Erin Quillen

31005 Sycamore Drive, Lewes, DE 19958

erinrquillen@gmail.com (302) 236-4199

EDUCATION

West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA

Bachelor of Science in Education
Early grades preparation (Prekindergarten-4th grade)
Special education (Prekindergarten-8th grade)
Minor in Mathematics
GPA: 3.98
Summa Cum Laude
Deans List, all semesters in attendance
Graduated May 2016

EXPERIENCE

Elementary Learning Support Student Teacher 4th and 5th Grade

March-May 2016
Brandywine Wallace Elementary School, Downingtown, PA
Planned and implemented lessons aligned to each students needs outlined in his/her IEP as well as the fourth
and fifth grade Common Core State Standards
Collaborated with the Learning Support Teacher to create special education documents for students including
Re-evaluation Reports and IEPs
Participated in IEP meetings to collaborate with families and school staff to create an education plan that
would allow students to be successful
Implemented research-based strategies designed to help students reach their IEP goals
Differentiated instruction to provide for the needs of all students
Third Grade Classroom Student Teacher
January-March 2016
East Ward Elementary School, Downingtown, PA
Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons aligned to Common Core State Standards
Incorporated a variety of technology to enhance learning
Implemented behavior management techniques to teach social and emotional skills
Differentiated instruction to provide for the needs of all students, including students with special needs and
students who were gifted
America Reads Site Leader
September-January 2016
Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center, West Chester, PA
Tutored at-risk elementary school students after school
Supervised all West Chester University Federal Work Study students and volunteers
Conducted monthly professional development for Federal Work Study students and volunteers to help them
improve instruction and enrichment to the students
Summer Camp Director
June-August 2015
Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center, West Chester, PA
Developed the summer camp curriculum
Differentiated instruction for at-risk students considering their diverse needs and age groupings from age 5-12
Trained and supervised all counselors
Coordinated local field trips
Implemented lessons to target students social, emotional, and academic needs
Academic Youth Enrichment Mentor
October 2013-May 2015
Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center, West Chester, PA
Tutored at-risk elementary and middle school students after school
Supervised other academic coaches to help them provide quality instruction to the students

Child Care Intern

May-August 2013, May-August 2014
Childs Play by the Bay, Lewes, DE
Collaborated with lead preschool teacher to plan lessons for children three to five years of age
Facilitated a learning environment for young children by strategically providing materials to enhance their play
Field Experiences
January 2013-May 2015
Various Locations, PA
Stetson Middle School, Eighth grade, Philadelphia, PA: Curriculum/Instruction for Students with Disabilities
Manoa Elementary School, Fourth grade, Havertown, PA: Reading Practicum
Coatesville Head Start, Ages 3-5, Coatesville, PA: Preschool Methods and Field Placement
Deveroux Cares, Ages 14-18, Downingtown, PA: Behavior Management
Patterson Elementary School, Third grade, Philadelphia, PA: Theory and Field Placement

ORGANIZATIONS

Urban Education Fellowship

Spring 2015-Fall 2015
In conjunction with university faculty, participated in several conferences about social justice and equity in
Philadelphia, PA
Debriefed conferences and professional readings with professors and other peers in the fellowship regarding
cultural diversity in an urban setting
Kappa Delta Pi
Participated in the local chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an education honor society
Volunteered for several local school events

Fall 2013-Spring 2016

Council for Exceptional Children

Mentored young adults with autism to help with their social and life skills

Fall 2013-Spring 2015

Student Outreach to Urban Schools

Provided enrichment activities for children and youth in Philadelphia, PA

Fall 2013-Spring 2015