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, NC12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
McMurry University
Abilene, TX05.2014
Associate of Science - Avionics
Community College of The Air Force
Abilene, TX03.2002
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