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Lori Axelrod

Wynnewood,PA

Summary

Passionate educator with more than twenty five years teaching in both urban and suburban settings. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and creating confident learners through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experienced in developing engaging lesson plans for all types of learners.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reading Tutor

Self-employed
09.2004 - 05.2023
  • Work one-on-one with Pre K-6 grade students on reading comprehension, study skills, homework, writing skills, and test preparation.
  • Help students gain confidence by using positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assess students abilities, identify learning needs, and create individualized lesson plans.
  • Taught remotely utilizing zoom.

Essay Reader/Scholarship Committee

University Of Maryland
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Served on a scholarship fund committee and was responsible for reading essays.
  • Graded essays accordingly, identifying students eligible for the scholarship.
  • Attended committee meetings on zoom.

Volunteer/Committee Member

JAFCO, Friendship Circle, LMSD, And NCCECE
09.2003 - 09.2018
  • Utilized strong communication and organizational skills to help plan events and raise funds.
  • Maintained strong relationships with other members as well as community partners.
  • Solicited donations and helped raise over $20,000.
  • Attended meetings, worked independently as well as in group settings.

Pre-K Teacher

Noreen Cook Center For Early Childhood
09.1998 - 06.2002
  • Created relevant weekly lesson plans to meet the academic, social, physical and emotional needs of 20+ students of all abilities.
  • Maintained a calm, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment using a variety of learning methods including play-based strategies, positive reinforcement as well as hands on learning.
  • Worked closely with staff members, therapists, and administrators providing educational resources and feedback.
  • Assessed students progress and discussed at parent/teacher conferences twice a year.
  • Continued my professional development by attending conferences and training workshops.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Teacher

Park East Day School
09.1994 - 06.1998
  • Used a variety of instructional approaches and classroom activities to engage students and build a positive classroom community.
  • Created a curriculum to meet the needs of all students and their abilities.
  • Mentored student teachers with a focus on classroom management, lesson planning, and teaching strategies.
  • Evaluated individual progress for children and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Presented at training workshops within the school community.
  • Increased cultural awareness by incorporating books, food, music, and art from around the world.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Iona College
New Rochelle, NY

Bachelor of Science - Family Studies And Community Development

University of Maryland
College Park, MD

Skills

  • Inspiring love of learning
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficient with blackboard, zoom, google drive and other teaching software
  • Conversational in Spanish
  • Classroom management
  • Innovative teaching strategies
  • Creative movement specialist

Certification

PA private school certificate nursery and K

Timeline

Essay Reader/Scholarship Committee

University Of Maryland
05.2021 - 07.2022

Reading Tutor

Self-employed
09.2004 - 05.2023

Volunteer/Committee Member

JAFCO, Friendship Circle, LMSD, And NCCECE
09.2003 - 09.2018

Pre-K Teacher

Noreen Cook Center For Early Childhood
09.1998 - 06.2002

Pre-K and Kindergarten Teacher

Park East Day School
09.1994 - 06.1998

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Iona College

Bachelor of Science - Family Studies And Community Development

University of Maryland

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