Aspiring Special Education Teacher and former professional touring musician with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities and cultures. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement and social success.
Hi, I’m
Eric Silverman Shevrin
Education Specialist
South Pasadena,CA
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
California State University, Los AngelesLos Angeles, United States
C. Lamar Mayer Learning Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons that met state standards over a 13-week unit with 2 co-teachers in a first-grade inclusive setting
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback, evaluate and discuss instructional strategies
- Incorporated creative, unique, and engaging activities to achieve student participation and multi-modal learning (i.e. writers workshop, jigsaw method, Socratic seminar).
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Saddle CreekLos Angeles, CA
Touring Musician
02.2016 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Played various instruments professionally, including guitar, piano and drums.
- Taught private guitar and piano lessons, adapting fees to ages and skill levels.
- Proficient in reading and writing music, music theory, piano, drums and guitar
- Performed in over 200 shows across the United States and Canada, connecting with youth over art, music, and other topics
Sinai Akiba AcademyWestwood, CA
Assistant Substitute Teacher
04.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Arie Crown Hebrew Day SchoolSkokie, IL
Behavioral Interventionist
01.2013 - 07.2014
Job overview
- One-to-one social coaching with 13/14 year old male with Autism Spectrum DIsorder (ASD).
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel, and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Lake Valley CampBoscobel, WI
Summer Camp Director
01.2011 - 09.2012
Job overview
- Direct supervision of 6 counselors and 60 campers for two consecutive summers (8 camp sessions).
- Developed multiple original all-camp programs for over 100 campers from the ground up, laying out a framework, and defining roles.
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
- Maintained a fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing a culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Holiday Home CampWilliams Bay, WI
Overnight Camp Counselor
05.2009 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Ages 10-16 Camp serves historically underserved youth, many in foster care and with disabilities.
- Ensured and promoted the physical and emotional safety of each camper while building a cabin identity and rapport in a 24/7 setting
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety, and inclusivity.
Education
California State University - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Education Specialist Mild/Moderate
06.2024
University Overview
University of WisconsinMadison, WI
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
University Overview
- 3.3 GPA
- Study Abroad: London, UK Sociology
Skills
- Special Education
- IEP Compliance
- Instructional strategies
- Emotional Support
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Parent Communication
- Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Student Rapport-Building
- Social Sciences
- Art and Music Education
- Student-centered learning
Teacher Observation Experience
Teacher Observation Experience
Downtown Magnets High School, Los Angeles, CA 01/22-04/2022
- Observed Special Education Chair for 4 months and various general education teachers for over 45 hours
- Attended an IEP meeting and shown robust organizational and instructional strategies for interventions and IEPs by an experienced teacher
- Observed and interacted with 9-12 graders in general and special education environments
- Mr. Joseph Staub offered to write a letter of recommendation and is a reference
Quote
If you don’t become the ocean you’ll be seasick every day.
Timeline
C. Lamar Mayer Learning Center
California State University, Los Angeles
01.2023 - 05.2023
Touring Musician
Saddle Creek
02.2016 - 01.2021
Assistant Substitute Teacher
Sinai Akiba Academy
04.2015 - 01.2016
Behavioral Interventionist
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
01.2013 - 07.2014
Summer Camp Director
Lake Valley Camp
01.2011 - 09.2012
Overnight Camp Counselor
Holiday Home Camp
05.2009 - 09.2010
California State University - Los Angeles
Education Specialist Mild/Moderate
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
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