Erika Fondren
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
To obtain a remote/virtual position within the education field, that offers opportunities for advancement and great responsibility.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPED Resource Math 6-8 grade Teacher
Fort Smith Public Schools
Fort Smith, AR
01.2017 - Current
- SPED Inclusion, Reading Dyslexia Interventionist
- Special Olympics Coach Basketball/Track and Field Events
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student needs.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance instructional delivery.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote student involvement.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional practices.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Education
SPED K-12 Master Degree -
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR12.2020
Management Certificate of Completion -
Graduate School for Leadership/Management
Washington, D.C.12.2011
Teaching License Obtained -
National Teachers Licensure Program
Little Rock, AR12.2007
Bachelors of Arts Degree - General Studies
University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR12.1998
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Special education strategies
- Educational technology
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
Certification
- Arkansas Teaching License
- Management/Leadership Certificate
- Computer Security Certificate
- Diversity Certificate
- CPR/First Aid Certificate
- Career Success Standards Certificate
- Victory Ministries Certificate
Hobbies and Interests
- Victory Ministries
- Women Run/Walk Club
- Singing
- Reading
- Outdoor activities
- Traveling
- Workshops
- Conferences
- Expos
Volunteer Experience
- Clarksville Boxing Team Concessions Coordinator
- Head Start Reading Program Volunteer
- Clarksville Schools Parent Volunteer
- Kansas Children Service League Volunteer
- Senator, Student Government Association
- ASA Softball Team Parent Volunteer
Awards
- Fort Smith school district grant and mini grant recipient
- 2006 Teacher of the Year Award
- Forest Service Career Success Standards Award
- Recipient of the Hickman Scholarship Award
- Recipient of University of the Ozarks Minority Scholarship
- Clarksville Boxing Team Sponsor Award
Languages
Basic Spanish
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SPED Resource Math 6-8 grade Teacher
Fort Smith Public Schools
01.2017 - Current
SPED K-12 Master Degree -
Arkansas Tech University
Management Certificate of Completion -
Graduate School for Leadership/Management
Teaching License Obtained -
National Teachers Licensure Program
Bachelors of Arts Degree - General Studies
University of the Ozarks