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Erika Larson

Raleigh,United States

Summary

Dedicated and enthusiastic librarian with history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Dedicated to fostering welcoming and inviting atmosphere.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Media Specialist

Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh, NC
08.2022 - Current
  • Manage collection and circulation of 15,000+ books and devices using Destiny.
  • Designated and oversees instructional areas.
  • Plans and leads 6 classes on information literacy and technology use.
  • Maintains and troubleshoots equipment for school-wide use.
  • Joined forces with teachers and administrators to support curriculum content, learning outcomes and student information needs.
  • Improved library operations by digitizing practices, creating workflows for staff, and designing infographics and websites.

Educator

Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh, NC
07.2014 - 07.2022
  • Attended NCTies 2020 and 2021 for educational technologies and procedures.
  • Engaging lesson planning - 5 subjects, virtual and face-to-face.
  • Converted 50+ assessments to digital versions.
  • Converted 10+ items daily to digital versions.
  • Researched websites for student engagement, incorporated them into instruction.
  • Analyzed data and created differentiated instruction based on student strengths and needs.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents regularly.
  • Independently pursued additional certifications requiring 30-40 hours of PD.
  • Led staff PD for Digital Portfolios, and remote teaching tools.
  • Designed engaging and dynamic presentations daily
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives

Membership Services Coordinator

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Texas
Abilene, TX
04.2002 - 08.2012
  • Maintained comprehensive and accurate membership database of 25,000+ members.
  • Communicated professionally with colleagues, members, insurers, and human resources.
  • Trained staff in Siebel CRM Software
  • Analyzed 50+ applications per week for membership and managed customer billing and enrollment.

Offensive Avionics Technician

United States Air Force
Abilene, TX
03.1998 - 03.2002
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
  • Debriefed aircrew, documented concerns, delegated repairs .
  • Analyzed wiring diagrams and schematics to accurately troubleshoot aircraft systems.
  • DoD Secret level clearance

Education

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

McMurry University
Abilene, TX
05.2014

Associate of Science - Avionics

Community College of The Air Force
Abilene, TX
03.2002

Skills

  • Strong Technological Skills
  • Google Workspace
  • IOs and MS
  • Efficiency
  • Collaboration
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Quick Learner
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Self-Motivated

Timeline

High School Media Specialist

Wake County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Educator

Wake County Public Schools
07.2014 - 07.2022

Membership Services Coordinator

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Texas
04.2002 - 08.2012

Offensive Avionics Technician

United States Air Force
03.1998 - 03.2002

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

North Carolina Central University

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

McMurry University

Associate of Science - Avionics

Community College of The Air Force