Erica Watson
Lodge Grass,MT
Summary
Adept at fostering student development, I excelled in differentiated instruction and classroom management at Hardin School District 17H&1. Leveraging skills in social-emotional learning and cultural sensitivity, I significantly enhanced special needs education, focusing on innovative teaching methods and strong parent-teacher communication to support student success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Hardin School District 17H&1
Hardin, MT
08.2019 - Current
- Conducted assessments of student's academic levels and monitored their progress.
- Empowered students with lessons on setting realistic goals and advocating for needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities related to special education services.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding best practices for teaching special needs students.
- Organized learning activities that promoted physical, mental and social development of special needs children.
- Planned creative lesson plans that incorporated differentiated instruction techniques.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Elementary School Teacher
Hardin School District 17H&1
Hardin, MT
08.2004 - 05.2007
- Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Montana State University, Billings
Billings, MT03-2004
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Play-based learning approaches
- Social skills development
- Child development
- Cultural sensitivity
Timeline
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Hardin School District 17H&1
08.2019 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Hardin School District 17H&1
08.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Montana State University, Billings