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Erin H

@erinh1

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Equity-minded K–8 educator and curriculum designer focused on SEL-integrated STEM.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I design equity-centered curriculum, coach teachers, lead SEL-integrated STEM programs, and collaborate with communities to scale measurable student outcomes.

I am an equity-minded K–8 educator and curriculum designer who integrates social-emotional learning (SEL) with hands-on, place-based STEM to foster belonging and measurable learning gains in Title I settings.

I have led 6th-grade Social Studies and Science, launching aquaponics and hydroponics labs with real-time data collection and securing over $25,000 in grants to expand STEM resources.

My background in agriculture and experience collaborating with SPED, EL, and gifted teams inform data-driven, small-group instruction aligned with MTSS frameworks and strong family and community partnerships.

With a Master of Arts in Elementary Education and ongoing doctoral studies focused on SEL and equity-centered, place-based STEM, I am prepared to contribute to higher education as an Assistant Professor in curriculum design and teacher education.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Elementary Teacher

Current

School District of Lancaster

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Lead 6th-grade Social Studies and Science, launching aquaponics and hydroponics labs and securing over $25,000 in grants to enhance hands-on, place-based STEM integrated with SEL; collaborated with SPED, EL, and gifted teams to deliver data-driven instruction aligned to MTSS.

Curriculum Design Place Based STEM Grant writing Data Driven Instruction Special Education Collaboration

Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Current

Private Practice / School-Based Health

Aug 2008 - Present (17 years 6 months)

Provided individualized health support for students with complex needs in school and clinical settings since 2008, coordinating care with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure inclusion and continuity of instruction.

Care Coordination Confidentiality School Nursing

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Manheim Township School District

Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 (2 months)

Served as a long-term substitute for 3rd grade, maintaining classroom routines, delivering core literacy and math instruction, and implementing SEL routines to support student transition and family communication.

Classroom Management SEL Implementation Communication

Student Teacher (4th Grade)

Manheim Township School District

Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 (2 months)

Designed and taught standards-aligned, inquiry-based 4th grade units integrating educational technology and SEL routines, co-led small-group differentiated instruction, and supported school-wide initiatives.

Lesson planning Inquiry Based Instruction Educational Technology Small Group Instruction

Swim Instructor / Coach

Universal Athletic Club

Aug 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Delivered group and private swim instruction, adapting lessons for learners with disabilities and leading conditioning and meet lineups as assistant coach for an undefeated All-League championship season.

Swim Coaching Athlete Evaluation Team Leadership

Substitute/Floating Teacher

Montessori Academy of Lancaster

Jan 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 8 months)

Facilitated learning for toddlers through 6th grade using Montessori principles, led summer programs, and developed a virtual kindergarten health curriculum during COVID-19 to maintain engagement and learning continuity.

Montessori Multi Age Instruction Program Coordination Family Collaboration Risk Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Antioch University

Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership and Professional Practices

2024 -

Activities and societies: Dissertation research; concentration in SEL; supervising pre-service teachers; grant-writing collaboration

Doctoral studies in Educational Leadership and Professional Practices with a concentration in Social-Emotional Learning; dissertation in progress on STEM and SEL experiences of Black and Hispanic middle-school boys in a Title I district.