Diane Ericsson
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Energetic Reading Interventionist trained in assessments, improvement planning and group instruction. Forward-thinking individual with love of reading and dedication to educating students. Offering more than Number years of assessing skills and enacting engaging lesson plans. Versatile and dedicated Job Title with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Vista Unified School District
10.2022 - Current
- Supervised test taking and graded papers.
- Taught subject to individual and small groups.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.
Elementary School Teacher
Vista Unified School District
10.1990 - 06.2012
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Sales Associate
Plum Pudding Shop
09.1997 - 06.1999
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
- Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
- Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
Elementary School Teacher
Orange Unified School District
01.1974 - 06.1990
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
Education
Masters Degree In Education - Teacher Education
International University
Irvine, CA09.1988
Bachelors Of Arts - English
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA09.1974
All Grade Levels Lifetime Teaching Credential - Teacher Education
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA09.1974
Skills
- Teacher Collaboration
- Interactive Teaching
- Reading and Teaching
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Active Listening
- Collaborative Environments
- Nurturing Environment
- Parent-Teacher Relations
- Organizational Skills
- Social and Academic Development
- Tutoring
- Intervention Planning
Sales Experience at gift shop
I worked at a gift boutique for3 years.. I love interacting with the public, organizing products, taking inventory and helping customers shop. I was polite, friendly and hard working driven by the goals of making the shop look in inviting and outstanding customer service,
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Vista Unified School District
10.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Plum Pudding Shop
09.1997 - 06.1999
Elementary School Teacher
Vista Unified School District
10.1990 - 06.2012
Elementary School Teacher
Orange Unified School District
01.1974 - 06.1990
Masters Degree In Education - Teacher Education
International University
Bachelors Of Arts - English
California State University, Fullerton
All Grade Levels Lifetime Teaching Credential - Teacher Education
California State University - Fullerton
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