TYLER LAWSON
Elk Grove Village,IL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Barrington High School, excelling in lesson planning and differentiated instruction. Adept at utilizing educational technology to enhance student engagement and assessment. Strong relationship builder, fostering a collaborative learning environment that promotes student success and personal growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
1
1
ESL Endorsement
Work History
English Tutor/English Teaching Assistant
Vernon Hills High School
Vernon Hills, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions to enhance language skills.
- Assisted students in understanding complex grammar concepts effectively.
- Provided constructive feedback on writing assignments for improvement.
14U Feeder Baseball Coach
Vernon Hills Community
Vernon Hills, IL
09.2021 - Current
- Led drills focusing on fundamental techniques and game strategies.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding player progress and schedules.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
High School Baseball Coach
Vernon Hills High School
Vernon Hills, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Designed practice plans that enhanced player skills and teamwork.
- Conducted individual coaching sessions to develop player techniques and strategies.
- Evaluated player performance through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
High School English Teacher
Barrington High School
Barrington, IL
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Taught 3 different preps, Frosh, Soph, and Juniors
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities
- Differentiated lessons for specific learning needs of all students.
- Continued my work as a member of the learning community
High School Basketball Coach
Barrington High School
Barrington, IL
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted in planning and executing training sessions for athletes' skill development.
- Collaborated with head coach to develop competitive strategies for game preparation.
High School Basketball Coach
Elk Grove High School
Elk Grove Village, IL
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Mentored student-athletes to promote sportsmanship and personal development.
- Organized game strategies to optimize team performance during competitions.
Summer School Teacher: Social Studies and English
District 211
Schaumburg, Illinois
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Taught Senior English College Prep and Social Studies Survey
- 2 Sessions
- 3 weeks each session, 4 days a week
- Assisted Students as they attempted to raise their grades and complete graduation requirements
High School Social Studies Teacher
Barrington High School
Barrington, IL
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Crafted and implemented engaging lesson plans in a freshmen World History classroom
- Participated in PLC meetings in the Global Studies Department
- Integrated technology such as schoology, google suite, notability, nearpod, flipgrid, etc.
- Differentiated lessons for specific learning needs of all students
- Adapted and modified quizzes for the curriculum shift from Regular, Honors, and AP to just regular or AP
- Continued fostering and developing relationships and growth of students from previous year's maternity coverage at the same school.
Maternity Leave Substitute (3 Consecutive Leaves) English
Barrington High School
Barrington, IL
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Implemented lesson plans in a freshmen English classroom
- Participated in PLC meetings in the English Department
- Integrated technology such as schoology, google suite, and notability
- Differentiated lessons for specific learning needs of students
- Adapted and modified quizzes for the Narrative, Reader workshop, and rhetorical analysis units
- Handled all grading duties on Infinite Campus
Daily Sub As Needed
Districts 113, 214, 220
, IL
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse K-12 student populations.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
Maternity Leave Substitute English
Elk Grove High School
Elk Grove Village, IL
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Implemented lesson plans in a freshmen English classroom
- Participated in PLC meetings in the English Department
- Integrated technology such as schoology, google suite, and notability
- Differentiated lessons for specific learning needs of students
- Adapted and modified quizzes for the To Kill a Mockingbird Unit
- Handled all grading duties on Infinite Campus
Student Teaching Civics, Pop Culture
Rock Bridge High School
Columbia, MO
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Collaborated and planned independently student-centered lessons, created engaged-student learning environments utilizing cooperative group activities
- Created formative and summative assessments, graded assignments, maintained discipline, built relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
- Attended professional development seminars: How to Teach with Intention, Grading Practices, Rubrics
- Participated and contributed fully in Professional Learning Team by calibrating rubrics, comparing/analyzing assessment strategies, deliberating proactive approaches to anticipated student needs
- Adapted lessons and assessments for specific learning needs such as IEP, ELL, 504
- Integrated technology such as Google Classroom, Schoology, Google Suite
Field Experience Teaching: Civics
Rock Bridge High School
Columbia, MO
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Voluntarily participated in Early Start Field Opportunity, begun before semester start
- Planned and Implemented lessons, graded papers and exams
- Team-taught combination Civics/English with two other teachers, alternately leading/supporting within daily lessons
Field Experience Teaching: Civics, AP U.S. History
Battle High School
Columbia, MO
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Built relationships with students
- Supported instruction using proximity, student conferencing, taught study strategies
- Created and implemented original simulation lesson independently
- Observed and noted instructional strategies and classroom management strategies of cooperating teacher
Field Experience Teaching: Civics
Rock Bridge High School
Columbia, MO
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Observed and noted teacher instruction as well as nature of assignments/ lessons.
- Provided instructional support for students during activities and group work.
Baseball Scholarship Athlete
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
08.2014 - 06.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education: Secondary Social Studies (9-12)
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Secondary Education
Carthage College
Kenosha, WISkills
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Educational technology
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Stakeholder communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Creating teaching materials
References
- Steve McWilliams, 847-842-3489, smcwilliams@barrington220.org, Principal/Supervisor, Barrington High School, Barrington, IL
- Rachel Pinnow, 573-882-8465, pinnowr@missouri.edu, Professor and Mentor, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
- Mitch Beck, 847-727-1511, mbeck@barrington220.org, Direct Supervisor, English Department Chair, Barrington, IL
Certification
I am licensed to teach social studies grades 6-12, AP included. I am also endorsed in Senior English grades 9-12. I have professional development experience in AP Seminar and AP Research. I am currently finishing my coursework for obtaining my ESL endorsement. That will be done in December.
Volunteer Experience
- Tutor: Content Areas and Executive Function, Smithton Middle School, Columbia, MO, 01/01/17, 12/31/17
- Autism Advocates of Mizzou, Student Organization, Great Circle, Columbia, MO, 03/01/17, 11/30/17, Collaborated with student organization creating and implementing team building activities with children ranging in age from elementary to adult, Interacted closely playing games, eating meals, and talking with students of the behavioral health support community
Honors Recognitions
- Distinguished Preservice Teacher of the Semester, Fall 2018, Recognized for professionalism, collaboration, and overall contribution to classroom and school community
- Dean's List, University of Missouri College of Education, Fall 2018
Timeline
English Tutor/English Teaching Assistant
Vernon Hills High School
08.2024 - Current
Summer School Teacher: Social Studies and English
District 211
06.2022 - 07.2022
High School English Teacher
Barrington High School
01.2022 - 06.2024
High School Basketball Coach
Barrington High School
01.2022 - 02.2024
14U Feeder Baseball Coach
Vernon Hills Community
09.2021 - Current
High School Social Studies Teacher
Barrington High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
High School Baseball Coach
Vernon Hills High School
01.2021 - Current
Maternity Leave Substitute (3 Consecutive Leaves) English
Barrington High School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Maternity Leave Substitute English
Elk Grove High School
01.2020 - 03.2020
High School Basketball Coach
Elk Grove High School
11.2019 - 12.2022
Daily Sub As Needed
Districts 113, 214, 220
09.2019 - 06.2020
Student Teaching Civics, Pop Culture
Rock Bridge High School
01.2019 - 05.2019
Field Experience Teaching: Civics
Rock Bridge High School
08.2018 - 12.2018
Field Experience Teaching: Civics, AP U.S. History
Battle High School
02.2018 - 05.2018
Field Experience Teaching: Civics
Rock Bridge High School
08.2017 - 12.2017
Baseball Scholarship Athlete
Carthage College
08.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Education: Secondary Social Studies (9-12)
University of Missouri
Some College (No Degree) - Secondary Education
Carthage College