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 ERIN SCHMIEDL

Dedicated and innovative language arts teacher with 14+ years of experience  in South America, Asia, and the U.S.

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PHILOSOPHY

I believe the purpose of education is to empower students through knowledge, skills, self-discipline, and critical thinking so they can make better lives for themselves and the people they love.

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EXPERIENCE

The following is an outline of my work experience. Each role has provided an opportunity to learn, grow, and continue developing both as a person and a professional. Click to learn more.

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MANDALAY, MYANMAR

August 2018 - March 2020

ENGLISH TEACHER (Grades 7-8, 11)

Private, international school for students who want to study in Western universities

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GUANGZHOU, CHINA

August 2015 - July 2018

ESL COORDINATOR/ ENGLISH TEACHER (Grades 7-9)

Elite, private school with English and Chinese as the language of instruction

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CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

August 2012- July 2015

ESL LEAD TEACHER/ ENGLISH TEACHER (Grades 9-12)

Title 1 neighborhood school with students from 20+ different languages and 40+ different countries

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CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

August 2011 - July 2012

BILINGUAL LEAD TEACHER/ ENGLISH TEACHER (Grades 9-12)

Title 1 neighborhood school on the southwest side of Chicago with a majority Spanish-speaking students

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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

August 2005 - June 2010

ESL TEACHER (Grades 9-12)

Suburban school with students from 10+ language backgrounds

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INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BLOOMINGTON

August 2004 - July 2005

TEACHER TRAINER

Interdisciplinary Collaborative Program - a grant program federally funded through the Department of Education to help Indiana teachers effectively educate the influx of ESL students in Indiana

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PEACE CORPS PARAGUAY

January 2002 - April 2004

TEACHER TRAINER

Volunteer in remote Paraguayan village

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EDUCATION/ LICENSE

Indiana University, Bloomington

M.S. LITERACY, CULTURE, AND LANGUAGE EDUCATION

December 2007
GPA: 3.9

Indiana University, Bloomington

B.S. ENGLISH EDUCATION

Minor: Bilingual education
Community of Teachers  - An innovative, self-directed approach to teacher education
June 1999
GPA: 3.4

Illinois and Indiana

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR'S LICENSE

Endorsements in English, ESL, reading, & bilingual education (Spanish) grades 6-12

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PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

*under construction... more to come!

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HUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT

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MODEL UNITED NATIONS

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TESTIMONIALS

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“Her classes were vibrant, interesting, and enjoyable for the students. She engaged the students in myriad meaningful activities, and she was well liked by her students. She has a very kind disposition and doesn’t hesitate to do whatever she can to support her students in their lessons.”

Head of School, March  2020

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