Erika Wismann
Felton,CA
Summary
Former Social Studies Teacher looking for a new career opportunity to apply education, experience, and passion for learning. Strong experience educating students on global ideals and cultural heritage, while encouraging empathy and acceptance. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics, and current events. Well-liked and lauded by professional administrators, parents, and students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies & Literacy Teacher
McLoughlin Middle School
Medford, OR
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Nominated Social Studies Department Chair by peers in 2010 and planned unit and assessment design which aligned to Common Core Standards
- Social Studies Department representative in creating district wide assessments which aligned social studies and language arts curriculum
- Participated in Teaching American History Grant in 2010-2011 to learn more about US History and travel to Philadelphia and New York.
- Organized and chaperoned field trip to Washington DC for fifteen 8th Grade students
- Positive Behavior Instructional Support (PBIS) committee member focused on creating positive school culture
- Planned lessons and assessments that aligned to State and Common Core standards
- Created positive and collaborative work environment for my students, while maintaining classroom management
- Actively collaborated with core team of teachers to encourage student success and engagement
- Attended several professional development seminars about incorporating literacy strategies in the classroom, effective classroom management strategies, utilizing technology, transitioning to proficiency-based grading, diversity training and more
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR2008
BA - History, Middle Eastern Studies, Economics
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR2007
Skills
- Lesson plan implementation
- Classroom management
- Staff Development
- Verbal and written communication
- Creative problem solving
- Group Instruction
- Test preparation
- Organizational abilities
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Learning assessments
- Field trip planning
- Literacy skills
Personal Interests
I am a mom of two beautiful kids, with whom I enjoy spending time with and passing on my love of books. My creative outlet is pottery where I use my wheel to make mugs, plates, planters and bowls. Pottery has cultivated my patience, the importance of trial and error, and the ability to start over when something breaks. I love a good Podcast that helps me see the world through a different perspective than my own. I love reading historical fiction, and can get lost in books. Health is very important to me and I enjoy exercise, walks through the Redwoods, and exploring King Tides when life allows it.
Timeline
Social Studies & Literacy Teacher
McLoughlin Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Teaching
Southern Oregon University
BA - History, Middle Eastern Studies, Economics
Southern Oregon University