Erin M. Crain
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Summary: Veteran educator with experience in both brick and mortar and virtual settings.
Proven track record of increasing student growth, particularly in mathematics. History of building
relationships with students and their families to foster a positive learning environment that
focuses on creating a team of support between school and home for every learner. Deep
understanding of leveraging the MTSS process to provide interventions for students who
demonstrate a need.
Education
● 2008; Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and ESOL; University of West Florida,
Pensacola
● 2003; Associate of Arts, Okaloosa Walton Community College; Niceville, FL
Employment History & Experience
●-; Stride K12; Virtual 3rd-5th Grade Math Intervention Teacher. Analyzed
high-stakes assessment data to determine vital areas of deficiency among students
identified as needing intensive intervention. Designed and implemented lessons to
support learners with diverse needs and abilities. Collaborated with instructional teams to
ensure consistent interventions were utilized across all subject areas to support student
growth. Instructed teachers and support personnel on appropriate settings, strategies, and
documentation to support all learners, focusing on targeted interventions for students in
Tier 2 and 3 of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Invited all students in
grades 3-5 to participate in virtual math tutoring. Held weekly “science spiral” sessions
for 5th-grade students to prepare for the state science assessment. Communicated
regularly with parents and appropriate stakeholders about the purpose of intensive
intervention groups, the progress students were making as a result of intervention, next
steps for students as outlined in their progress monitoring plans (PMP), and how to best
support their students’ academic growth. Met with teams weekly in Professional Learning
Communities (PLCs) to stay abreast of changes in standards, school policies, and trends
in education. Regularly attended professional learning sessions to ensure understanding
of best practices regarding a vast array of teaching and learning principles and how to
seamlessly implement them with my students.
●-; Okaloosa County Schools; fourth and fifth grade math and science teacher.
The primary focus on math and science education. Typical duties for this experience are
listed below within other experiences. This assignment allowed for extensive
professional development on the impact of gender in learning and development, to better
differentiate all aspects of classroom engagement and delivery. Worked with community
organizations such as the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance to obtain resources beyond
those offered by the school and district to enrich student experiences with our state
standards and allow students to see how learning applies to real-world experiences. Using
resources provided by outside organizations, I planned and implemented year-long
lessons and field trips for the grade level that gave learners hands-on experiences.
●-; Orange County Public Schools; fifth-grade math, science, and social studies
teacher. Intensive intervention reading teacher. Worked with staff to plan and prepare
lessons that were conducive to students making the greatest gains possible. This
assignment took place at a "School Transformation Office" school, meaning that it had
been targeted as a failing school in need of intervention to ensure success. Worked in
PLCs consisting of school-based and district coaches to analyze data and make
instructional decisions to maximize impact on all students. Created classroom
management plans in which students had clear rules and consequences, enabling focus on
instruction rather than behavior. Kept clear, running records of student performance and
communicated often with families, ensuring understanding of their roles and
responsibilities. Worked closely with Special Education Teachers to ensure that students'
needs were met and IEPs were followed.
●-; Orange County Preparatory Academy; fourth and fifth grade math, science,
and social studies teacher. Wrote and carried out standards-based lesson plans with a
focus on project-based learning. Worked with students to develop a classroom
management plan that ensured buy-in and compliance to maximize growth and efficiency.
Worked with the school community to plan and coordinate learning experiences that were
memorable and unique. Rallied the school community to become more involved in school
activities to increase pride in education, leading to growth in student performance and
family engagement.
●-; Okaloosa County Schools; departmentalized fifth grade teacher. Taught
language arts and social studies the first year, math and social studies the second year,
and science and math every year afterward. Carried out typical duties of a classroom
teacher as well as served as grade level chair for the fifth grade team, working with my
team to plan fundraisers, field trips, ceremonies, and learning opportunities while keeping
budget and scheduling demands in mind. Served as a digital educator for the district;
ensured faculty and staff stayed informed of technology afforded to them through various
sources. Educated staff on appropriate uses of technology in their specific subjects and
grade levels. Led professional learning sessions and met with teachers in small groups
and one-on-one sessions as needed to further develop their understanding.
●-; School District of Walton County; self-contained third-grade teacher. Wrote
and carried out lesson and behavior management plans, worked with school staff, parents,
and community to ensure student growth and achievement. As a new teacher, none of the
assigned students were retained in third grade- every student demonstrated proficiency on
the third-grade state reading assessment.
Professional Accomplishments/Additional Responsibilities
●-; Social Studies and Beautification Committee Chair
●-; School-based Science Curriculum Contact and Coach
●-; Peer Mentor
●-; School Fundraising Organizer
●-; Rapid Response Crisis Intervention/ Student De-escalation Team Member
●-; Curriculum Adoption Team Member
●-; Clinical Educator
●-; Okaloosa County Digital Educator
●-; Tech Club Sponsor
●-; PTO Teacher Representative
●-; Grade Level Chair, fifth grade
●-; School-based Teacher Interview Team Member
●-; Rated Highly Effective on Teaching Evaluations
●-; Florida High Impact Teacher
Skills
● Virtual education teacher, experienced in multiple strategies to engage learners in both
synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences
● Knowledgeable in the MTSS framework
● Highly experienced with Microsoft products
● Well-versed in many Learning Management Systems (LMS)
● Proficient in most virtual meeting software
● Proficient in various webpage building programs
● Google Suite Educator
● Proficient in multiple educational software platforms
● Proficient in multiple SIS Platforms
● Experienced in making educational videos to support learners of all ages
Licenses and Certificates
● 2008-Present; Florida Department of Education Teacher Certificate with ESOL and
Reading Endorsements, Department of Education Number-
● 2018; Gifted Endorsement Added to Teaching Certificate
● Previous CPR and First Aid/AED Certifications
●-; Florida Mandatory Reporter Training Completion
