Madison Ehrgott
Yardley,Pennsylvania
Summary
I'm an engaging educator committed to preparing students to flourish. I present academic knowledge through diverse instructional strategies, and I display an enthusiastic disposition that energizes students. I implement Mindfulness within daily practices to help students identify their emotions and promote self regulatory skills. I am comfortable meeting deadlines that are set for me. I would characterize myself as a punctual individual that's collaborative, and leaves a positive impression on my students and school community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Bristol Township School District
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for an ideal learning environment.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
- Promoted social and emotional learning by creating social activities and clubs.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
English Teacher
English Camp Company
05.2019 - 08.2019
- I taught through an English Language Immersion Program in Austrian and Italian villages.
- I had to work collaboratively with colleagues who came from native English speaking countries around the world.
- Teaching to ESL students required animated hand gestures, exaggerated facial expressions and inflection of the voice at slower speeds. There was an emphasis on eliminating the schwa sounds of my local dialect.
- I displayed continuous professionalism as I was often the first American that parents or students had met.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in the classroom.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Early Grades PreK-4 & Special Education PreK-8
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Pennsbury High School
Fairless Hills, PA06.2018
Skills
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Strong Work Ethic, Punctual and Dependable
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- School Community Relations
- Parent Communication
- Play-Based Learning
Accomplishments
- I graduated Pennsbury High School as a member of the National Honors Society.
- I graduated West Chester University of Pennsylvania with Summa Cum Laude Honors.
- Member of a Code Blue cardiac arrest team. It focused on all members knowing how to administer CPR, apply pads from an AED, document a log for first responders or monitor a crowd until help arrives.
Certification
CPR Certification 2016-2020,2023-2024
Lifeguard Certification 2016-2020
Early Grades PreK-4 Teaching Certification
Special Education PreK-8 Teaching Certification
School Involvement
- Reading Olympics Coach since January 2022.
- One of two representatives for 70 employees entrusted to advocate on their behalf, areas of need throughout the faculty to Administrators.
- The Book Fair Chair on the PTO, for the semiannual Scholastic Book Fair. In charge of organizing Book Fairs up to a year in advance. I also orchestrate the arrival of materials, confirm the pick up days, place 3 restock orders during the event, and maintain active communication with a Scholastic Representative throughout the year.
- One of two faculty members in charge of overseeing bus transportation. The focus is maintaining student's safety from the bus stop to the school building before and after school hours.
- I would work High School Football games as a Ticket Scanner.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Bristol Township School District
08.2022 - Current
English Teacher
English Camp Company
05.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Early Grades PreK-4 & Special Education PreK-8
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Pennsbury High School