Erika Dunn
Hot Springs Village,AR
Summary
Highly motivated paraprofessional with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy, and well-behaved. Effective at building relationships with students and being calm when mediating student conflicts.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Fountain Lake School District
Hot Springs, AR
12.2021 - Current
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Receptionist
Catholic Health Initiatives, Inc
Hot Springs, AR
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
Lead Nursery Teacher
123's and ABC's Childcare
Hot Springs, AR
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Toddler Teacher
123's and ABC's Childcare
Hot Springs, AR
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Developed and implemented a variety of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in toddlers.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Floater Teacher
123's and ABC's Childcare
Hot Springs, AR
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Assisted with daily classroom activities and routines.
- Collaborated with teachers, substitutes and administrators for smooth daily functions.
- Provided support to classroom teachers during their absence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Hamilton High School
Pearcy, AR05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UTSome College (No Degree) -
National Park College
Hot Springs, ARSkills
- Relationship Building
- Experience working with children of all ages
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Ability to multitask
- De-escalating and Resolving Conflicts
Certification
- Certification in de-escalation, transportation, and restraint from Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Professional Crisis Management (PCM).
- ParaPro Praxis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Fountain Lake School District
12.2021 - Current
Receptionist
Catholic Health Initiatives, Inc
01.2018 - 12.2021
Lead Nursery Teacher
123's and ABC's Childcare
09.2014 - 09.2016
Toddler Teacher
123's and ABC's Childcare
07.2013 - 09.2014
Floater Teacher
123's and ABC's Childcare
02.2013 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Lake Hamilton High School
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governor's University
Some College (No Degree) -
National Park College
- Certification in de-escalation, transportation, and restraint from Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Professional Crisis Management (PCM).
- ParaPro Praxis
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