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Erin Long

Oxford

Summary

Dedicated Kindergarten Teacher at Thomas Edison Charter School, skilled in differentiated instruction and fostering parent-teacher communication. Successfully enhanced student engagement through interactive lessons and improved reading skills with phonics-based strategies. Known for building strong relationships with families and colleagues, creating a supportive environment for diverse learners.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Thomas Edison Charter School
08.2023 - Current

I currently work at an inner city school with underprivileged students. I have a lot of responsibilities which include:

  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • 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.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
  • Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.

Long Term Substititue Teacher-Library

Bancroft Elementary
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Intervention with grades kindergarten to fifth. (individual and small group)

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
07-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
12-2022

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Early childhood development
  • Behavior management
  • Strong work ethic and dependable
  • Collaborative and Team-oriented
  • Experience with diverse student populations

Certification

I currently have a Instructional Level 1 Grades PK-4: Minor in Special Education.

I will be graduating in June with a Masters in Special Education and sitting for my license this summer.

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Thomas Edison Charter School
08.2023 - Current

Long Term Substititue Teacher-Library

Bancroft Elementary
03.2023 - 06.2023

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

American College of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Erin Long