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Ilana Lybarger

South Portland

Summary

I am a dedicated educator with experience across multiple grade levels and diverse learning environments. Skilled in differentiated instruction and providing emotional support to help all students thrive. Passionate about student development beyond the classroom through extracurriculars and athletics that build teamwork and confidence. A committed and collaborative school community member, always willing to contribute time and energy to support students, staff, and school events.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher - Photography/Videography Elective Teacher (6th-8th grade)

Community Regional Charter School Dimensions
03.2025 - 06.2025

Kindergarten Facilitator

  • Designed and delivered lessons for the lowest academic pathway
  • Taught and assessed students in grades K–11
  • Managed daily instruction, behavior, and classroom organization as lead teacher
  • Used data to personalize instruction and support individual learning needs
  • Developed and implemented IEPs for students with special needs
  • Promoted learning through play and hands-on, engaging activities
  • Practiced consistent, positive behavior management
  • Built strong relationships with students and families to support well-being and growth
  • Communicated student progress to parents and administrators
  • Collaborated with staff to support school-wide goals and events

Elective: Photography & Videography

  • Taught an introductory media arts course to upper-level students
  • Developed lessons on photography, videography, and digital storytelling
  • Instructed in camera use, composition, lighting, and basic editing
  • Led projects including photo essays, short films, and stop-motion videos
  • Fostered creativity, collaboration, and media literacy
  • Provided feedback on technical and artistic skills in a supportive environment

Substitute

Cascade Brook School
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction
  • Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers
  • Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated
  • Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives

Sports Photographer /Sports Videographer

University of Maine Farmington: Athletic Department
08.2020 - 12.2024
  • Captured photos for social media content, showcasing events and team activities
  • Produced and edited videos for social media platforms
  • Edited photos and videos to ensure high-quality, engaging content
  • Managed live streaming of games and team meetings
  • Administered the social media pages for the UMF Throwing Team
  • Assisted the Social Media Director with content creation and strategy for UMF Athletics
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality

Classroom Assistant - Practicum Student - Student Teacher

Rumford Elementary School (RSU10), Cascade Brook School (RSU9)
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Graded homework, tests, and essays for students in grades K-11
  • Planned and delivered lessons independently and collaboratively with colleagues
  • Organized and maintained classroom environments
  • Served as the full-time lead teacher, overseeing daily instruction and student management
  • Volunteered as a Fit Girls coach at Cascade Brook Elementary
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments

Fitness Center Recreational Aid

USAG Brussels
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Assisted service members and gym patrons with the proper use of gym equipment
  • Operated the front desk, greeting guests and addressing inquiries
  • Helped customers sign up for gym memberships and provided the necessary information
  • Gave tours and taught new members how to use the equipment
  • Led gym tours and trained new members on equipment use, safety procedures, and facility layout
  • Oriented new members with equipment demos, safety guidance, and facility walkthrough
  • Provided onboarding support through gym tours and equipment instruction for new members
  • Acted as an event planner, organizing recreational and fitness-related activities
  • Maintained gym equipment and ensured all machines passed Army inspection standards
  • Monitored facility security by locking/unlocking doors, and windows, and activating security systems
  • Issued and received recreational equipment to authorized users while collecting and safeguarding fees
  • Conducted facility surveillance and reported unusual findings to supervisors
  • Prepared and explained recreational equipment usage to customers while monitoring for proper use
  • Created work orders for maintenance tasks beyond self-completion capabilities
  • Performed general housekeeping duties to maintain interior and exterior areas, ensuring readiness for use
  • Inventory and data input management
  • General maintenance of gym equipment and machines
  • Designed and coordinated the construction of a powerlifting studio
  • Processed payments from guests for coatroom services
  • Managed locker room inventory and supplies, replenishing as needed
  • Recorded and managed locker assignments and keys
  • Offered assistance to customers by rehanging unwanted clothing and finding requested sizes
  • Managed check-in and check-out process of items
  • Collected payments and issued locker room passes
  • Responded to guest requests for assistance, toiletries, and personal care items
  • Conducted locker room tours and provided information and directions
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish

Weight Room Monitor

University of Maine Farmington: Athletic Department
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Managed the front desk operations and customer inquiries
  • Assisted varsity and club sports athletes with the proper use of gym equipment
  • Maintained and inspected gym equipment, ensuring all machines were clean and operational
  • Performed general maintenance on gym equipment and machines to ensure functionality
  • Performed daily inspections, checking for adequate stock supplies and proper equipment functionality
  • Greeted customers and offered them assistance
  • Collaborated with management team, promoting efficient and effective coatroom operation
  • Promptly responded to all requests for assistance

Education

Bachelors of Education - K-8 General Education

University of Maine Farmington
Farmington, ME
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Brussels American School
Brussels Belgium
06-2020

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Studio Bailor
  • Google Suite
  • Canva
  • Magic School
  • Class Dojo
  • ReadWorks
  • Reach My Teach
  • Seesaw
  • Blokkit
  • Kahoot
  • Apple Classroom
  • Academic record keeping
  • Common core
  • Classroom organization
  • Lesson planning
  • Coaching
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Parent communication
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Curriculum planning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Emotional support
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Sportsmanship promotion
  • Project planning
  • Collaboration

Certification

  • Certified 020 General Education (K-8)

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher - Photography/Videography Elective Teacher (6th-8th grade)

Community Regional Charter School Dimensions
03.2025 - 06.2025

Substitute

Cascade Brook School
08.2024 - 12.2024

Weight Room Monitor

University of Maine Farmington: Athletic Department
08.2022 - 05.2024

Fitness Center Recreational Aid

USAG Brussels
07.2022 - 06.2024

Classroom Assistant - Practicum Student - Student Teacher

Rumford Elementary School (RSU10), Cascade Brook School (RSU9)
01.2022 - 12.2024

Sports Photographer /Sports Videographer

University of Maine Farmington: Athletic Department
08.2020 - 12.2024

Bachelors of Education - K-8 General Education

University of Maine Farmington

High School Diploma -

Brussels American School