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Lisa Crawford

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Expert in Early Childhood Education. Eager to bridge the gap between a structured curriculum and quality education using a variety of general education experiences coupled with more than 25 years of working within Early Childhood Education. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher (Pre-K 4)

Learn Charter School
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Lead Teacher

Family Focus
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.

Master Teacher

Children's Home and Aids
11.2019 - 11.2022
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom, ensuring that all students could access the curriculum effectively.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.

Master Teacher

YMCA of Metro Chicago
08.2018 - 11.2019

Lead Teacher

Grandcrossing Kidcare
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for the safety of the children and classroom safety
  • Responsible for lesson planning and Individualization for students
  • Responsible for informal as well as formal conferences with parent(s)
  • Responsible for management of the classroom
  • Responsible for assessing student's development in all the developmental domains
  • Responsible for preparing students for Kindergarten Readiness
  • Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategy Gold
  • Responsible for partnering with parent(s)
  • Maintained Educational Folders
  • Conduct Daily Health Checks
  • Bulletin Boards.

Lead Teacher ( Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten)

Lakefront Children's Academy
06.2014 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for the safety of the children as well environmental safety
  • Responsible for lesson planning and Individualization for the students
  • Responsible for informal as well as formal conferences with parent(s)
  • Responsible for classroom management
  • Responsible for assessing the student's development in all the developmental domains
  • Responsible for preparing students for Kindergarten readiness
  • Responsible for implementing a theme based curriculum, science curriculum and ABecka Curriculum.

Education Coordinator

Jelly Bean Learning Centers
08.2013 - 05.2014
  • Coordinated age appropriate activities amongst three schools
  • Developed lesson plans for infants through kindergarten
  • Supported teachers within the classroom environment
  • Modeled appropriate developmental practices for teachers
  • Assisted teachers in developing Individual child plans
  • Developed and checked children portfolios
  • Staff Trainings and Professional Development Workshops.

Co-Teacher/ Mentor

Creative Mansion Children's Academy
09.2004 - 07.2013
  • Director designee
  • Implementation of the Creative Curriculum and ABeka Curriculum
  • Developed weekly lesson plans
  • Teacher/ Parent Conferences
  • Assessments and Observations
  • Developed Child Portfolios
  • Mentored Staff
  • Prepared Classroom Bulletin Boards.

HeadStart Teacher

Ounce of Prevention Fund
09.1999 - 08.2004
  • Lead Teacher
  • Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies
  • Develop weekly lesson plans
  • Assessments and Observations
  • Completed Home Visits
  • Developed IFSP
  • Parent/ Teacher Conferences
  • Maintained Educational Folders.

Education

ECE Credential Level 5 -

Gateways
04.2018

B.A. Early Childhood Education -

Chicago State University
Chicago, Illinois
05.1999

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suites & Internet Savvy
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Behavior Management
  • Motivating students

Professional Development

  • Illinois Action for Children (Environmental Rating Scales) 2012
  • Children's Museum (Project Approach) August 2010

Certification

ELS ( Educators License with Stipulations)

Early Childhood Education (Self Contained General Education)

Birth Thru 2nd Grade

Issued April 7, 2023

Timeline

Teacher (Pre-K 4)

Learn Charter School
08.2023 - Current

Lead Teacher

Family Focus
11.2022 - 07.2023

Master Teacher

Children's Home and Aids
11.2019 - 11.2022

Master Teacher

YMCA of Metro Chicago
08.2018 - 11.2019

Lead Teacher

Grandcrossing Kidcare
04.2016 - 08.2018

Lead Teacher ( Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten)

Lakefront Children's Academy
06.2014 - 01.2016

Education Coordinator

Jelly Bean Learning Centers
08.2013 - 05.2014

Co-Teacher/ Mentor

Creative Mansion Children's Academy
09.2004 - 07.2013

HeadStart Teacher

Ounce of Prevention Fund
09.1999 - 08.2004

ECE Credential Level 5 -

Gateways

B.A. Early Childhood Education -

Chicago State University

ELS ( Educators License with Stipulations)

Early Childhood Education (Self Contained General Education)

Birth Thru 2nd Grade

Issued April 7, 2023

Lisa Crawford