Erin Crawford

7255 Springhouse Road, New Tripoli, PA 18066 · 484-226-5575 · egcrawford5@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Growing professional seeking a dual degree in Special Education and Elementary Education with an Endorsement in
Autism; brings experience working with children in a variety of settings and 18-21 year olds with exceptionalities in
educational and social settings.

SKILLS
● Interpersonal communication ● Adapt to present environment and situation
● Discern learning styles in children ● Ability to multitask and follow through with
plan

EDUCATION
B. S. Ed. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA
Major: Pre-K-8 Special Education, Pre-K-4 Elementary Education, and Autism Endorsement December 2019
GPA: 3.97
Dean’s List Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019 and Fall 2019

A.S. Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, PA

Major: Special Education May 2017
GPA 3.97
Honors College
Honors Dean’s List Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016 and Spring 2017

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE SEMESTER

Special Education Placement Fall 2019
William Allen High School, Allentown Area School District Allentown, PA
 Observed and taught in a Life Skills setting
 Taught job skills and communication skills
 Worked with students in multiple job sight settings
 Attended professional development, in service days

Elementary Placement Fall 2019

Hereford Elementary School, Upper Perkiomen School District Hereford, PA
 Observed and taught in a Kindergarten setting
 Taught and collected data in each subject area
 Screened students for placements in the classroom
 Attended professional development, in service days

PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER EXPERIENCE

Elementary Placement Spring 2019
Hereford Elementary School, Upper Perkiomen School District Hereford, PA
 Observed and taught in a Kindergarten setting

Special Education Placement Spring 2018

William Allen High School, Allentown Area School District Allentown, PA
 Observed and taught in a Life Skills setting

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RELATED EXPERIENCE
Teacher and Instructional Assistant Substitute December 2018 - Present
Northwestern Lehigh School District New Tripoli, PA
● Teach in Kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms in General and Special Education settings
● Assist teachers in various academic settings
● Work with students individually

Instructional Assistant Substitute February 2017 - Present

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21 Schnecksville, PA
● Assist teachers in Special Education settings
● Educate individuals with disabilities
● Assist in behavior management techniques

Children’s Small Group Leader September 2010-present

AWANA Club Leader, Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, PA
● Work with 6-9, kindergarten through second graders
● Teach Bible lessons to reach different learning styles
● Organize games such as running games and spelling games

Summer Camp Counselor June 2012-August 2017

Victory Valley Camp Zionsville, PA
● Engaged in over 1,000 children’s lives
● Conducted activities such as outdoor cooking, crafts, archery, etc.
● Guided children through teaching of the Bible

Mentor August 2015-May 2017

Parkland Program, Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, PA
● Befriended 18-21 years olds with exceptionalities
● Encouraged them in their studies such as speech therapy
● Engaged in clubs with them such as dance, fitness and the arts

Mentor August 2015-May 2017

SEED Project, Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, PA
● Assisted college aged students with exceptionalities to succeed on a college campus
● Helped the community with coat or food drives, etc.

AWARDS & CERTIFICATES

Clinical Experience Award December 2019
Kutztown University Professional Semester Elementary and Special Education Excellence Award May 2019
Elaine M. Smith (’44) Elementary Education Scholarship May 2019
Allentown Rotary Scholarship Award April 2017

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer at the Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley May 2017-present
Hunger Initiative (Serving Food to Homeless) December 2016-present
Phi Theta Kappa, Kutztown University March 2016-present
College age Bible study September 2015-present
Babysitting and Tutoring Same Family May 2014-present
Praise Band Vocalist at Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church January 2013-present