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Lindsay Weinstein

BALTIMORE,MD

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at HCPSS, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Expert in differentiated instruction, fostering critical thinking, and enhancing student engagement. Committed to creating a supportive environment that promotes curiosity and collaboration, ensuring all students thrive academically and socially.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Teacher

HCPSS
08.2021 - Current

2021-2022: 4th Grade Teacher - Elkridge Elementary School; Rising 4th Grade Summer School

2022-2023: 4th Grade Teacher - Elkridge Elementary School; Rising 4th Grade ESY

2023-2024: 5th Grade Teacher - Elkridge Elementary School; Rising 5th Grade Summer School

2024-2025: 5th Grade Teacher - Waterloo Elementary School


  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.

Student Aide

Center for Young Children
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.

Education

Master's of Education - Elementary Curriculum And Instruction

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
05-2021

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Relationship building
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Empathy and patience
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Classroom management
  • Growth mindset
  • Critical thinking
  • Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Lesson planning

Certification

Maryland Educator Certificate - Elementary Education 1-6

Program Experience

  • Being a Writer
  • CCSS (Common Core State Standards)
  • Into Reading
  • Maryland College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics
  • NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards)
  • PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
  • SBIR (Standards Based Instruction and Reporting)
  • SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)
  • The College, Career, and Civic Life [C3] Framework for Social Studies State Standards

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

HCPSS
08.2021 - Current

Student Aide

Center for Young Children
08.2019 - 05.2020

Master's of Education - Elementary Curriculum And Instruction

University of Maryland, College Park