Lillian Deutsch
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Dedicated emergent teacher skilled in collaborative teaching and culturally responsive methods, aimed at improving student performance and academic comprehension. Prioritizes social emotional learning to cultivate a consistent, safe, and inclusive classroom atmosphere and assist students in understanding their emotions. Experience in utilizing data driven analysis to create and implement differentiated lessons that support diverse educational needs. Demonstrates effective classroom management and strong communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Student Teacher
Marcy Open School
Minneapolis, Minnesota
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Used data-driven instruction by analyzing assessment results to tailor math, reading, and writing lessons and to improve student outcomes.
- Applied culturally responsive teaching practices to reflect and respect students’ diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners, including English language learners and students with varying academic needs.
- Led targeted intervention and small-group instruction to support struggling learners and reinforce key academic skills.
- Established consistent classroom management routines that minimized disruptions and maximized instructional time.
- Promoted social-emotional learning (SEL) through morning meetings and conflict-resolution strategies.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices.
- Built strong relationships with students and families in a Title I school community.
Youth Programs Camp Counselor
Erica Churchill
Minneapolis, Minnesota
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Co-led groups up to 16 campers, ensuring safety and engagement during all activities.
- Facilitated outdoor recreational activities, crafts, games, and educational lessons for children ages five to sixteen.
- Utilized city transportation to navigate groups of campers to various locations on and off UMN campus for a wide variety of pre-planned activities.
- Vigilantly monitored safety during high risk activities such as rock/tree climbing, swimming, and interacting with animals.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and effectively deescalated behavioral outbursts among campers to foster a positive environment and promote inclusion.
- Collaborated with staff to design engaging schedules for various age groups.
- Won awards for being exemplary staff.
Archives and Special Collections Student Worker
Elmer L Andersen Library
Minneapolis , MN
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Organized and processed rare archival materials donated to University of Minnesota.
- Created physical collections of archival materials and uploaded them into a research database.
- Interacted with researchers globally to assist in accessing archival resources.
- Monitored researcher activities to prevent damage, theft, and historic erasure of materials.
- Trained new student workers on library procedures and provided customer service skills instruction.
- Worked independently and alongside others to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines for the creation of archival collections.
Family Nanny
Jess and Mitch Hellemorissy
Saint Paul, Minnesota
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Cultivated enduring professional relationships with family, fostering trust and annual caretaking requests.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks aligned with dietary guidelines.
- Managed children's schedules, coordinating playdates and appointments effectively.
- Created an environment of trust with family and children under care.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to enhance intellectual and motor skills.
- Promoted positive behavior by redirecting children towards constructive actions to diffuse tensions.
- Participated in hands-on learning and recreational activities to encourage active engagement away from technology.
- Monitored children's overall well-being, including behavioral, physical, emotional, and mental development.
Teacher's Assistant
Open World Learning Middle School
Saint Paul, Minnesota
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted a classroom of middle school students through tailored instruction and support.
- Worked one-on-one with students requiring additional guidance and academic support.
- Demonstrated effective instructional techniques for upcoming tests and assignments.
- Adapted teaching methods and resources to accommodate diverse student needs and interests.
- Graded tests and provided constructive feedback on projects to enhance learning outcomes.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, and printed tests for student use.
- Established trust and connections as an emotionally available authority figure in the classroom both to the lead teacher and students.
- Promoted collaboration and fostered strong relationships within the classroom environment.
Student Election Judge
Ramsey County
Saint Paul, Minnesota
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted new voters with registration, informing them of rights and guiding through the voting process.
- Verified voter identification in compliance with state regulations and policies.
- Established a safe and secure environment for all voters.
- Distributed sample ballots and provided instructions for their use.
- Distributed notices regarding upcoming elections and nomination meetings.
- Collaborated with fellow election judges to review candidate and referendum campaign materials per regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2025
High School Diploma -
Open World Learning High School
St. Paul05-2021
Skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Positive workplace influence
- Relationship building
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Conflict resolution and deescalation strategies
- Interactive learning
- Instructional differentiation strategies
- Individualized support
- Attention to detail
- Dependable
- Oral communication
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
PENDING Elementary Education (K–6) License, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB), 2026
References
Rachel Herder
- Relationship: cooperating teacher during my time student teaching
- Phone: 612-715-1239
- Email: rachel.herder@mpls.k12.mn.us
Erica Churchill
- Relationship: employer for two summers during my time as a camp counselor
- Phone: 218-591-8210
- Email: churc208@umn.edu
Jana Lo Bello Miller
- Relationship: undergraduate and graduate professor
- Email: lobello@umn.edu
Giselle Caretto
- Relationship: graduate/Master's program supervisor
- Phone: 747-261-9201
- Email: caret012@umn.edu
Timeline
2nd Grade Student Teacher
Marcy Open School
09.2025 - 06.2026
Youth Programs Camp Counselor
Erica Churchill
06.2024 - 08.2025
Archives and Special Collections Student Worker
Elmer L Andersen Library
03.2023 - 05.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Open World Learning Middle School
09.2019 - 03.2020
Student Election Judge
Ramsey County
11.2018 - 11.2019
Family Nanny
Jess and Mitch Hellemorissy
05.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota
High School Diploma -
Open World Learning High School
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota