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Erica Washoe

Medford

Summary

Versatile and dedicated with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

DSP

IMPACT
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Educational Assistant

Southern Oregon Education Service District
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Monitored student behavior to promote positive classroom atmosphere and encourage respectful interactions.
  • Coordinated with parents and guardians to communicate student progress and address concerns.
  • Enhanced student engagement with hands-on activities and interactive lessons that fostered curiosity.
  • Guided small group activities to reinforce key concepts and encourage peer collaboration.
  • Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.

Infant/toddler/preschool Teacher

OnTrack Rogue Valley
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Encouraged creativity with art projects and music activities that stimulate imagination and self-expression.
  • Created a positive classroom atmosphere with routines and structure that promote security and confidence.
  • Enhanced language skills with storytelling sessions and vocabulary-building games.
  • Organized hands-on learning experiences to encourage curiosity and exploration in young children.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to cultivate respect and cooperation among students.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.

Educational Assistant

Jackson County Early Intervention/Early Childhood
01.2019 - 03.2022

Preschool Teacher

Southern Oregon Head Start
09.2010 - 06.2011
  • Organized hands-on learning experiences to encourage curiosity and exploration in young children.
  • Created a positive classroom atmosphere with routines and structure that promote security and confidence.
  • Encouraged creativity with art projects and music activities that stimulate imagination and self-expression.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to cultivate respect and cooperation among students.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.

Education

Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Rouge Community College
Medford, OR
06.2020

Skills

  • collaboration
  • Special education assistance
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Self-management support
  • Dependable and responsible
  • CPR certification
  • First aid training

Timeline

DSP

IMPACT
04.2024 - Current

Educational Assistant

Southern Oregon Education Service District
05.2023 - 06.2024

Infant/toddler/preschool Teacher

OnTrack Rogue Valley
08.2022 - 05.2023

Educational Assistant

Jackson County Early Intervention/Early Childhood
01.2019 - 03.2022

Preschool Teacher

Southern Oregon Head Start
09.2010 - 06.2011

Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Rouge Community College
Erica Washoe