Lindsay Erwin
Portland,OR
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young students in play-based setting. Dedicated to supporting the emotional, social, and creative development of young children. Educated in the developmental stages of early childhood and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning and growth. Desire to complement and collaborate a play-based pedagogy with other enthusiastic educators!
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare provider
Private Nanny
10.2020 - Current
- Assist with Zoom kindergarten, homework help, daily routines. Provide support for day to day activities and household management.
Explorers Teacher
Childswork Learning Center
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Non-profit preschool afterschool program. Prepared lesson plans and art activities based on emergent and constructivist curriculum, using the theories of Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, and Loris Malaguzzi.
Preschool English Teacher
Schichida Preschool
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Small private preschool. Prepared daily lesson plans with supplementary learning activities. Worked with Korean co-teachers to plan curriculum and lessons. Completed report cards for each student, tracking progress, behavior and development.
English Teacher
EBS/Thomas English Afterschool English Program Tumbland Preschool
11.2009 - 03.2014
- Traveled to elementary schools around Busan teaching an afterschool program. Created lesson plans and activities based on ESL levels. Mainly 4 and 5 year olds as well as elementary grades 1-6, Provided entertaining curriculum to students with songs, educational games and activities
Senior Capstone Mentor/Teaching Assistant
Portland State University
09.2008 - 12.2008
- Mentored high school students during their senior-year project: a magazine for local teen girls, Created lesson plans, journal assignments, and facilitated discussion groups. Oversaw final project layout and publication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood: Inclusive Education
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Arts and Letters
Portland State University
Portland, OR03.2008
Skills
- Group leadership
- Lesson Plan Development
- Child Supervision
- Daily tasks and routine
Living And Teaching Abroad Experience
9 years in Busan, South Korea – Fall 2009/ Spring 2018
Awards
President’s List, Spring 2007 - Portland State University
Timeline
Childcare provider
Private Nanny
10.2020 - Current
Explorers Teacher
Childswork Learning Center
06.2018 - 04.2020
Preschool English Teacher
Schichida Preschool
03.2014 - 03.2018
English Teacher
EBS/Thomas English Afterschool English Program Tumbland Preschool
11.2009 - 03.2014
Senior Capstone Mentor/Teaching Assistant
Portland State University
09.2008 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood: Inclusive Education
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - Arts and Letters
Portland State University