Elaine Chir
Elaine M. Chir
443 Lucy Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236,------------, ------------
Professional Summary
? Enthusiastic educator with over 20 years of elementary education and child care management experience
? Skilled at curriculum writing, creating virtual classrooms for instruction, and classroom management
? Passionate about helping students achieve their fullest potential
? Created and implemented a PBS after school program
? Skilled in software programs: Microsoft Office, Google (forms, docs, slides, sheets, meet, classroom), Weebly, Nearpod, Screencastify, Loom, Zoom
Education
? Associates Degree in Child Development, Community College of Allegheny County 1977
? Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, California University of PA 1979
? Post Graduate Credits: Masters Equivalency
Early Childhood Education Experience
Substitute Teacher, Baldwin-Whitehall School District, Pittsburgh, PA 1999-2002 Elementary Education Teacher, Baldwin-Whitehall School District, Pittsburgh, PA 2002-2020
? Taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade math, language arts, science, and reading
? Successfully completed Stop the Bleed and A.L.I.C.E. Trainings in an effort to prevent and respond to school
shooter incidents, suicide prevention and recognition, child abuse, etc.
? Created a state standard based first grade social studies curriculum
? Created virtual lessons using google classroom, Nearpod, screencastify and loom
? Worked collaboratively to train and assist colleagues to teach virtually
? Wrote lesson plans and provided instruction for a diverse student population
? Successfully managed classrooms and conducted behavioral intervention in a professional manner
? Served as a mandated child abuse reporter
Afterschool Program Director, Baldwin-Whitehall School District, Pittsburgh, PA 2017
? Volunteered to lead the implementation of the McAnnulty Masterminds PBS afterschool program
? Organized materials and plans for STEM program
? Scheduled integrated activities for parents and students
? Worked and planned collaboratively with colleagues
? Created managerial resources for the program
Childcare Management Experience
Summer Camp Director, Kids Being Kids, Frederick, MD
? Worked with special needs students and their parents
? Collected tuition, scheduled staff and conducted staff training
? Ensured camp met all state rules and regulations
Child Care Director, Tutor Time, Pittsburgh, PA
? Responsible for enrolling students, collecting tuition, hiring, training and evaluating staff
? Promoted the child care business in an effort to recruit and enroll new students
? Ensured that the center followed all state rules and regulations
Child Care Director, Christ Church, Bethel Park, PA
? Managed students and employees
? Wrote an employee handbook
? Wrote a scope and sequence for ages 1-4 years old to be used for student evaluation
? Wrote staff contracts and evaluations
Child Care Assistant Director, Building Blocks, Pittsburgh, PA
? Served as the Preschool and Pre-K teacher for the center
? Planned and executed lessons
? Maintained a safe environment for staff and students
Summer 2016
1998-1999
1996-1998
1988-1996
Elaine M. Chir
443 Lucy Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236,------------, ------------
References
Heather Wessel: Baldwin Whitehall School District- School Principal
Email: ------------ Phone:------------
Andrea Huffman: Baldwin Whitehall School District- Director of Elementary Education
Email: ------------ Phone:------------ ext. 7261
Karie Van Wie-Baldwin Whitehall School District- Title I Reading Specialist
Email: ------------ Phone:------------
Rita Hustava: Baldwin Whitehall School District: Teacher
Email: ------------ Phone:------------
Melissa Anderson: Baldwin Whitehall School District: Teacher
Elaine M. Chir
443 Lucy Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236,------------, ------------
Professional Summary
? Enthusiastic educator with over 20 years of elementary education and child care management experience
? Skilled at curriculum writing, creating virtual classrooms for instruction, and classroom management
? Passionate about helping students achieve their fullest potential
? Created and implemented a PBS after school program
? Skilled in software programs: Microsoft Office, Google (forms, docs, slides, sheets, meet, classroom), Weebly, Nearpod, Screencastify, Loom, Zoom
Education
? Associates Degree in Child Development, Community College of Allegheny County 1977
? Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, California University of PA 1979
? Post Graduate Credits: Masters Equivalency
Early Childhood Education Experience
Substitute Teacher, Baldwin-Whitehall School District, Pittsburgh, PA 1999-2002 Elementary Education Teacher, Baldwin-Whitehall School District, Pittsburgh, PA 2002-2020
? Taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade math, language arts, science, and reading
? Successfully completed Stop the Bleed and A.L.I.C.E. Trainings in an effort to prevent and respond to school
shooter incidents, suicide prevention and recognition, child abuse, etc.
? Created a state standard based first grade social studies curriculum
? Created virtual lessons using google classroom, Nearpod, screencastify and loom
? Worked collaboratively to train and assist colleagues to teach virtually
? Wrote lesson plans and provided instruction for a diverse student population
? Successfully managed classrooms and conducted behavioral intervention in a professional manner
? Served as a mandated child abuse reporter
Afterschool Program Director, Baldwin-Whitehall School District, Pittsburgh, PA 2017
? Volunteered to lead the implementation of the McAnnulty Masterminds PBS afterschool program
? Organized materials and plans for STEM program
? Scheduled integrated activities for parents and students
? Worked and planned collaboratively with colleagues
? Created managerial resources for the program
Childcare Management Experience
Summer Camp Director, Kids Being Kids, Frederick, MD
? Worked with special needs students and their parents
? Collected tuition, scheduled staff and conducted staff training
? Ensured camp met all state rules and regulations
Child Care Director, Tutor Time, Pittsburgh, PA
? Responsible for enrolling students, collecting tuition, hiring, training and evaluating staff
? Promoted the child care business in an effort to recruit and enroll new students
? Ensured that the center followed all state rules and regulations
Child Care Director, Christ Church, Bethel Park, PA
? Managed students and employees
? Wrote an employee handbook
? Wrote a scope and sequence for ages 1-4 years old to be used for student evaluation
? Wrote staff contracts and evaluations
Child Care Assistant Director, Building Blocks, Pittsburgh, PA
? Served as the Preschool and Pre-K teacher for the center
? Planned and executed lessons
? Maintained a safe environment for staff and students
Summer 2016
1998-1999
1996-1998
1988-1996
Elaine M. Chir
443 Lucy Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236,------------, ------------
References
Heather Wessel: Baldwin Whitehall School District- School Principal
Email: ------------ Phone:------------
Andrea Huffman: Baldwin Whitehall School District- Director of Elementary Education
Email: ------------ Phone:------------ ext. 7261
Karie Van Wie-Baldwin Whitehall School District- Title I Reading Specialist
Email: ------------ Phone:------------
Rita Hustava: Baldwin Whitehall School District: Teacher
Email: ------------ Phone:------------
Melissa Anderson: Baldwin Whitehall School District: Teacher