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Erin M. Collier

Erin M. Collier

Yakima

Summary

Passionate kindergarten teacher who fosters a supportive and engaging learning environment for young learners. Skilled in developing creative lesson plans that are accommodating of various learning styles, and that promote critical thinking and social Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, and reflect on my teaching practices to continue to enhance my teaching and student learning.earning. Committed to making a positive impact on students' early educational journeys by nurturing curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Gilbert Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
  • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Representative for Kindergarten Team

4th Grade Teacher

Garfield Elementary School
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Long Term Substitute Position

- Conducted Parent Teacher Conferences

- Administered SBA

Certified Substitute Teacher (K-12)

Yakima School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Subbed in a variety of grades: K - 8th

- Two Long - Term Substitute Positions (1st and 4th)

Lead Teacher - STEAM After School Program

21st Century/ESD 105
10.2022 - 12.2022

1st Grade Teacher

Ridgeview Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022

Student Teacher - 3rd Grade

McKinley Elementary School
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Long Term Substitute Position

- Conducted Parent Teacher Conferences

Paraeducator (2nd and 3rd Grade)

McKinley Elementary School
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Short Job Duration due to Being Accepted into the Current Cohort at the time with WGU (previously expected to be a 6 month- 1 year wait) - Started Student Teaching

Substitute Paraeducator (Various Grades)

Yakima School District
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Received Full-Time Employment with the YSD as a Para-Educator

Wellness Membership Advisor

Elements Massage
04.2021 - 07.2021

Transferrable Skills:

  • Time-Management: Had a flowchart of tasks that needed to be done throughout the day at specific times to ensure flow of the studio and comfort of guests
  • Communication Skills: Man interactions with guests over the phone, messenger, and in person.

DTC Operator

Northwest Wine Services
09.2020 - 04.2021

Transferrable Skills:

Time Management: Managed multiple and often conflicting demands that were expected to be met in a timely manner

Flexibility: Hours would often extend into overtime with little to no notice, due to shipment sizes and demands being bigger than expected, or deliveries showing up late

Project Manager

Mustang Signs
05.2020 - 09.2020

Transferrable Skills:

  • Organization: Maintained organized list of current jobs and varying stages they were all in- high use of organizational skills in order to be successful
  • Communication: Maintained clear and concise communication with staff, vendors, and customers to maintain the flow of projects and expected timelines etc.

Administrative Coordinator

Sandvik Special Metals
11.2018 - 05.2020

Transferrable Skills:

Communication Skills: High volume of interaction with executives, employees, visitors, and vendors on a daily basis - exuded high capability of communicating professionally, effectively, and efficiently.

Organization: Implemented many "how to" binders and procedures for the maintenance of fleet, billing, office supply "inventory/orders, contracts, bids, etc.

Front Office Assistant

Kadlec Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 11.2018

Transferable Skills:

Independence/Trustworthiness: Had to work with little to no supervision due to traveling to all clinics - proven ability to self govern and be successful

Leadership: Served as back up to my Supervisor to schedule MA, RN, and Front Office Staff at 30+ clinics based on need - proven example of leadership skills

Privacy/Respect: Responsible for handling personal and sensitive information daily with discretion - I apply the same sensibility regarding FERPA and the safety of my students as it relates to education

Reconciliation Specialist

Columbia Distributing
03.2015 - 10.2016

Transferrable Skills:

Reports/Data: Responsible for all invoices generated as well as running a daily, weekly and monthly report showing earnings and ensuring that all monies are accounted for and balanced

Customer Service: Served many local businesses and dealt with many people from the public

Leadership: Served as head chairman for the Safety Committee - organized events, ran monthly safety meetings, took meeting notes

Student Worker

Western Oregon University Campus Bookstore
09.2012 - 12.2014

Transferrable Skills:

  • Creativity: Designed and put together window displays
  • Customer Service: Possessed knowledge of text books and products we carried, and provided excellent customer care

State Commodity Inspector (Cherries & Hops)

Washington State Department of Agriculture
06.2011 - 06.2014

Transferrable Skills:

Data Collection: Collected grades of cherries and/or hops, performed necessary tests at a ratio appropriate for that particular lot size and reported those to the WSDA home office daily, and any quality/grading issues to the packing boss as they occurred

Ability to Work Under Pressure: Commodities are a fast paced environment, with long hours, and not

Leadership: Ran a 5-person team - ensuring that everyone was on track, and working efficiently and safely

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching, Elementary Education

Western Governors University
WA
07.2022

Bachelor of Science Degree - Business

Western Oregon University
12.2014

Associates of Art Degree -

Yakima Valley Community College
06.2012

High School Diploma -

Eisenhower High School
06.2009

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Positive Relationship Building with Staff, Students, and Parents
  • Willingness and Proven Desire to Reflect on Teaching to Continue to Improve as an Educator
  • Team Player - Willingness and Desire to Collaborate
  • True Heart for Teaching
  • Experience in Administering State Tests
  • Experience in Teaching the Fundamentals of Reading - Phonemic Awareness
  • Ability to Stay Calm Under Pressure

Certification

Elementary Education, K-5, The Washington State Board of Education

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Gilbert Elementary School
08.2023 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

Garfield Elementary School
03.2023 - 06.2023

Lead Teacher - STEAM After School Program

21st Century/ESD 105
10.2022 - 12.2022

1st Grade Teacher

Ridgeview Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022

Certified Substitute Teacher (K-12)

Yakima School District
08.2022 - 06.2023

Student Teacher - 3rd Grade

McKinley Elementary School
02.2022 - 06.2022

Paraeducator (2nd and 3rd Grade)

McKinley Elementary School
12.2021 - 02.2022

Substitute Paraeducator (Various Grades)

Yakima School District
11.2021 - 12.2021

Wellness Membership Advisor

Elements Massage
04.2021 - 07.2021

DTC Operator

Northwest Wine Services
09.2020 - 04.2021

Project Manager

Mustang Signs
05.2020 - 09.2020

Administrative Coordinator

Sandvik Special Metals
11.2018 - 05.2020

Front Office Assistant

Kadlec Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 11.2018

Reconciliation Specialist

Columbia Distributing
03.2015 - 10.2016

Student Worker

Western Oregon University Campus Bookstore
09.2012 - 12.2014

State Commodity Inspector (Cherries & Hops)

Washington State Department of Agriculture
06.2011 - 06.2014

Master of Arts - Teaching, Elementary Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science Degree - Business

Western Oregon University

Associates of Art Degree -

Yakima Valley Community College

High School Diploma -

Eisenhower High School
Erin M. Collier