Erica Pina
Borger ,TX
Summary
Dynamic instructional aide and childcare teacher with a proven track record at Borger ISD and Buttercup House INC., specializing in student needs support and collaborative learning. Expert in fostering educational environments through group and individual instruction, achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes. Skilled in mentoring and leadership, evidenced by enhanced team efficiency and increased student engagement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Aide
Borger ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Managed resources effectively, ensuring that instructional materials were readily available when needed by both teachers and students.
- Served as a mentor to new instructional aides, offering guidance on effective teaching methods and sharing best practices from personal experience.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students and addressing individual needs.
Childcare Teacher
Buttercup House INC.
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Supported diverse student needs through differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring academic success for all learners.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering a deeper understanding of subject matter.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Improved literacy skills among students by incorporating engaging reading materials and targeted writing exercises.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular progress updates and conferences, strengthening support networks for students.
- Implemented hands-on learning experiences to reinforce key concepts and improve retention rates among students.
- Evaluated student performance through formative assessments, allowing for timely feedback and targeted interventions as needed.
- Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current in educational research and best practices, applying this knowledge to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Supervisor
Denny's Restaurant
04.2005 - 01.2013
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Education
No Degree - Education (Still Working)
Texas Woman University
Denton 12-2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Amarillo College
Amarillo 05-2021
Child Development Early Childhood Administrator - Early Childhood Care And Education
Amarillo College
Amarillo 12-2020
High School Diploma -
Garey High School
321 W. Lexington Ave 05-2009
Skills
- Student needs support
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Learning modality knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructional Aide
Borger ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
Childcare Teacher
Buttercup House INC.
10.2017 - 11.2020
Supervisor
Denny's Restaurant
04.2005 - 01.2013
No Degree - Education (Still Working)
Texas Woman University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Amarillo College
Child Development Early Childhood Administrator - Early Childhood Care And Education
Amarillo College
High School Diploma -
Garey High School
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