Ericka Flemming
Temple,TX
Summary
Experienced educator prepared for role, with strong focus on fostering student development and academic achievement. Demonstrates effective teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration and reliable support. Expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement strategies. Highly motivated to drive educational success and continuous improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Teacher
Belton Early Childhood School
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented data-driven instructional techniques to track student progress over time and adjust lessons accordingly for optimal success.
- Coordinated with special education staff to develop appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities while maintaining high academic standards while serving as the General Education Teacher in a Co-Teacher classroom.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in increased parent involvement and support.
- Assessed student progress regularly with formal and informal evaluations, ensuring targeted instruction for each learner's unique needs.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, enhance curriculum, and improve overall school performance.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Educational Aide III
Belton Early Childhood School
08.2016 - 05.2023
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Classroom Management and Discipline.
- Ability to learn new things and apply appropriately.
- Well rounded and great communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to environment.
- Collaborated with teacher and parents to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Teaching Assistant
The Cole Academy
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
- Completed series of PATCH training classes.
Teaching Assistant
Richland School District Two
10.2008 - 12.2011
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences Business/Child Dev.
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC12.2008
Skills
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Student-centered learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Social-emotional learning training
- Classroom technology
Conscious Discipline Trained since 2009
Having the ability to work with children in a form of responding and not reacting to conflict. Speaking with children on their level using a specific and careful language to help create a safe space at school as well as working with parents to create a safe space and language at home.
Timeline
Professional Teacher
Belton Early Childhood School
08.2023 - Current
Educational Aide III
Belton Early Childhood School
08.2016 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant
The Cole Academy
06.2013 - 11.2014
Teaching Assistant
Richland School District Two
10.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences Business/Child Dev.
South Carolina State University
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