Erin King

*As the Supervising Teacher of the Reggio 4 classroom, I have a wide array of duties.

*I am responsible for creating and implementing an emergent curriculum (incorporating student's interests into activities while intentionally following state standards) for a class of 20 four-year-olds in an inclusive environment. I also pride myself in creating a classroom environment that supports the growth of my students in social, emotional, speech/language and self-help skills among others.

* I am responsible for creating a safe and inspiring classroom setting

*I am responsible for parent communication.

*classroom documentation and posting to parent accessible platform.

* I implement standardized assessments (the Brigance) in Fall and Spring. conferences are done with parents twice a year.

• As a supervising teacher, I am responsible for overseeing two Teaching Assistants and several Student Workers. This requires dividing and delegating tasks, modeling best practices with young children, as well as creating a team atmosphere where I am mentoring my employees in the skills and characteristics that will help them in their careers going forward.
• Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in increased focus and participation from students.
• Individualized instruction to meet children where they are academically and help them progress going forward.

• In this position, I was in charge of instruction and curriculum for a class of 18 three-year-olds
• As a supervising teacher, I also supervised two graduate assistants and 3-4 student workers.

• I was asked to be the school's first Atelierista at Lipman School.
• I designed and created the art space. I partnered with the supervising teachers to extend learning through creative experiences and projects.
• I planned and carried out the initial Arbor Day art auction with our parent group to raise funds for the school.

• I worked for three semesters in the four-year-old Reggio Emilia inspired classroom.
• I assisted the supervising teacher in planning and facilitating academic activities as well as support with behavioral challenges and social emotional education
• I also helped with the cleaning and maintenance of the classroom.

• Worked as a vet tech and surgical technician.
• My responsibilities included: working closely with and assisting the veterinarians while seeing patients, doing basic blood work and pathology, assisting in surgical procedures, and keeping inventory of medications, supplies and controlled substances.

• I carried out and managed the care and feeding for exotic animals up for adoption as well as keeping inventory and ordering products offered in the retail part of the animal hospital
• I supervised several retail employees
• I helped with the medical care of rescued exotic animals surrendered to the Exotic Animal Rescue League (which was housed at the animal hospital)
• I also went into the field to rescue abandoned and injured exotic animals and wildlife for E.A.R.L.