Emily White
Brookings,SD
Summary
Jill-of-all-trades with experience doing many different kinds of tasks. Highly dependable, highly motivated human who enjoys a challenge and loves to help others discover the wonders of nature. Dedicated Master Naturalist.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Brookings School District
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
South Dakota Geographic Alliance Coordinator
National Geographic Society
07.2010 - 06.2018
- Prepared and submitted yearly grant applications to NGS for organization.
- Wrote content for press releases, website and social media campaigns.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Attended community functions to promote awareness of organization and goals, recruit volunteers and expand network of members.
- Maintained membership database for 100+ members, ensuring that all information was current and accurate.
- Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from members, organizations, and the public.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Brookings School District
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Education
Conservation Biology
Miami University
Oxford, OHBachelor of Science - Geography, Earth Science
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD05.1999
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Written and Oral Communication
- Active Member Engagement
- Communication Planning
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Brookings School District
01.2018 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Brookings School District
10.2016 - 01.2018
South Dakota Geographic Alliance Coordinator
National Geographic Society
07.2010 - 06.2018
Conservation Biology
Miami University
Bachelor of Science - Geography, Earth Science
Frostburg State University
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