Erin Lee
Saskatoon
Summary
Dedicated educator with 3 years of experience teaching students aged 5 to 12. An extremely focused and diligent professional, who takes pride in all her endeavours. Passionate about three things: ensuring student success through evidence-based instructional strategies, growing the understanding of and fostering a classroom and school environment where every student feels a strong sense of belonging and safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 2 Teacher - On Probationary Contract
Princeton School
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved students' reading comprehension by implementing diverse literature selections and engaging activities.
- Boosted students' confidence in mathematics with hands-on, interactive lessons and real-world problem-solving tasks.
- Established a positive classroom environment by consistently enforcing clear expectations and promoting respect among peers.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, providing a well-rounded educational experience for students.
- Effectively programmed for 14 IPPs (Severe speech, receptive language delay, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and EAL).
- Supported a HSV (High Social Vulnerability) population.
- Supported a high First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and Inuit population.
Kindergarten Teacher - On Probationary Contract
Youngstown School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations.
- Effectively programmed for 3 IPPs (Severe speech, receptive language delay, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and ELL).
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Conducted EYE-TA and communicated the results to parents clearly and comprehensively.
Kindergarten Teacher
Norwood Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented division curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Effectively programmed for 4 IPPs (Mild and Moderate Cognitive Delays, Literacy, Learning Disability, Severe Physical or Medical Disability, Severe Emotional/Behavioural Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder).
- Created child-centred learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Collaborated with a full-time Educational Assistant.
- Supported a HSV (High Social Vulnerability) population.
- Supported a high First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and Inuit population.
- Communicated results of the EYE-TA with parents clearly and comprehensively.
Grade 1 Teacher
Norwood Elementary
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Recommended for a probationary contract on May 20th, 2021.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for Highest Level of Achievement (HLAT) tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Established and enforced rules of behaviour to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with a full-time classroom Educational Assistant.
- Supported a high at-promise population.
- Supported a high First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and Inuit population.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB12.2020
Skills
- Social Development Activities
- Play-Based Learning
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Detail-Oriented
- Superior verbal and Written Communication
- Leadership
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Self-motivated
- Ability to multitask
- Bilingual
- Competence with classroom technology
Professional Development
• Supporting Below Grade Level Readers (Grades 3-6) (Nov 2023)
• Harvard ManageMentor Suite of Online Leadership Modules (Nov 2022)
• Assessment Planning (Oct 2022)
• NVCI Training (May 2022)
• Design for Learning in the Early Years (April 2022)
• Teacher Contract Information Session (March 2022)
• Curricular Connections to Process Art and Makerspace Opportunities for Early Years Learners (March 2022)
• Curricular Connections to Developmentally Appropriate Carpet Time Activities for Early Years Learners (January 2022)
• Inquiry & Play Community of Practice (January 2022)
• Kindergarten Community of Practice (January 2022)
• Early Years Curricular Connections through Play (November 2021)
• Phonological Awareness for Emergent and Early Readers (October 2021)
• How to Create Welcoming, Inclusive, Safe, Healthy Schools and Classrooms (October 2021)
• FOIP for School Staff (May 2021)
• K-12 Numeracy (April 2021)
• More Than Meaning: Promoting the Building Blocks of Reading (March 2021)
References
Annette Hlavacek - Current Principal at Princeton School
annette.hlavacek@epsb.ca
(780) 278-9810
Kary Lavallee - Current Principal at Youngstown School
Kary.Lavallee@epsb.ca
(780) 489-4600
Maureen Matthews - Current Principal at Norwood Elementary
Maureen.Matthews@epsb.ca
(780) 477-1002
Rhonda Tollefson - Principal at Norwood Elementary (2020 - 2021)
Rhonda.Tollefson@epsb.ca
(780) 456-9482
Certification
- First-Aid certification
- Google Certified Educator Level 1
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certificate
Timeline
Grade 2 Teacher - On Probationary Contract
Princeton School
09.2023 - 03.2024
Kindergarten Teacher - On Probationary Contract
Youngstown School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Norwood Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2022
Grade 1 Teacher
Norwood Elementary
03.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Alberta
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