Ericka Hamm
Fremont,CA
Summary
A motivated teacher that is eager to promote leadership, life-long skills, and knowledge of key subjects.
Earnest, well-grounded, and passionate about imparting a deep love of working with children with 30 years of
teaching, tutoring, and supporting students with special needs and learning disabilities (birth- 12th grade). With
strong leadership skills to guide students through daily acclivities, patient and able to handle difficult situations,
parental concerns, and high needs students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Oakland Unified Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom.
- Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with complex problem-solving tasks and thought-provoking discussions.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Computer Science Teacher
Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls-Create a Loop
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
- Invigilated and graded projects, quizzes and examinations.
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to 50 students.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Compiled reading lists and other relevant assignments to bolster student understanding of class concepts.
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces.
- Maintained orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies.
- Set up computers and networking systems and delivered step-by-step instructions on basic use.
Summer School Teacher
Ferguson-Florissant School District
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
- Developed and implemented activities to reinforce learning concepts.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Planned and delivered 6-weeks of academic enrichment lessons
Instructional Aide
Ferguson-Florissant School District
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment to allow all students to be successful in a classroom setting.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Monitor classroom when another responsibility requires teachers to be out of the classroom.
- Perform supportive behavior management tasks.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow
Student Teacher
Ferguson-Florissant School District
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping
Paraprofessional
Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.2004 - 05.2016
- Assist students K-12 with special needs in a classroom setting
- Provided instructional support across all subject areas and academic levels
- Participating in classroom activities and providing one on one tutoring
- Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Attend IEP, 504 Behavior Plan meetings.
- Read IEP goals and track individual student data.
- Provide appropriate modifications and adaptations specified on IEP's.
Education
BACHELOR oF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES - Youth And Adult Development
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO05.2021
Skills
- Experience with:
- Guided Reading, Teacher College Benchmark Running Records, SIPPS,Imagine Learning,iReady
- Math : Eureka Math
- Science : My Sci
- Technology
- Experience with Canvas, Google Classroom, Zoom, , Nearpod, Clever, ClassDojo,Smartboard, Microsoft, Document Cameras
- Assessment strategies
- Student engagement
Certification
- Missouri Substitute Certification
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Oakland Unified Schools
10.2023 - Current
Summer School Teacher
Ferguson-Florissant School District
06.2021 - 07.2021
Instructional Aide
Ferguson-Florissant School District
12.2020 - 06.2021
Student Teacher
Ferguson-Florissant School District
12.2020 - 05.2021
Computer Science Teacher
Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls-Create a Loop
08.2020 - 08.2023
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
02.2018 - 04.2020
Paraprofessional
Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.2004 - 05.2016
BACHELOR oF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES - Youth And Adult Development
University of Missouri - St Louis
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