Erin DeVriendt
Vernon Hills
Summary
Nurturing, highly qualified childcare professional and dual-certified Florida educator with experience in early childhood settings. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in co-teaching environments to foster social, emotional, and academic growth for diverse learners while maintaining open, collaborative communication with parents.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Teacher (Co-Teach/Inclusion Classroom)
Gullett Elementary School
Bradenton, FL
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Served as the ESE teacher in a first grade co-teach/inclusion classroom (2023-2025)
- Served as the ESE teacher in a second-grade co-teach/inclusion classroom (2025-2026)
- Collaborated with the general education teacher to plan and provide specially designed, standards-aligned instruction to meet diverse student needs while maintaining compliance with IEPs through accommodations, progress-monitoring, and data-driven decision making, and partnered with families and multidisciplinary teams to promote student growth in an all-inclusive learning environment
First Grade Teacher
Gullett Elementary
Bradenton, FL
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with first grade team members to develop engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Implemented differentiated instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom
- Utilized progress monitoring data to form intervention groups and provide tailored instruction in reading in math for optimal student learning gains
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques and community-building
- Collaborated with families to support student academic and social development through regular communication
Two's Teacher
Stone Oak Church Mother's Day Out
San Antonio, TX
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Designed and led age-appropriate sensory, motor, and creative activities to support all aspects of development
- Guided toddlers through critical milestones like sharing, emotional regulation, and peer socialization in a nurturing, structured environment
- Managed all aspects of daily care for a classroom of toddlers, including snack and lunch, diapering, potty training, and hygiene protocols
- Established high-trust relationships with families by providing detailed daily updates on behavioral milestones, routines, and developmental progress
- Created a predictable routine for transitions, playtime, and rest, ensuring a calm and secure environment
Teacher, Grades 1-3
Brevard County Schools
Melbourne, FL
01.2002 - 05.2007
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently reinforcing classroom rules and procedures
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Graduate Certificate-Teaching Students With Autism - Exceptional Student Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2001
Skills
- Literacy Interventions
- Inclusion Strategies
- Parent-teacher Partnerships
- Co-Teaching and Team Collaboration
- Whole Brain Teaching Strategies
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Support
- Positive Behavior Support
Certification
Florida Professional Educator Certificate | Florida Department of Education
- Elementary Education K-6
- Exceptional Student Education K-12
- ESOL K-12
- Reading Endorsement
Timeline
ESE Teacher (Co-Teach/Inclusion Classroom)
Gullett Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2026
First Grade Teacher
Gullett Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2022
Two's Teacher
Stone Oak Church Mother's Day Out
08.2012 - 05.2014
Teacher, Grades 1-3
Brevard County Schools
01.2002 - 05.2007
Graduate Certificate-Teaching Students With Autism - Exceptional Student Education
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
Community Experience
Infant & Toddler Caregiver | Trinity Presbyterian Church, Satellite Beach, FL |
- Provided 5 years of consistent, high-quality care for infants and toddlers during bi-weekly services throughout high school and college