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Erin Stratakis

7910 SW 47 Court, Gainesville, FL 32608 (407)797-7239 erinstratakis@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full-time teaching position in an elementary education environment.

EDUCATION

Senior at Towson University (Towson, Maryland). Expected graduation is May of 2016. Degree in Elementary and
Special Education.
GPA 3.89
Deans List Fall 2013- Present
President of Kappa Delta Pi- International Honor Society in Education (Epsilon Alpha Chapter)
Passed Praxis I and II for Elementary Education and Special Education
Coursework includes American Sign Language, Teaching and Learning in a Diverse Society, Universal
Design for Learning: Addressing Learner Variability, and Methods of Classroom Management for
Students with Disabilities

EXPERIENCE

Field Experience

Intermediate Grade Teacher Intern- Special Education

February 2016 - present
Stoneleigh Elementary School, Towson, MD
Differentiate small group instruction for a variety of learners with specific IEP goals
Plan, teach, and assess small group lessons for students with Individualized Education Plans in math and reading
settings
Implement Wilson Reading System phonics interventions for both 3rd and 4th grade students

Grade 4 Teacher Intern




August 2015 - December 2015
Catonsville Elementary School, Catonsville, MD
Develop and implement whole and small group lessons for a community of diverse learners
Incorporate the use of technology such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Prezi, Plickers, Promethean Flipcharts, and
BrainPOP videos
Develop and guide hands-on learning experiences that allow students to feel objects and hear situations as part
of a descriptive language lesson
Maintain daily classroom management using a countdown system, talking hedgehog, prompts, and one on one
check-ins
Collaborate with a reading specialist to improve lesson implementation for students with specific learning needs

Relevant Experience

Cheerleading Coach








August 2012 October 2013
Coppermine Fieldhouse, Baltimore, MD
Established and operated a multi-faceted cheerleading program for children ages 5 to 10

Art Teacher









September 2007 October 2008
My Art Studio, Orlando, FL
Developed art lessons related to various texts for primary aged children

Work Experience

Erin Stratakis; Resume; Page 2

Server










January 2015 - present
The Food Market
Manage and prioritize multiple tasks under a set time constraint
Anticipate guest needs to ensure the most effective and highest quality of service is delivered
Collaborate with diverse partners to deliver positive guest experiences

Manager








October 2013 January 2015
Sur La Table, Towson, MD
Collaborated with Store and Regional Managers to develop employee motivation tactics
Organized and executed mandated store changes
Diffused difficult situations to establish positive relationships with customers

Summer Camp Director







April 2012 October 2013
Coppermine Fieldhouse, Baltimore, MD
Developed schedules and groupings for 40+ camp counselors and junior counselors
Collaborated with owners and managers to coordinate summer camp programming
Established camper groupings for 200+ children weekly
Facilitated the organization of camp enrollment and payment systems