Lydia Darrah
Telford
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in secondary classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Cheltenham High School
01.2025 - Current
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Developed and delivered daily lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Monitored student progress, evaluated strengths and weaknesses, and assigned grades on student work.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Babysitter
01.2016 - 12.2024
- Communicated positively with children and guardians about daily behavior and development.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and social skills with peers.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being such as reading and puzzles.
Camp Counselor
Precision Athletic Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Coach
Precision Athletic Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and performance.
- Instructed individual and group classes to customize needs and emphasize proper technique and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2025
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Modern Teaching Methods
- Behavioral Modeling
- Student Advocacy
- Differentiated Instruction
- Literacy Development
- Classroom Management
- Certificate in Creative Writing
- Teacher Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Parent Communication
- Time management
- Activity Preparation
Timeline
Student Teacher
Cheltenham High School
01.2025 - Current
Camp Counselor
Precision Athletic Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
Coach
Precision Athletic Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
Babysitter
01.2016 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Education
Temple University
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