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Erica Dees

Cedar Hill,MO

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Immacolata Catholic School, adept in crafting engaging, hands-on lesson plans that meet MO State Standards. Excelled in parent-teacher communication and project-based learning, significantly enhancing student engagement and achievement. Expert in writing instruction, fostering a collaborative and inclusive classroom environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

1st Grade

Immacolata Catholic School
Clayton
07.2023 - Current
  • Design hands-on lesson plans that are implemented through ELA, math, and science centers that align with the Archdiocese of MO State Standards for 1st grade
  • Conduct routine assessments setting individual student performance goals based on results
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with parents, teachers, and administration
  • Develop home/school relationships with communication through weekly newsletters, phone calls, emails, and conferences
  • Participate in professional and staff development

Summer School Teacher- Brennan Woods Elementary

Northwest R1 School District
, MO
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Implemented lesson plans provided by Summer Journey
  • Created lesson plans for kindergarten readiness

Preschool (3-4)

St, John the Baptist
Villa Ridge, MO
07.2019 - 01.2023
  • Designed and implement hands-on lesson plans that align with MO State Standards for Early Childhood
  • Documented and reflect daily on lessons and children's learning
  • Conducted routine assessments setting individual student performance goals based on results
  • Communicated effectively and professionally with parents, teachers, and administration
  • Developed home/school relationships with communication through weekly newsletters, phone calls, emails, and conferences
  • Participate in staff development
  • Documented milestones and progress through portfolios
  • Implemented VBRD through daily devotions and Christian activities

Special Ed. and Title I Paraprofessional

Northwest R1 ECC
03.2015 - 05.2018
  • Worked with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning
  • Assisted the classroom teacher in reinforcing learning materials and skills
  • Monitored work as assigned by classroom teacher
  • Served as teacher in the absence of classroom teacher
  • Performed non-instructional duties, such as snack, toileting, and clothing
  • Maintained a safe learning environment
  • Maintained confidentiality of students
  • Was a source for the IEP team, as needed

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education-Early Childhood, Birth-3rd Certification

University of Missouri-St. Louis

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Writing instruction
  • Hands-on activities
  • Project-based learning

References

  • Whitney LaBoube, Teacher Assistant, St. John The Baptist, (281) 639-2823, whitneylaboube@yahoo.com, 5579 Gildehaus Rd., Villa Ridge, MO, 63089
  • Renee Hall, Title I Teacher, Northwest Early Childhood Center, (314) 712-0080, rhall@northwestschools.net, 6108 Hwy. MM, House Springs, MO, 63051

Relatedexperience

  • Northwest R1 School District, Summer School Teacher, Brennan Woods Elementary, MO, 2023, Implemented lesson plans provided by Summer Journey, Created lesson plans for kindergarten readiness
  • House Springs Elementary, Long-Term Substitute Teacher (1st Grade), 10/01/15, 12/31/15, Developed and implemented state and district standards-based lesson plans and assessments, including Common Core, Executed classroom responsibilities including data collection, grading, completing progress reports, classroom management, parent communication, and administration of state and district assessments, Implemented PBIS strategies to promote positive behavior, Regularly collaborated with PLC's to analyze student data, plan for interventions, and plan for meaningful lessons, Used Balanced Literacy programs including the management of Guided Reading Groups, Daily 5, and cross curricular integration of literacy
  • Northwest R1 ECC, Special Ed. and Title I Paraprofessional, 03/01/16, 05/31/17, Worked with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning, Assisted the classroom teacher in reinforcing learning materials and skills, Monitored work as assigned by classroom teacher, Served as teacher in the absence of classroom teacher, Performed non-instructional duties such as snack, toileting, and clothing, Maintained a safe learning environment, Maintained confidentiality of students, Was a source for the IEP team, as needed

Timeline

1st Grade

Immacolata Catholic School
07.2023 - Current

Summer School Teacher- Brennan Woods Elementary

Northwest R1 School District
06.2022 - 06.2023

Preschool (3-4)

St, John the Baptist
07.2019 - 01.2023

Special Ed. and Title I Paraprofessional

Northwest R1 ECC
03.2015 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Education-Early Childhood, Birth-3rd Certification

University of Missouri-St. Louis
Erica Dees