Lydia Coltrane
Mobile,Alabama
Summary
Compassionate and eager graduate student with skills in communicating with diverse populations of all ages. Skilled at working with children and adults in educational settings to promote healthy lifestyles, basic skills, and academic progression. Also skilled with technology, organizational skills, clerical work, and event planning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
St Paul's Episcopal School
09.2024 - Current
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Implemented creative and effective activities with little to no prior planning: Quick problem-solving
After-School Teacher
St Paul's Episcopal School
09.2020 - Current
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Organized and supervised games, crafts, and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
Intern/ Family Network Coordinator
Gulf Coast Family Center
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Taught Positive Parenting course to parents primarily referred by DHR or court-mandated.
- Provided weekly informational presentations to new mothers at USA Women and Children's Hospital through the Healthy Start program (focus on Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention).
- Became proficient in technology including Microsoft products (excel), Zoom, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.
- Answered calls from community members seeking resources, greeted clients for appointments, welcomed new and returning clients into the office each day.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Psychology
The University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.2024
Skills
Teaching Diverse Learners (children & adults)
Professional Communication
Organization
Teamwork/ Collaboration
Social Media/Technology
Costumer Service
Awards
- Mortar Board honor society (2023)
- Dean's list at the University of South Alabama (2022)
- President's list at the University of South Alabama (2020-2024)
Extracurricular Activities
- Senator for the College of Arts and Sciences (Student Government Association at The University of South Alabama) (2022-2024)
- Sally Steadman Azalea Chapter of Mortar Board (2023-2024)
- Beta Theta Chapter of Chi Omega, Executive board- Standards/Personnel Chair (2023), Director of Campus Involvement (2021)
- PASSAGE: Preparing All Students Socially and Academically for Gainful Employment Mentor (2022-2023)
- Mentor Collective Program (2021-2023)
- Dance Without Limits Volunteer
- Mobile SPCA Volunteer
- Make A Wish Alabama Volunteer
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
St Paul's Episcopal School
09.2024 - Current
Intern/ Family Network Coordinator
Gulf Coast Family Center
08.2023 - 03.2024
After-School Teacher
St Paul's Episcopal School
09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Psychology
The University of South Alabama
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