Collaborative professional with a passion to help educators implement innovative ideas to increase student engagement and learning.
Hi, I’m
Erin Ermis
Technology Education
Neenah,WI
Summary
Overview
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Neenah Joint School DistrictNeenah, Wisconsin
Instructional Library Technology Specialist
8 2019 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted teachers with integrating technology in classroom through co-teaching model.
- Assisted teachers K-5 with digital learning during virtual learning.
- Led district wide professional development for variety of topics.
- Planned and assisted educators with implementation of technology integrated lessons.
- Taught STEM based lessons on regular basis.
- Determined technology and STEM needs and used of Common School Funds to help foster those needs.
- Implement Makerspace (K-5) in four elementary schools.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Trained staff, students, and faculty on use of library technology.
- Managed the selection and procurement of technology tools and educational resources, including books, for two schools, ensuring that both students and staff had access to the necessary materials to enhance learning outcomes.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
- Developed comprehensive training materials to educate employees on new technology tools and applications.
- Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
Neenah Joint School DistrictNeenah, Wisconsin
5th Grade Teacher
08.2016 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Provided training to staff on student led conferences using Google Sites.
- Supported 5th grade team with student website portfolios.
- Implemented use of Echo Dot in daily class activities and presented results at ISTE and TIES.
- Implemented creative technology ideas to increase engagement and learning goals.
- Used blended learning approach for literacy, math, and writing.
- Used flipped lessons to differentiate instruction.
- Used innovated learning practices such as Student Led Conferences with student made websites to show student learning.
- Partnered with AskMyClass to develop teacher implementation practices for AI Virtual assistances in classroom.
- Served as Tech Mentor for building.
Ripon School DistrictRipon, Wisconsin
4th Grade Teacher
06.2014 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Integrated curriculum with technology to increase learning in one-to-one computer classroom.
- Daily use of standard based grading.
- Served on hiring committee for new faculty
- Worked in collaboration with literacy coach to train staff
- Building Initial Educator Mentor
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing unique needs of each student.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adjusting instructional approaches as needed.
- Increased student participation with interactive learning tools and diverse teaching methods.
Ripon School DistrictRipon, WI
3rd Grade Teacher
06.2012 - 06.2014
Job overview
- With one-to-one technology integrated it's use creatively into curriculum. Ex: students created website to welcome new students as part of nonfiction writing.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Ripon School DistrictRipon, WI
7th Grade Language Arts/Reading Teacher
08.2008 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Collaboratively worked to design and write proposal for Catalyst Charter school.
- Piloted use of standards based grading.
- Wrote and received grant to purchase 160 books for students.
Education
University of Wisconsin OshkoshOshkosh, WI
Certification Program from Principal License
09.2015 - 2016.01
University Overview
University of Wisconsin OshkoshOshkosh, WI
Master of Arts from Education Leadership With Technology Emphasis
09.2010 - 2012.12
University Overview
University of Wisconsin OshkoshOshkosh, WI
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
09.1995 - 2000.05
University Overview
Skills
Curriculum design
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Earned Media Literacy Educator Certification through KQED and PBS
- Presented at ISTE Chicago on implementing AI in classrooms.
- Created teacher implementation guide for AskMyClass.
- Presented at TIES on implementing AI in classrooms.
- Presented at WASB on implementing AI in classrooms.
- Presented at SLATE on Google Sites student portfolios.
- Presented at SLATE virtually on Student Led Conferences.
- Presented for multiple PLD at Neenah School District on various topics.
- Presented on Makerspace to library specialists for CESA 7.
- PBS Media Educator Certification.
- Presented for 2022 PBS Media Literacy Cohort.
- Provided Exemplar lesson for PBS Media Literacy website.
Presented at ISTE Chicago 2019
Presented at ISTE Chicago 2019
During the 2018-2019 school year I piloted the use of an Echo Dot in collaboration with a second grade teacher in the building. We presented at ISTE about our experience and how to use the device in a primary and upper elementary classroom. This presentation led to a collaboration with AskMyClass and the implementation of Echo Dot use throughout the Neenah Joint School District.
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Neenah Joint School District
08.2016 - 08.2019
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Certification Program from Principal License
09.2015 - 2016.01
4th Grade Teacher
Ripon School District
06.2014 - 06.2016
3rd Grade Teacher
Ripon School District
06.2012 - 06.2014
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Master of Arts from Education Leadership With Technology Emphasis
09.2010 - 2012.12
7th Grade Language Arts/Reading Teacher
Ripon School District
08.2008 - 08.2012
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
09.1995 - 2000.05
Instructional Library Technology Specialist
Neenah Joint School District
8 2019 - Current
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