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Erica Hyre

Louisburg,NC

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective educator offering 15 years of valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Adoption Counselor and Applicant Advocate

The Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue
09.2023 - Current
  • Create teams within the rescue; four teams with over 40 volunteers
  • Recruit and train volunteers; over 40 volunteers
  • Lead a team of 30 members
  • Write SOPs for the rescue teams
  • Write a proposal for the restructuring of the the AA team as well as the rescue as a whole
  • Schedule and interview adoption, foster, and volunteer applicants
  • Place volunteers on the correct teams.

ESL Instructor

West Georgia Technical Community College
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Provided classroom management, organized, instructed, and supervised ESL (English as a Second Language) students in classroom settings
  • Applied teaching principles to develop, implement, and recommend curriculum and age-appropriate activities to meet the needs and interests of students
  • Planned and conducted classroom instruction, adult evaluations, and communication with students
  • Assisted ESL students with reading comprehension, spelling, grammar, cultural sensitivity and awareness, conversational English, and English composition
  • Advised ESL students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, student progress as well as assess students' college and career readiness goals.

ESL Instructor

Auburn University-Shorelight Education
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Provided classroom management, organization, instruction, and supervision for students in university classroom settings
  • Responsible for core course planning, creating an intermediate curriculum, the establishment of the syllabus schedule, and adherence to the curriculum guidelines
  • Taught core subjects and designed and developed individualized teaching techniques to include pair work, peer tutoring, cooperative learning, both media and computerized instruction, and both large and small group instruction to meet the needs of IEP students
  • Advised students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress
  • Designed and implemented reading curriculum to four other instructors as the Reading Team Leader.

Adjunct EFL Instructor

Wake Technical Community College
08.2012 - 05.2016
  • Provided classroom management, organization, instruction, and supervision for EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students in university classroom settings
  • Applied teaching principles to develop and implement appropriate activities to meet the needs and interests of students
  • Designed and developed individualized teaching techniques to include pair work, peer tutoring, cooperative learning, both media and computerized instruction, and both large and small group instruction to meet the needs of EFL students
  • Assisted EFL students with grammar, listening, reading comprehension, and English composition.

IEP Lead EFL Instructor

North Carolina State University
01.2012 - 05.2016
  • Provided classroom management, organization, instruction, and supervision for IEP students in university classroom settings
  • Responsible for core course planning, creating an intermediate curriculum, the establishment of the syllabus schedule, and adherence to the curriculum guidelines
  • Taught core IEP subjects and designed and developed individualized teaching techniques to include pair work, peer tutoring, cooperative learning, both media and computerized instruction, and both large and small group instruction to meet the needs of IEP students
  • Advised students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress
  • Designed and implemented reading curriculum to five other instructors as the Reading Team Leader.

Basic Skills Instructor – ESL/ERV

Wake Technical Community College
08.2011 - 12.2014
  • Provided classroom management, organized, instructed, and supervised ESL (English as a Second Language) students in classroom settings
  • Applied teaching principles to develop, implement, and recommend curriculum and age-appropriate activities to meet the needs and interests of students
  • Planned and conducted classroom instruction, adult evaluations, and communication with students
  • Assisted ESL students with reading comprehension, spelling, grammar, cultural sensitivity and awareness, conversational English, and English composition
  • Advised ESL students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, student progress as well as assess students' college and career readiness goals.

Army Career Alumni Program (ACAP) Counselor

Serco NA Inc.
12.2009 - 02.2012
  • Provided direct ACAP (Army Career and Alumni Program) services to transitioning military personnel, Army civilians, and their family members which includes automated and manual pre-separation briefings, delivery of job assistance training in group or individual settings
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions and other job assistance activities such as resume critiques and mock interviews
  • Counseled military personnel on strengths and weaknesses of resumes, cover letters, job search strategies and also recommended suggestions to improve their writing skills as well as suggestions for corrections and improvements
  • Assisted in the collective training and development as well as individual training for each client
  • Tracked and monitored the progress of military personnel as well as motivated them to increase their utilization of ACAP Center services.

Basic Skills Instructor – ESOL

Chattahoochee Valley Community College
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Provided classroom management, organized, instructed, and supervised students in classroom settings as assigned
  • Applied teaching principles to develop, implement, and recommend curriculum and age-appropriate activities to meet the needs and interests of students
  • Planned and conducted classroom instruction, adult evaluations, and communication with students and their families
  • Assisted ESOL students with reading comprehension, spelling, grammar, cultural sensitivity and awareness, conversational English, and English composition
  • Advised students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress
  • Administered placement testing and assisted in the design, development, evaluation, and revision of ESOL curricula to ensure student competency.

Aviation English Instructor

Korean Air
03.2007 - 03.2008
  • Developed, implemented, and recommended an aviation English based curriculum and activities to meet the needs and interests of commercial airline pilots
  • Assisted in the analysis, design and development of lesson plans, education training materials, and evaluation program plan
  • Analyzed existing program and made recommendations for the revision of the aviation English program
  • Selected appropriate instructional techniques such as individual guidance, peer tutoring, cooperative learning, media instruction, computerized instruction as well as both large and small group instruction
  • Assisted pilots with reading comprehension, spelling, grammar, cultural sensitivity and awareness, conversational English and English composition
  • Collaborated with other Korean flight crew instructors on current aviation developments and incorporated new techniques and procedures to ensure that all pilots met international aviation English standards
  • Assisted pilots with maintaining international testing standards by instructing test preparation classes.

English Instructor

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
10.2005 - 02.2007
  • Prepared lesson plans, taught and developed instructional material with primary emphasis on American culture, conversation, intensive writing, and practical English classes for businessmen and university students
  • Planned and instructed each subject area using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational, and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning
  • Developed original material and activities for both large and small groups as well as individualized teaching techniques
  • Determined and adjusted supplemental material, illustrations, adaptation of course material, teaching methods, and techniques to meet the needs of the class
  • Assessed required and supplemental examinations to determine students' progress
  • Coordinated with other instructors and supervisor regarding problems and concerns with the intent of implementing solutions.

Education

Master or Arts in TESOL -

School for International Training (SIT)
05.2017

Master of Science in Elementary Education -

Nova Southeastern University
10.2006

Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs -

Marshall University
12.2001

Skills

  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills
  • Proven ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts to diverse audiences
  • Skilled in conflict resolution and negotiation
  • Well organized and self-motivated, detail oriented and able to multi-task
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Smart Board, Blackboard, Moodle, Petstablished, and Hireflix
  • Excellent presentation skills as well as written and verbal communication skills

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Adoption Counselor and Applicant Advocate

The Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue
09.2023 - Current

ESL Instructor

West Georgia Technical Community College
06.2018 - 03.2019

ESL Instructor

Auburn University-Shorelight Education
08.2016 - 06.2018

Adjunct EFL Instructor

Wake Technical Community College
08.2012 - 05.2016

IEP Lead EFL Instructor

North Carolina State University
01.2012 - 05.2016

Basic Skills Instructor – ESL/ERV

Wake Technical Community College
08.2011 - 12.2014

Army Career Alumni Program (ACAP) Counselor

Serco NA Inc.
12.2009 - 02.2012

Basic Skills Instructor – ESOL

Chattahoochee Valley Community College
01.2009 - 12.2009

Aviation English Instructor

Korean Air
03.2007 - 03.2008

English Instructor

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
10.2005 - 02.2007

Master or Arts in TESOL -

School for International Training (SIT)

Master of Science in Elementary Education -

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs -

Marshall University
Erica Hyre