ELIZABETH CRAWFORD303 Depot Street Coal Grove, Ohio 45638 H: 740-442-7259 C: 606-615-8110 erbc08302014@gmail.com

SUMMARY

Talented Social Studies teacher passionate about making middle and high school experiences positive for all students. Works to improve school climate so that all students can learn course materials, as well as the social skills they need to thrive in all aspects of their lives.

HIGHLIGHTS

Valid and current teaching certification in Ohio Urban public school background Adept classroom manager Excellent time management Self motivated Fast learner Positive and encouraging

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Developed innovative instruction methods that became the standard for meeting Marshall University goals and objectives for student teaching.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

05/2015-Present Youth Services Supervisor Boyd County Public Library

Ashland, Kentucky

02/2015-05/2015 Science and Social Studies Tutor at Dawson-Bryant Local Schools

Coal Grove, Ohio

Assisted teachers throughout the day with students from grades six to eight. Pulled out students in groups to help prepare them for their end of the year examinations. Filled in as a substitute teacher as needed. Focused on helping the students who were behind to catch up due to missed days or incomplete

work. Worked as a second teacher in the classroom during project times and anytime needed.

08/2014-02/2015 Substitute teacher at Dawson-Bryant Local Schools

Coal Grove, Ohio

Substitute in various classrooms at the elementary, middle and high schools. Followed classroom teachers lesson plans. Helped students through the lessons as needed. Took notes throughout the course of the day for classroom teacher as an update while they

were out.

Microsoft Office and Outlook proficiency MAC and OS software proficiency SMART Board familiarity ELMO familiarity Standardize testing techniques Creative lesson planning

Established positive relationships with students, colleagues and administrators.

10/2012-12/2012 12th grade Government Students Teacher

Cabell-Midland High School, Ona, WV

Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations. Enforced both classroom and administration policies and rules at all times. Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators. Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking. Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help. Participated in regular training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and

developments in the field. Kept accurate records and information at all times. Integrated technology into the curriculum to develop students’ word processing and research

skills. Planned and conducted hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe,

question and investigate.

08/2012-10/2012 6th grade American History Student Teacher

Huntington Middle School, Huntington, WV

Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations. Met with parents and guardians to discuss students’ progress at least once while I was student

teaching. Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators. Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking. Kept accurate records of student performance, maintaining the confidentiality of student

records and information at all times. Coached students and reviewed test material in preparation for West Virginia state-wide

standardize tests. Integrated technology into the curriculum to develop students’ word processing and research

skills. Established and enforced rules for behavior among students. Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curriculum for special

education students according to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

WORK EXPEREINCE

05/2013-04/2015 Manager

Dunhams Sports, Ashland, KY

Focused in on weekly sales goals to boost current sales and beat our competitors. Paid close attention to associates customer service strategies and coached as needed. Developed a new way to process footwear received. Coached cashiers on ways to effectively ask customers about our rewards program to bring out

store percentage above 12%. Processed daily paperwork upon opening and closing of the store. Developed weekly schedules based on need and availability.

Comparatively shopped out competitors and reported back to higher management on suggestions for price changes and/or new products.

05/2010-08/2012 Teacher

Play To Learn Daycare, Columbus, OH

Developed a summer school age program to continue education. Focused in areas of weakness such as math, reading and writing. Assessed students’ monthly and reported progress to parents and administrators. Planned and executed educational field trips to the Columbus Zoo, COSI, and the public library. Monitored and supervised active indoor and outdoor play.

EDUCATION

2012 Bachelor of Arts Secondary Education

Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA

3.26 GPA

Member and Secretary of Kappa Delta Pi teaching sorority.

Member and Captain of the Marshall University Women’s Teach and Field team.

CUSA Commissioners All Academic Team Award (2009, 2010, 2011)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

2015 Young Women Lead Committee Member