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
2023.08 - 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
2022.11 - 2023.07
- 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
2019.11 - 2022.11
- 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
2018.08 - 2019.11
Lead Teacher
Grandcrossing Kidcare
2016.04 - 2018.08
- 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
2014.06 - 2016.01
- 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
2013.08 - 2014.05
- 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
2004.09 - 2013.07
- 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
1999.09 - 2004.08
- 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, Illinois05.1999
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
2023.08 - Current
Lead Teacher
Family Focus
2022.11 - 2023.07
Master Teacher
Children's Home and Aids
2019.11 - 2022.11
Master Teacher
YMCA of Metro Chicago
2018.08 - 2019.11
Lead Teacher
Grandcrossing Kidcare
2016.04 - 2018.08
Lead Teacher ( Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten)
Lakefront Children's Academy
2014.06 - 2016.01
Education Coordinator
Jelly Bean Learning Centers
2013.08 - 2014.05
Co-Teacher/ Mentor
Creative Mansion Children's Academy
2004.09 - 2013.07
HeadStart Teacher
Ounce of Prevention Fund
1999.09 - 2004.08
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
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