Erica Garrison
Centennial,CO
Summary
Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns.
Professional educator prepared for leadership in teaching role. Proven track record in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing educational needs. Reliable and results-driven, with expertise in student assessment, instructional strategies, and mentoring colleagues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator
The Nest Schools
03.2024 - Current
- Created detailed reports summarizing student performance data on standardized tests.
- Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
Assistant Teacher/Floater
The Goddard Academy
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Took full responsibility for the health and welfare of children
- Helped and developed learning abilities with educational activities
- Maintained a calm demeanor during periods of high volume.
Lead Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
- Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School-Centennial, CO
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Took full responsibility for the health and welfare of children.
- Helped and developed learning abilities with educational activities.
- Maintained a calm demeanor during periods of high volume.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Assistant Teacher
Everbrook Academy
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Took full responsibility for the health and welfare of children
- Helped and developed learning abilities with educational activities
- Maintained a calm demeanor during periods of high volume.
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Dealing with customers at a high intensity level during a pandemic
- Problem solving and working at a fast pace while trying to maintain a level of calmness.
Scout
South West Model Talent Agency
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Attend events and communicate with potential models
- Active listening and providing feedback to interested individuals
- Clarifying and dealing with complex questions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Overland High School
Aurora, COSkills
- Positive role model
- Responsible
- Leadership skills - Varsity Lacrosse Captain
- Good listener
- Caregiving
- Cashiering
- Cleaning Experience
- Childcare
- Toddler Care
- Classroom Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Cash register
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Customer service
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- EQIT Certification
- Working towards a degree
Present
True
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator
The Nest Schools
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher/Floater
The Goddard Academy
08.2023 - 02.2024
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School-Centennial, CO
08.2022 - 02.2023
Lead Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
03.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Teacher
Everbrook Academy
08.2021 - 04.2022
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
02.2021 - 12.2021
Scout
South West Model Talent Agency
10.2018 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Overland High School
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