
Teacher
Faith Christian Academy
08.2017 - 06.2018
Full-Time Student
Student
08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education in Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Randolph Community College
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