Lillian Stirk
Pottstown,PA
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Conestoga Valley School District, adept in curriculum planning and student engagement. Excelled in creating immersive learning environments and fostering critical thinking, demonstrating a blend of instructional strategies and emotional support. Skilled in assessment administration, ensuring tailored educational experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Conestoga Valley School District
Lancaster, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies.
- Implemented assessment tools to identify academic gaps or needs among students.
- Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.
- Prepared teaching materials and visual aids to support lesson objectives.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards for grade X subjects.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing open-ended questions during lessons.
Camp Counselor
YWCA
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
- Facilitated daily activities, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for campers of diverse backgrounds.
- Promoted team building exercises such as scavenger hunts.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Documented camp activities and progress of campers for administrative records and communication with parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05-2025
Skills
- Activity preparation
- Assessment administration
- Instructional strategies
- Student engagement
- Curriculum planning
- Student needs assessment
Timeline
Student Teacher
Conestoga Valley School District
08.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
YWCA
06.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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