Erika Poe
Pleasant Grove,AL
Summary
Passionate Prekindergarten Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Birmingham City Schools, specializing in differentiated instruction and parent-teacher communication. Expert in fostering academic growth through social-emotional learning and literacy development. Achieved increased engagement by implementing diverse, play-based learning strategies. Experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prekindergarten Lead Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Prekindergarten Teacher
The Learning Center At New Life
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Miles College
Fairfield, AL12.2010
Associate of Science - Pre-Teacher Education
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05.2005
Skills
Parent-Teacher Communication
Differentiated Instruction
IEP support
Social-Emotional Learning training
Literacy development
Technology Integration
Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Diversity and Inclusion
Certification
Valid Alabama Teaching Licenses-
Class A, Early Childhood (Level P-3)
Class B, Early Childhood (Level P-3)
Class B, Elementary (Level K-6)
Timeline
Prekindergarten Lead Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
08.2014 - Current
Prekindergarten Teacher
The Learning Center At New Life
02.2012 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Miles College
Associate of Science - Pre-Teacher Education
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Valid Alabama Teaching Licenses-
Class A, Early Childhood (Level P-3)
Class B, Early Childhood (Level P-3)
Class B, Elementary (Level K-6)
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