Lucy Chitwood
St Louis,MO
Summary
Passionate and life-longer learner eager to apply diverse experiences, classroom management strategies and creative curriculum to the classroom. Excited to create and implement curriculum that is student-focused, engaging and supportive of diverse learning needs. As well as cultivating a classroom climate focused on the social-emotional needs of students through empathy and conflict resolution.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Interventionist Teacher Assistant
Ladue School District
08.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction to students of all learning levels including Tier 1, 2, 3 and ESOL students
- Substituted and managed classrooms of all grade levels as needs arose.
- Utilized assessment data to create cohorts based on students needs
- Collaborated with peers to implement a team-teaching approach for grade-level math goals
Lead Preschool Teacher
Cornerstone Early Elementary Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Educated 20 students in foundational learning concepts in addition to emotional and social tools to foster positive behavior.
- Implemented classroom management strategies including student-focused communication, token systems and curricular movement breaks
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Communicated with parents, teachers, and administrators about students progress
Student Teaching
Kirksville,MO
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices to implement within the classroom.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Designed lessons for 22 students using various teaching methods and modes of instruction.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Substitute Teacher
Kirksville School District
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Lead Art Teacher
LEAD Promising Youth
05.2017 - 07.2021
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Organized and facilitated academic learning during COVID summer of 2020 via Zoom.
- Mentored students of all ages academically and socio-emotionally.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Truman State University
Kirksville,MO05.2021
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Classroom Management
- Microsoft
Certification
Certified Missouri Elementary Educator (1-6), Spring 2022
Certified Missouri Early Elementary Educator (Birth-3), In Progress
Timeline
Math Interventionist Teacher Assistant
Ladue School District
08.2023 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Cornerstone Early Elementary Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
Student Teaching
Kirksville,MO
01.2022 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
Kirksville School District
09.2021 - 05.2022
Lead Art Teacher
LEAD Promising Youth
05.2017 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Truman State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Truman State University
Certified Missouri Elementary Educator (1-6), Spring 2022
Certified Missouri Early Elementary Educator (Birth-3), In Progress
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