Lydia Gaston
Chester,SC
Summary
Educator committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment for students. Experience in developing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and implementing effective teaching strategies. Known for strong collaboration with peers and adaptability to meet changing classroom needs while maintaining focus on student outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher, 5th Grade
Chester Park Center of Literacy Through Technology
01.2024 - Current
- Planned and executed standard-based lessons where students utilized coins to create line plots and solve multi-step fraction problems.
- Supported lead teacher in daily tasks such as attendance records, test administration, and behavioral enforcement.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts, and in-depth subject matter.
- Developed personalized learning strategies to cater to the diverse learning needs of students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and improve teaching skills.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
Student Teacher, 3rd Grade
Chester Park Center of Literacy Through Technology
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with classroom teachers to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Created a hands-on, standard-based math lesson, in which students utilized Skittles to model different ways to solve multiplication facts and answered higher-level thinking questions based on models and how they could change.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Childcare Teacher
Richburg Child Development Center
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering mutual trust and respect that contributed to student success.
- Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Implemented hands-on learning experiences to reinforce key concepts and improve student retention rates.
- Improved literacy skills among students by incorporating engaging reading materials and targeted writing exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina
Columbia05-2025
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Student Teacher, 3rd Grade
Chester Park Center of Literacy Through Technology
09.2024 - 12.2024
Student Teacher, 5th Grade
Chester Park Center of Literacy Through Technology
01.2024 - Current
Childcare Teacher
Richburg Child Development Center
04.2022 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina
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