Erin Marie Engelhard

742 W. Addison, Chicago, IL 60613

(847) 894-6050
erinengelhard2882@gmail.com
Undergrad Electronic Portfolio Available at:
http://eengelhard.weebly.com/
M.Ed. Electronic Portfolio Available at:
https://www.taskstream.com/ts/engelhard2/ErinEngelhardsMEdPortfolio
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To establish a classroom that promotes curiosity and inquisitiveness, appreciation for
diversity, service for others, and a love of learning, while meeting the needs and learning
styles of every student.

EDUCATION

Loyola University Chicago Chicago, Illinois

M.Ed., Cultural and Educational Policy May 2017
-GPA: 3.96/4.0

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois

B.S., Early Childhood Education May 2012
-Professional GPA: 3.84/4.0

Certification
04 Early Childhood Teaching (Initial level) May 2012
- Concentration: Psychology
- Approvals: Special Education
- Additional Certificates: English as a Second Language January 2015

NCLB Highly Qualified Subject Areas

ISBE TSR Subject: Elementary Self-Contained (K-3 only)
- Federal Group: Elementary Self-Contained
- Highly Qualified Method: Passed IL ICTS content exam
- Submitted by: ISBE

ISBE TSR Subject: English as a Second Language

- Federal Group: Reading and Language Arts
- Highly Qualified Method: Passed IL ICTS content exam
- Submitted by: ISBE
Tests Taken
- (096) Basic Skills Exam: 293/300
- (101) APT- Early Childhood: 283/300
- (107) Early Childhood: 273/300

EXPERIENCE
Old St. Marys School Chicago, Illinois
Kindergarten Teacher August 2015-Present
Responsibilities include: Developing enjoyable and educational lessons in several subject
areas (Math, Science, Religion, Phonics, etc.), integrating technology into the classroom
through use of iPads and a Touch-It board, assessing and meeting developmental needs of
students, meeting and conversing with parents (informally and during conferences),
implementation of age appropriate curriculum, mediating conflict, encouraging students
positive self-image and offering emotional support, providing assistance for a number of
administrative tasks, working cooperatively with a co-teacher, and hosting events outside
of standard school hours.
Trinity Church Nursery School Wilmette, Illinois
Assistant Preschool Teacher/Spanish Teacher August 2013-June 2015
Responsibilities included: Developing engaging early childhood lessons in English and
Spanish, assessing and meeting developmental needs of students, meeting and conversing
with parents, assisting lead teachers with the implementation of early age curriculum,
maintaining a safe, engaging, and clean environment for students, encouraging students
positive self-image and offering emotional support, providing assistance for a number of
administrative tasks, and hosting events outside of standard school hours.

Dr. Howard Elementary School Champaign, Illinois

Student Teacher 3rd Grade January 2012-May 2012
Responsibilities included: Developing diverse, engaging, and developmentally
appropriate lessons for third grade students in the subjects of Math (using ideas from the
Everyday Math curriculum), Social Studies, Science, Writing, Reading, and Spelling
(using ideas from Words Their Way and Wordly Wise curriculums); using whole group,
individual, small group, and teacher modeling approaches for instruction; incorporating
technology into the classroom through the use of websites and the SMARTBoard; and
scaffolding instruction to work off of pre-existing knowledge/skills.

University Primary School Champaign, Illinois

Student Teacher Preschool August 2011-December 2011
Responsibilities included: Upholding the ideals of the Reggio Emilia and Project
Approach methods, assessing student performance and home environments through the
use of Special Education tools such as a Family Routines interview, Environmental
Assessments, and the AEPS (criterion-referenced tool) assessment; creating
developmentally appropriate lesson plans on habitats, metamorphosis, and local animals
which encouraged social, intellectual, and academic growth; showcasing student work to
foster a sense of belonging, beauty, and pride in the classroom; and encouraging curiosity
and an early love for learning.

Leal Elementary School Urbana, Illinois

Student Teacher Kindergarten January 2011-May 2011
Responsibilities included: Practicing time management with regards to lessons and
attention spans, compiling observations on each student in order to view them as
multifaceted people, understanding and implementing IEPs (individualized education
plans) for students who had them, and becoming more comfortable teaching in front of a
group.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
McGaw YMCA, Camp Echo Fremont, Michigan
Teen/Trip Staff May 2014 August 2014
Counselor Summer 2006-2009
Responsibilities included: Leading high school children on adventure trips in the back
country, obtaining certification as a Wilderness First Responder, creating meal plans and
curriculum plans for campers, mediating conflicts between individuals with different
goals and values, leading small and large groups of campers and co-staff, managing
groups of 12 preteen children for nearly 24 hours a day over separate two-week periods,
 working with a variety of tools in order to do simple to moderate cabin repairs, and
building a large portion of a single story building.

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Denver, Colorado

Corps Member October 2012-July 2013
Responsibilities included: Completing external and internal painting projects in a low-
income housing development, doing various construction tasks (such as hanging
insulation, sanding interior walls, staining cabinets, etc.), removing an invasive tree
species at an overnight campsite for children, teaching lessons about insects and other
natural topics to children aged 6-12, filling food and household item requests as well as
sorting clothing donations at a food and clothing bank, recruiting high school and
college-aged people for the AmeriCorps program, compiling and editing a detailed
portfolio for each project round, sorting and shipping medical supplies to countries in
need, and teaching other team members about service learning.

Honors
Congressional Award Denver, Colorado
Summer 2013, for showing initiative, service and achievement. To obtain this award I
set and met goals in four areas: Voluntary public service, physical fitness, personal
development, and exploration.

Presidents Volunteer Service Award Denver, Colorado

Summer 2013, for completing 1700 hours of volunteer service in a 12-month period.

Presidential Challenge Bronze Award Denver, Colorado

Summer 2013, for completing over 100 hours of physical fitness.

Study Abroad Scholarship Urbana-Champaign, Illinois

University of Illinois, College of Education
Spring 2012

Philanthropy
Lakeview Food Pantry Summer 2016 Present
- Over 65 hours of service have been completed to-date in positions such as pantry set-
up, food distribution, truck delivery and pick-up, and more.

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Oct. 2012 June 2013
- Over 80 hours of service were completed in locations that include but are not limited to:
- Denver Childrens Museum
- Seuss On the Loose (5k race)
- Project-44.org (Organic Garden)
- Food bank of the Rockies
References More Available Upon Request
Mrs. Jeannie Schoolmeester
o Vice Principal (Current Supervisor)
o Old St. Marys School
o (312) 386-1560
o jschoolmeester@osmschool.com

Mr. Noah Sobe

o Professor, Cultural and Educational Policy Studies (Current Academic Advisor)
o Loyola University Chicago
o (312) 915-6954
o nsobe@luc.edu

Ms. Sue Gaertner

o Preschool Director and Preschool Teacher
o Trinity Church Nursery School
o (847) 217-2202
o sue@trinitywilmette.org