Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Internships
Volunteer work
Certification
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Lydia Mcilwain

Kittanning

Summary

Pursued a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. Skilled in classroom management and applied behavior analysis, with hands-on experience working with students with special needs. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, and enhancing educational outcomes for all children.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Marion Center Area School District
Marion Center
08.2025 - Current
  • Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress and development.
  • Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
  • Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Created a supportive classroom environment fostering inclusion and respect among students.

Coach

River Valley School
08.2024 - Current
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
  • Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
  • Improved team cohesion by organizing regular bonding activities and fostering a supportive environment.
  • Collaborated with school officials to ensure student-athletes' academic and athletic commitments were balanced effectively.

Server

Crouse's Cafe/Cannella Cafe
12.2021 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA
05-2025

Skills

  • Experience Working With Students
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Special Education
  • Classroom Management
  • Experience with Children in a Preschool Setting
  • Teaching students with different skill sets and needs
  • Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) by modifying behaviors by focusing on the interaction between behaviors and the environment
  • Adaptable and flexible

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of teachers in the Code of Heart Training.
  • Collaborated with team of teachers in the development of the grade curriculums and district wide meetings.

Internships

Pre Student Teaching- 20 Hours

  • Morrell Neighborhood School (Preschool)
  • River Valley School District (Middle/High School Special Education)

Pre Student Teaching- 60 Hours

  • Purchase Line Elementary School (4th Grade General Education)

Pre Student Teaching- 240 Hours

  • Greater Johnstown Elementary School (Second Grade Life Skills)

Full Time Student Teaching- 300 Hours

  • Kiski Area East Primary Elementary School (3rd Grade General Education)
  • Indiana Sr. High School (High School Special Education)

Volunteer work

Kiski Area East Primary Elementary School

  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.

River Valley School District

  • Supported engaging sports activities for students and players in many different areas.

West Shamokin High School

  • Collaborated with different teachers with student interest in mind when actively running a play school.

Purchase Line Elementary School

  • Boosted student learning by providing extra time spent outside of required hours focusing on incorporating skills and lessons.

Indiana Sr. High School

  • Fostered sense of community, organizing neighborhood gatherings in Mack Park collaborating with others by cleaning and preparing the area for the new season.

Certification

Early Childhood Education Pre-K-4 and Special Education Pre-K-12

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Marion Center Area School District
08.2025 - Current

Coach

River Valley School
08.2024 - Current

Server

Crouse's Cafe/Cannella Cafe
12.2021 - Current

Bachelor's degree - Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

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