Elizabeth Shaw

Caring, energetic person skilled in working with diverse people, looking to obtain more knowledge and experience in proofreading and editorial positions.

Lead Preschool Teacher at Garrison Forest School (2016-01 – Present)

• Lead PreK teacher responsible for the creation and instruction of curriculum
• Effectively communicate the curriculum and each child's progress to parents and guardians, including writing bi-monthly class newsletters and weekly home updates (2's – Pre-K Grades)
• Participate in formal and informal parent conferences a minimum of two times per year, and write Progress Reports and referrals
• Contribute to the life of the school by becoming involved in school activities (including one weekend activity with Residential Life program)
• Performs duties such as lunch monitoring, recess monitoring, carpool and other childcare needs as assigned
• Creates an environment of trust and open communication with parents
• Ensures the development and lessons are age appropriate
• Remain in compliance on all Office of Childcare regulations

Art Teacher at St.David's Church Preschool (2014-01 – 2015-12)

• Lead art teacher responsible for the curriculum and instruction of art appreciation and lessons
• Encouraged the appreciation of art to three four year old classes
• Instructed children on the basics elements of art
• Instructed children on the techniques of famous artists

Teacher at One Day One's (2014-01 – 2015-12)

• Responsible for developing emotional, physical and development based curriculum
• Led a Mommy and Me curriculum based class for one year olds

Teacher at Woodbrook Early Education Center (2011-01 – 2014-12)

• Co-teacher in emotional, educational and social development of children
• Co-teacher in daily curriculum (science, math, art, language, social studies, music and physical education)
• Overseeing non-instructional free play time
• Help start and complete MSDE accreditation
• Maintain photographic log of school activities

Substitute at Central Presbyterian Church Preschool (2010-01 – 2011-12)

• Assist lead teacher in daily classroom activities
• Support lead teacher in daily curriculum
• Give emotional and educational support to children

Design Intern at David Edward, Inc. (2002-01 – 2003-12)

• Prepare design layouts for custom furniture
• Space planning
• Sketch custom designed furniture
• Photo Augmentation
• Maintain photo inventory of all furniture in computer database
• Help prepare marketing presentations and literature

Librarian at Loran Design Projects (2002-01 – 2002-12)

• Control inventory
• Catalog samples and inventory
• Pick up and delivery of merchandise for clients
• Space planning

Administrative Assistant at Green Spring Valley Hunt Club (1998-01 – 2001-12)

• Greet member on a personal level
• Handle Inventory for restaurant, snack shop and bar for a private country club
• Process accounts receivable and accounts payable for private country club and golf course
• Answer multi-line phone
• Book restaurant and private party reservations

Nanny at Private Residence (1999-01 – 2002-12)

• Prepare daily educational activities
• Provide personal one on one attention
• Provide emotional, spiritual and social support
• Prepare meals

B.S. in Mass Communications – Towson University

90 Hour Certification – Maryland State Department of Education