Erika Kunders
Saint Helens,OR
Summary
Dynamic Kindergarten Teacher with expertise in tailored educational methods and childhood development, recognized for enhancing student engagement at St Helens School District. Fostered collaborative parent engagement and implemented differentiated instruction, significantly improving student reading skills through innovative phonics-based strategies. Committed to creating a safe, supportive learning environment that promotes academic success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
St Helens School District
09.2018 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Kindergarten Teacher
Rainier School District
09.2012 - 06.2018
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Reading
Lewis And Clark College
Portland, OR01-2015
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University
Portland, OR05-2011
Master of Science - Business
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR01-2000
Skills
- Tailored Educational Methods
- Collaborative Parent Engagement
- Educational Planning
- Childhood Development Expertise
Accomplishments
Current participant with LETRS comprehensive professional learning program, including Science of Reading into my literacy instruction
Completed AVID professional development with McBride Elementary
Guiding Coalition grade level leader at McBride Elementary
Les Schwab Tireless Teacher Award
Earned in 2018, Les Schwab Tire Centers celebrates teachers who go above and beyond in their experience in inspiring students.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
St Helens School District
09.2018 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Rainier School District
09.2012 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Reading
Lewis And Clark College
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University
Master of Science - Business
Oregon State University
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