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Professional Experience:
Graduate Assistant, Harrisonburg, VA August 2012-May 2014
Professor in Residence program at James Madison University
Roanoke, Virginia
Arlington, Virginia
K3 Teacher, Fairfax, VA January 2010-July 2012
Little Flock Preschool and Good Shepherd Christian Academy
Preschool One Teacher, Cambridge, MA August 2007-June 2009
Peabody Terrace Children's Center: Harvard University affiliated center
Pre-K Lead Teacher with Managerial Duties, Fairfax, VA June 2006-August 2007
Childtime Learning Center
Professor in Residence program at James Madison University
- Helped with middle school and high school visits to James Madison University’s campus
- Maintain records for grant applications
Roanoke, Virginia
- Presented a 50 minute lesson on bullying prevention and intervention to 2 7th grade classes
- Created lesson plan using ASCA and Virginia’s Standards of Learning
- Met with 29 individual students for counseling
- Held mediations with students when necessary
- Assisted with preparation for standardized testing and scheduling
- Worked with 25 8th grade students to complete Academic and Career Plans
Arlington, Virginia
- Assisted underrepresented high school students at two high schools with the college and scholarship application process
- Help with middle school student visits to James Madison University's campus
- Maintain records for grant applications
- Trained students to use Naviance
K3 Teacher, Fairfax, VA January 2010-July 2012
Little Flock Preschool and Good Shepherd Christian Academy
- Created and executed lesson plans in conjunction with the ABeka Bible curriculum
- Regular use of SMARTboards and creating SMART notebook lessons
- Clear written communication via monthly newsletter and regular email correspondence with parents
- Positive daily interactions with students, families, and staff
- Partnered with Fairfax County special education program and parents to create and implement IEP goals
Preschool One Teacher, Cambridge, MA August 2007-June 2009
Peabody Terrace Children's Center: Harvard University affiliated center
- Observed, documented, and evaluated children's behaviors, development, and physical health on a daily basis
- Team player with co-teachers, parents, administrators, counselors, and local school systems to meet the needs of all students (social, emotional, physical, ESL, behavioral) using the Reggio Emilia based approach to early childhood education
- Daily interactions with parents, families, and children forming strong relationships for open communication and a powerful learning environment
- Daily use of Microsoft Office to compile reports and records on students
- Worked on a team to complete the NAEYC application process
- Assisted family through the IEP process
Pre-K Lead Teacher with Managerial Duties, Fairfax, VA June 2006-August 2007
Childtime Learning Center
- Documented daily observations and completed monthly progress reports on students
- Assisted and advised prospective families by conducting tours, answering phone calls, and in-person questions
- Planned and conducted activities to ensure a balanced program of instruction and play based on the Reggio Emilia approach
- Acted as manager when director was not on school grounds
Awards
- 2013 Virginia School Counselor Association School Counseling Graduate Student of the Year for James Madison University
Presentations
- Cranford, Elizabeth (2014). Technology School Counselors Aren't Using (Yet!). Virginia Counselors Association Convention. Williamsburg, VA.
- Cranford, Elizabeth. (2014). Self-Efficacy, Green Exercise, & 5th Grade Girls. James Madison University Department of Graduate Psychology Spring Symposium. Harrisonburg, VA.
- Cranford, Elizabeth. (2014). Technology & School Counseling. James Madison University Department of Graduate Psychology Spring Symposium. Harrisonburg, VA.
- Armstrong, S., Bice, V., Cranford, E., Field, T., Gibson, B., Hynes, A. (2013). Planning for Suicide Prevention, Intervention, & Postvention. Virginia Counselors Association Convention. Hot Springs, VA.
- Cranford, E., Hynes, A. (2012). Working with Others & Dating in the Workplace. Friendship Industries, Inc. Harrisonburg, VA.
Memberships:
- American School Counseling Association 2012-present
- Virginia School Counselor Association 2014-present
- Winchester Education Association 2018 - present
- Virginia Education Association 2018 - present
Additional Education:
Colorado State University, online via North TIER courses 6 credits
Graduate Level coursework, 2010-2011
Warren County High School, Front Royal, VA
Advanced High School Diploma, June 2002
Graduate Level coursework, 2010-2011
- Using Interactive Whiteboards in your 21st Century Classroom
- Building a Better classroom: Constructivism in a Web 2.0 World
- Upgrade! Integrating Technology into Models of Teaching
Warren County High School, Front Royal, VA
Advanced High School Diploma, June 2002
Skills & Abilities:
- Familiar with Naviance
- Experience using Synergy
- Proficient with PowerSchool
- Experience with students infant-12th grade
- Experience working with families from diverse backgrounds
- Plan and implement lessons on a variety of topics and themes, based on students' needs
- Ability to incorporate Standards of Learning in lessons
- Maintain strong relationships with students, family, and staff
- Familiar with the IEP and 504 process
- Completed the ASIST training (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)