Lillian Deutsch
Saint Paul
Summary
Dedicated student teacher skilled in collaborative teaching and culturally responsive methods, aimed at improving student performance. Prioritizes social emotional learning to cultivate a consistent, safe, and inclusive classroom atmosphere and assist students in understanding their emotions. Engaged in co-teaching, utilizing data analysis to create and implement differentiated lessons that support diverse educational needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Student Teacher
Marcy Open School
Minneapolis
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Used data-driven instruction by analyzing assessment results to tailor math, reading, and writing lessons and to improve student outcomes.
- Applied culturally responsive teaching practices to reflect and respect students’ diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners, including English language learners and students with varying academic needs.
- Led targeted intervention and small-group instruction to support struggling learners and reinforce key academic skills.
- Established consistent classroom management routines that minimized disruptions and maximized instructional time.
- Promoted social-emotional learning (SEL) through morning meetings and conflict-resolution strategies.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices.
- Built strong relationships with students and families in a Title I school community.
Youth Programs Camp Counselor
Erica Churchill
Minneapolis
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Co-led groups up to 16 campers, ensuring safety and engagement during all activities.
- Facilitated outdoor recreational activities, crafts, games, and educational lessons for children ages five to sixteen.
- Utilized city transportation to navigate groups of campers to various locations on and off UMN campus for a wide variety of pre-planned activities.
- Vigilantly monitored safety during high risk activities such as rock/tree climbing, swimming, and interacting with animals.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and effectively deescalated behavioral outbursts among campers to foster a positive environment and promote inclusion.
- Collaborated with staff to design engaging schedules for various age groups.
- Won awards for being exemplary staff.
Archives and Special Collections Student Worker
Elmer L Andersen Library
Minneapolis
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Organized and processed rare archival materials donated to University of Minnesota.
- Created physical collections of archival materials and uploaded them into a research database.
- Interacted with researchers globally to assist in accessing archival resources.
- Monitored researcher activities to prevent damage, theft, and historic erasure of materials.
- Trained new student workers on library procedures and provided customer service skills instruction.
- Worked independently and alongside others to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines for the creation of archival collections
Nanny
Jess and Mitch Hellemorissy
Saint Paul
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Cultivated enduring professional relationships with family, fostering trust and annual caretaking requests.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks aligned with dietary guidelines.
- Managed children's schedules, coordinating playdates and appointments effectively.
- Created an environment of trust with family and children under care.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to enhance intellectual and motor skills.
- Promoted positive behavior by redirecting children towards constructive actions to diffuse tensions.
- Participated in hands-on learning and recreational activities to encourage active engagement away from technology.
- Monitored children's overall well-being, including behavioral, physical, emotional, and mental development.
Teacher's Assistant
Open World Learning Middle School
Saint Paul
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted a classroom of middle school students through tailored instruction and support.
- Worked one-on-one with students requiring additional guidance and academic support.
- Demonstrated effective instructional techniques for upcoming tests and assignments.
- Adapted teaching methods and resources to accommodate diverse student needs and interests.
- Graded tests and provided constructive feedback on projects to enhance learning outcomes.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, and printed tests for student use.
- Established trust and connections as an emotionally available authority figure in the classroom both to the lead teacher and students.
- Promoted collaboration and fostered strong relationships within the classroom environment.
Student Election Judge
Ramsey County
Saint Paul
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted new voters with registration, informing them of rights and guiding through the voting process.
- Verified voter identification in compliance with state regulations and policies.
- Established a safe and secure environment for all voters.
- Distributed sample ballots and provided instructions for their use.
- Distributed notices regarding upcoming elections and nomination meetings.
- Collaborated with fellow election judges to review candidate and referendum campaign materials per regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2025
High School Diploma -
Open World Learning High School
St. Paul 05-2021
Skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Positive workplace influence
- Relationship building
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Conflict resolution and deescalation strategies
- Interactive learning
- Instructional differentiation strategies
- Individualized support
- Attention to detail
- Dependable
- Oral communication
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
PENDING Elementary Education (K–6) License, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB), 2026
Timeline
2nd Grade Student Teacher
Marcy Open School
09.2025 - 06.2026
Youth Programs Camp Counselor
Erica Churchill
06.2024 - 08.2025
Archives and Special Collections Student Worker
Elmer L Andersen Library
03.2023 - 05.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Open World Learning Middle School
09.2019 - 03.2020
Student Election Judge
Ramsey County
11.2018 - 11.2019
Nanny
Jess and Mitch Hellemorissy
05.2017 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota
High School Diploma -
Open World Learning High School