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ERICKA DEMORRIS

Clawson,MI

Summary

Experienced with classroom management and implementing curriculum tailored to individual student needs. Utilizes teaching strategies to engage students and enhance learning outcomes. Knowledge of maintaining a structured and positive educational environment for all.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Clawson Public Schools
02.2025 - Current
  • Took over for special education classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
  • Organized lesson plans and followed a schedule.
  • Data keeping and tracking to manage IEP goals.
  • Implementing supplemental work to meet student's needs
  • Pulling students into a special education classroom to complete work and assist them in meeting their IEP goals.
  • Pushing into the general education classroom to assist with work in that setting.
  • Managing behaviors and behavioral outbursts.
  • Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Mentored struggling students one-on-one, resulting in significant improvements in their academic performance.
  • Adjusted instructional strategies based on ongoing assessments of student needs and abilities, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for all learners.

Paraprofessional

Clawson Public Schools
09.2021 - 02.2025
  • Working daily with individual students under the guidance of a Special Education teacher
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Integrating students into the general population
  • Making adjustments to class work so task is obtainable given each student's unique scope of knowledge
  • Recognizing, responding to and de-escalating everyday crisis situations
  • Providing the least restrictive environment for students to learn and thrive
  • Following IEP protocols and working towards IEP goals
  • CPR, First Aid and CPI Certified
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.

Manager

Family Video
02.2009 - 03.2014
  • Responsible for meeting sales goals
  • Inventory and loss control management
  • Bi-weekly payroll paperwork
  • Marketing promotion and tracking
  • Time management
  • Interviewed potential employees and assisted with the hiring process
  • Excellent people skills and customer service experience

Education

Integrative Studies: Focus On Elementary Education

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI
12-2025

Associate - General Studies

Oakland University
Clawson, MI
03.2025

Diploma -

Howell High School
05.2009

Skills

  • Positive reinforcement
  • Student engagement
  • Special education
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Collaborative learning
  • Oral communication
  • Visual aids creation
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Relationship building and management

Certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI)

CPR

First Aid


Timeline

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Clawson Public Schools
02.2025 - Current

Paraprofessional

Clawson Public Schools
09.2021 - 02.2025

Manager

Family Video
02.2009 - 03.2014

Diploma -

Howell High School

Integrative Studies: Focus On Elementary Education

The University of Olivet

Associate - General Studies

Oakland University

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