Erin M.

Mahollitz
email: erinmahollitz@gmail.com phone: (415)940-2585 website: teachingmahollitz.wordpress.com

Profile
International PYP teacher dedicated to multiculturalism and differentiated instruction Innovative planner who engages students through project-based learning Strategic reader and writer with practice teaching literacy through the workshop model Creative problem-solver with experience in collaborative planning and team leadership Motivated learner devoted to professional development and research-based practices Technology expert adept at integrating useful technologies into learning experiences

Education
Master in Teaching, June 2008 Seattle University, Seattle, WA Bachelor of Arts in Art History, May 2002 - Magna Cum Laude Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA

Experience
Second Grade Lead Teacher Alta Vista School

Aug. 2011 - Present San Francisco, California

Nurtured a caring learning environment through classroom agreements, established routines and procedures, regular class meetings, engaging lessons and positive reinforcement. Designed curriculum to engage students with diverse needs through hands-on, inquiry-based and project-based learning experiences. Integrated Science, Math, Literacy, and Technology during project-based units. Coached creative problem solving through reflection, collaboration, discussion and play. Aug. 2009 - Present Tallinn, Estonia

Third Grade Teacher International School of Estonia

Fostered compassion and appreciation for diverse perspectives through the PYP Attitudes. Crafted assessments and materials to scaffold meaningful discussions in Literature Circles, the application of comprehension strategies, and reflection on reading development. Coordinated Book Week, collaboratively brainstorming, delegating tasks, communicating with parents, teachers and administrators, and scheduling activities and visiting authors. Co-authored literacy scope and sequence.

Technology Skills
Google Apps Windows XP Podcasting iPad integration Mac OSX SmartBoard Blogging Website Design Document Camera

Certification
Wisconsin Initial Educator License, July 2008 Endorsement: Middle Childhood to Early Adolescence Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate, July 2008 Endorsement: Elementary Education K-8