Erin Shumaker
Ridgeley,United States
Summary
Dedicated Educator with experience in the classroom and in a homeschool setting. Skilled at providing differentiated instruction with proven experience teaching homeschool for students across broad spectrum of ages and aptitudes. Maintains awareness of teaching and learning trends and challenges and nurtures young learners to top performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Educator
Self Employed
Ridgeley, WV
09.2010 - Current
- Managed simultaneous needs of 3 children with organized schedules.
- Planned hands-on activities such as experiments, simulations, projects, and presentations to engage students in the learning process.
- Organized field trips to local museums or libraries for further exploration of subject matter.
- Implemented assistive technologies for struggling learners.
- Developed lesson plans based on student strengths and weaknesses.
- Implemented strategies to incorporate movement and exercise for children's' well-being.
- Provided guidance to students in making educational decisions.
- Observed students for specific learning styles and planned activities to maximize learning.
- Offered children rich and diverse learning opportunities through traditional and digital-based education as well as field trips, group gatherings and special events.
- Delivered effective education based on sound principles and clear objectives.
- Assessed student progress through regular testing and observation.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Supported digital online delivery of lessons and materials in home-based environment.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons when appropriate.
- Created stimulating activities to reinforce the instruction of core curriculum topics such as math, science and language arts.
Elementary Teacher, Grades K-1
Washington County Public Schools Education
Hagerstown, MD
08.2001 - 06.2008
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Established positive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Integrated technology into the classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to curriculum changes.
Education
Master of Science - Education- Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN03-2009
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Technology
- Student Support
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Special Needs Students
- Audio-Visual Aids
- Student-Centered Learning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Homeschool Educator
Self Employed
09.2010 - Current
Elementary Teacher, Grades K-1
Washington County Public Schools Education
08.2001 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Education- Reading And Literacy
Walden University
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