1. EDUCATION
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA — BA of Integrative Studies:College of
Humanities & Social Sciences,Integrative Studies Major: Early Childhood Education
Concentration, 2016-2016
Radford University, Radford, VA — BA of Science:College of Education & Human
Development; Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Teacher’s Education & Leadership —
Elementary Education Major: Special Education and English concentrations, 2013-2016
PROFESSIONAL COURSE WORK
Human Development
Intro to Diverse Learners and Special Education
Progressive Classroom Management & Positive Behavior Management Planning
Scholar Citizen: Introduction to Educational Foundations
Math Content for Teachers
Teaching Writing
Teaching Grammar
The Study of Children's Literature
Childhood Studies: Images & Experiences of Childhood
Inclusive Curriculum for Young Learners: Planning Instruction and Guidance
EXPERIENCE
Special Education Instructional Assistant,Union Mill Elementary School;Fairfax
County,VA — 2016-present
• Assists sixth grade team and special education teacher during subjects such as math,
language arts, etc.
Substitute Teacher,Fairfax County Public Schools;Fairfax County, VA — 2016-present
• Classifications: elementary special education,elementary autism, adaptive P.E., upper
& lower elementary, kindergarten, instructional assistant
• Experience with inclusive classrooms as well as an all-autism preschoolsettings.
• Assists students with different abilities during specials.
Kids Activities:Child Center Team Member, Lifetime Athletics;Centreville, VA —
2010—present
• Provides exciting, educationalactivities that spark creativity and engagement.
• Provides and/ororganizes classes,officiates gym games, provides instruction and
monitors play.
• Abuse & Neglect mandated reporter.
Senior Camp Counselor, Lifetime Athletics;Centreville, VA — 2010—Present
(703) 795-9456
elizcragg@gmail.com
eqcragg@fcps.edu
ELIZABETH Q. K. CRAGG

2. • Initiates lesson plans and schedules,and daily inspections to ensure a safe
environment.
SERVICE, ACTIVITIES AND SOCIETIES
Best Buddies, Capital Region:Washington,DC — 2016
• Best Buddies Friendship Walk volunteer
Esteem Arts Ensamble, Radford, VA — 2015
• Helped instruct and assist students through assignments as a volunteer tutorduring
after-care program at Christiansburg Middle School.
McGargh Elementary School,Radford, VA — 2015
• Created, executed, and graded a series of creative writing lesson plans for second
grade class; emphasized spelling, grammar, sentence structure,and reading aloud.
Special Olympics, Radford, VA — 2014 — 2016
• Track and Field Volunteer
• Valentines Day Dance Volunteer
• Winter Basketball Tournament Volunteer
SKILLS
• Creates lesson plans to serve diverse learners
• Knowledge and experience in data analysis,the development of functional behavior
assessments,and behavior intervention plans
• Four years of Spanish as a foreign language
• Childcare experience in multiple settings
• Certifications in First Aid, CPR/AED, Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing,
Reporting, and Responding for Educators, and the 2016 Virginia State And Local
Civic Education Module
REFERENCES
Jayneeane Maresca
Special Education Teacher,Fairfax County Public Schools
(703)801-7093
Ashley Donovan
Physical Education Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools
(571) 247-4604
Nicole Marine
Kids Activities Department Head, Lifetime Athletic
(571) 285-9288