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Erin Lawson

Childrens Education And Health & Wellness Professional
Marietta

Summary

Gentle Assistant Preschool Teacher experienced in cultivating healthy and welcoming learning environments. Effectively builds rapport with children, parents and educational providers to support seamless preschool functions while working with students to genuinely become their best selves. Genuine and patient with calming and pragmatic demeanor.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Contracted Supply Teacher

Contracted With West Side Elementary School
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Special Education Paraprofessional Supply Teacher

West Side Elementary
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific concepts or tasks, resulting in improved comprehension and performance.
  • Developed creative lesson plans tailored specifically for special education students within the classroom setting.
  • Coordinated closely with other educators to provide consistency in instructional approaches.
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behaviors, and IEP goals for effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the educational process.
  • Assessed student abilities through various formative measures leading towards appropriate goal-setting initiatives.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions focusing on targeted skill areas for increased mastery levels.
  • Assisted students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.

Substitute Pre-School Teacher

First Presbyterian Church Marietta
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Organized snack time.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Business Owner

Young Living
01.2021 - Current
  • Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Consult with clients to help them order the right products to achieve their health goals; connecting with people and presenting them with solutions and education.
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
  • Developed original social media content using Canva and independent sources.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of staff.
  • Planning and organizing launch parties and team events.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate requests.
  • Attended company training seminars; and attend weekly training seminars to become familiar with product lines.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Center For Early Education
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Assisted morning and afternoon carpool, ensuring all children were safely unloaded and loaded from their vehicles.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence. Including but not limited to "stop the bleed" and "active shooter" training.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.

Preschool Teaching Assistant

Center For Early Education
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Assisted morning and afternoon carpool. Ensuring all children were safely unloaded and loaded from their vehicles.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence. Including but not limited to "stop the bleed" and "active shooter" training.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.

Professional Nanny

Various
04.2007 - 12.2011
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Played games, played outside, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, cooked meals, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners, and personal hygiene.
  • Drove children to and from school, and extra curricular activities.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Marietta City Schools
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.

Education

High School Diploma -

American School
Woodstock, GA
08.2002 - 06.2006

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson plan creation & implementation
  • Parental interaction
  • De-escalation
  • Social and group settings

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Marietta City Schools
07.2024 - Current

Contracted Supply Teacher

Contracted With West Side Elementary School
10.2023 - 05.2024

Special Education Paraprofessional Supply Teacher

West Side Elementary
07.2023 - 09.2023

Substitute Pre-School Teacher

First Presbyterian Church Marietta
08.2022 - 05.2023

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Center For Early Education
08.2021 - 05.2022

Business Owner

Young Living
01.2021 - Current

Preschool Teaching Assistant

Center For Early Education
08.2017 - 05.2018

Professional Nanny

Various
04.2007 - 12.2011

High School Diploma -

American School
08.2002 - 06.2006

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