Erika R. Eberhardt
Roswell,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator and mentor dedicated to fostering a stimulating and supportive learning environment that caters to the unique talents of each student. Proven track record of enhancing student engagement and achievement through innovative teaching methods. Strong competencies in curriculum development, personalized instruction, and educational technology integration. Committed to empowering students to reach their full potential.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESOL Teacher
Abbotts Hill Elementary School
Johns Creek, GA
08.2016 - Current
- Fostered a supportive learning atmosphere by building strong relationships with students and families.
- Elevated learning outcomes by embedding advanced technologies.
- Facilitated dynamic lessons promoting active student involvement.
- Conducted assessments on a regular basis to evaluate progress of ESOL learners.
- Interpreted evaluation findings to optimize education methods.
- Enhanced expertise through professional development related to ESL and ELL.
- Engaged in ongoing communication with parents and guardians about their child's educational goals.
ESOL Teacher
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School
Sandy Springs, GA
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Provide language assistance to speakers of Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, Farsi, Amharic, Swahili, Ewe, French, Dagbani, Mandarin, and Portuguese
- Differentiate instruction to promote academic and language proficiency
- Leverage technology to enhance instruction
- Collaborate with mainstream teachers, provide training opportunities, and serve as a resource for the school community
- Successful at achieving S.M.A.R.T
- Goal of 80% of ESOL students advancing at least one level on the ACCESS Test
- Worked together with BLC to plan a very well attended Parent Breakfast/info session about ESOL
- Created an ESOL training binder for the mainstream teachers which is distributed yearly at the ESOL training session for teachers
First Grade Teacher
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School
08.2006 - 08.2012
- Facilitated a First Grade classroom consisting of up to 23 students
- Utilized multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction
- Used innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative learning, thematic instruction and differentiation
- Used technology to enhance curriculum in all academic areas
- Contributed to a significant increase in student performances on standardized testing
- Provided instructional and administration leadership for the after-school mentoring program, during one semester program nearly doubled in size from 50 to 100 served
- Increased parental involvement by consulting with parents regularly
- Served as Grade Level Administrator for the 2011-2012 school year
- Mentored and coached students to help boost their confidence and competencies, as evidence by scores and completion of work
First Grade Teacher
Amana Academy
07.2005 - 06.2006
- Taught First Grade Students during the school’s inaugural year
- Planned and implemented academically challenging daily classroom activities and lessons
- Assisted children in academic and personal/social growth through interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills
- Received training in The Responsive Classroom and Expeditionary Learning
- Interact with parents to inform them about their children’s academic progress
- Create positive, structured, learning and safe environment for students
2nd Grade Teacher
Charles Barrett Elementary School
10.2000 - 06.2004
- Developed daily lesson plans and testing materials; leveraged the use of technology to enhance instruction, infusing the use the latest technology to conduct research and prepare reports, including: the Internet, department websites, PowerPoint presentation software, and on-line library research
- Served as an instructional leader by modeling high expectations for students and implementing results focused programs
- Ensured compliances with laws, regulations, rules and policies prescribed by the Los Angeles Unified School District
- Taught students basic application software usage, such as Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Internet access using various search engines through browser programs
- Prepared assignments for student reports; assisted students in organizing and writing research findings, bibliographies and final reports
- Implemented various classroom management techniques for maintaining student attention, involvement and discipline
- Partnered with parents in students’ success; provided feedback on students’ progress and to discuss areas needing improvement and additional work
- Chaired the 'Publications Committee,' compiled information for the district regarding social studies department activities
Education
M.Ed. - Elementary Education
Pepperdine University
Los Angeles, CA01.2003
B.S. - Business Management
Pepperdine University
Los Angeles, CA01.1997
Skills
- Student motivation
- Teaching strategies
- Error correction
- Grammar instruction
- Academic support
- Interactive learning
- Online teaching
- Test preparation
- Cultural sensitivity
- Parent communication
- Instructional plan implementation
- Recordkeeping expertise
- Technology integration
- Classroom management
- Reporting requirements
Associationsandcertifications
- California Teacher Certification K-12 with CLAD certificate
- Georgia Educator Certificate for: MIDDLE GRADES (4-8) - SOCIAL SCIENCE
- ESOL ENDORSEMENT
- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (P-5)
Certification
- Teacher Leader Certification
- LETRS Completion Certificate
- PBIS Pathways
Timeline
ESOL Teacher
Abbotts Hill Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
ESOL Teacher
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2016
First Grade Teacher
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School
08.2006 - 08.2012
First Grade Teacher
Amana Academy
07.2005 - 06.2006
2nd Grade Teacher
Charles Barrett Elementary School
10.2000 - 06.2004
- Teacher Leader Certification
- LETRS Completion Certificate
- PBIS Pathways
M.Ed. - Elementary Education
Pepperdine University
B.S. - Business Management
Pepperdine University
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