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Emily Lowe
Chicago
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 5 years of corporate administration experience and 7 years dedicated in an elementary school setting developing and delivering age appropriate curriculum to students. Passionate lifelong learner aiming to utilize innovative teaching methods towards an adult corporate learning setting. Expertise includes maintaining student interest and supporting diverse learning styles. Hold a track record of fostering positive classroom environment and effectively managing student behavior. Maintain strong interpersonal relationships with parents, staff, and students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Education Teacher, 2nd Grade
McKenzie Elementary School
Wilmette, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Establish a class contract and SEL-integrated classroom community to encourage positive decision making
- Assess, analyze, and organize prior and current student data and progress to identify and bridge learning gaps
- Lead and plan for Curriculum Night, Fall and Spring Parent Teacher conferences, and Open House
- Work collaboratively with grade level team to share and grow in best practices to benefit student success
Long Term Substitute, 2nd and 1st Grade
McKenzie Elementary School
Wilmette, IL
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Rapidly built rapport with students and parents to create continuity within the classroom community, following routines and procedures in alignment with classroom teacher
- Followed and enhanced classroom teacher’s curriculum plans, as well as, created own materials and lessons
Long Term Substitute, 2nd Grade
Harper Elementary School
Wilmette, IL
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and staff to design tailored education and behavioral interventions for student success
General Education Teacher, 4th Grade
John M. Smyth Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards
- Facilitated differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs of students
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies
General Education Teacher, 4th Grade
Carnegie Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Adapted lesson plans according to students’ academic needs, including individual and group work
- Designed and facilitated a Social Emotional Learning day, resulting in a measurable increase in student engagement and improved classroom climate
Temporary Assigned Teacher, 3rd Grade
Carnegie Elementary School
Chicago, IL
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Established and maintained rules of conduct and engagement within remote learning classrooms
- Designed and implemented daily online lessons for classroom of 18 diverse students
Temporary Assigned Teacher, 4th Grade
Mitchell Elementary School
Chicago, IL
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Designed and implemented daily lesson plans in all core subjects for classroom of 32 diverse students
- Transitioned and managed student classwork and engagement into Remote Learning environment
Shopper Marketing Associate Administrative Assistant
PepsiCo
Chicago, IL
10.2015 - 07.2019
- Prepared and reconciled T&E and Purchasing Card reports
- Processed A&M invoices using company systems
- Maintained calendars and scheduled and coordinated both on and off-site meetings for Senior Leaders
- Executed departmental and special projects as assigned
- Served as a resource person by contacting or responding to inquiries and training staff on company systems
- Created a work atmosphere that contributed positively to the overall organization health
Lead Promotions Coordinator
WXRT-FM - CBS Radio
Chicago, IL
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Collaborated with sales and production departments to complete promotional strategies and build brand
- Participated in planning and coordination of onsite promotional events and managed interns on and off-site
- Maintained, updated, and created content for station website
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
DePaul University
Chicago, IL11-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Rhetoric And Sociology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04-2014
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Basic Spanish communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building
- Planning and organization
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Ability to learn new systems in a fast paced environment
Certification
- Professional Educator License (PEL) Elementary Education (Self-Contained General Education) Grades 1 – 6, November 2019
Interests
Timeline
General Education Teacher, 2nd Grade
McKenzie Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Long Term Substitute, 2nd and 1st Grade
McKenzie Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Long Term Substitute, 2nd Grade
Harper Elementary School
01.2023 - 06.2023
General Education Teacher, 4th Grade
John M. Smyth Elementary School
08.2022 - 11.2022
General Education Teacher, 4th Grade
Carnegie Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Temporary Assigned Teacher, 3rd Grade
Carnegie Elementary School
12.2020 - 06.2021
Temporary Assigned Teacher, 4th Grade
Mitchell Elementary School
12.2019 - 06.2020
Shopper Marketing Associate Administrative Assistant
PepsiCo
10.2015 - 07.2019
Lead Promotions Coordinator
WXRT-FM - CBS Radio
05.2014 - 10.2015
Master of Education - Elementary Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Rhetoric And Sociology
University of Pittsburgh