Erin Sturgeon
Rocky,OK
Summary
Perceptive educator and program coordinator with experience in early childhood, secondary, and higher education, as well as customer service and sales experience. Skilled in curriculum design, online instruction, and program development. Proven success in leading strategic improvements to student outcomes, implementing OER-based learning, and participating in institutional and statewide initiatives. Praised by students for clarity, responsiveness, and creating an inclusive online learning environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Development Faculty / Program Coordinator
Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OK
08.2022 - Current
- Instruct early childhood and child development courses, fostering student engagement through inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive online teaching practices
- Design assessments, activities, and instructional materials aligned with course outcomes and student learning needs
- Develop courses in alignment with the Oklahoma Course Equivalency Project (CEP)
- Supervise office staff and collaborate with the Scholars Coordinator to advance student success initiatives
- Redesigned Child Development program courses to utilize Open Educational Resources (OER), removing textbook costs and enhancing access
- Reinstated the advisory board for the Child Development program to strengthen community and industry collaboration
- Guided NAEYC reaccreditation process and led strategic transition to HLC-only accreditation to save institutional resources
- Led the relocation of the Child Development department to improve visibility and collaboration
- Currently enhancing the quality of students’ required field experiences by improving coordination with program directors and site supervisors
- Serve on Curriculum Committee, Faculty Senate, Program Review Committee, and OCCA Conference Planning Committee
- Maintain professional involvement through NAEYC membership and service on SOCAG Head Start Policy Counci
Curriculum Writer – ELA Framework Project
Oklahoma State Department of Education
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Served on Phase 1 of the high-school writing team for the English Language Arts Curriculum Framework Project
English Teacher
Burns Flat - Dill City Schools
08.2013 - 05.2022
- Instructed English I–III, Business Communications, and ACT Prep; provided after-school tutoring for grades 6–12
- Used varied communication strategies to build relationships with students and families
- Modified instructional practices and assessments to support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
- Administered ACT and PreACT exams
- Served as class sponsor, managed football concessions, and assisted with prom planning
Event Manager
Flying W Guest Ranch
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance
Licensed Insurance Agent
AFLAC Insurance
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Leveraged knowledge of company insurance products and services, as well as customers' circumstances, to advise customers on appropriate choices
- Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service
- Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions
English Teacher
Carnegie High School
08.2005 - 05.2011
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues
- Sponsored student classes and led fundraising and after-prom events
Inside Sales Manager
Residence Inn by Marriott - Dallas Market Center
06.2001 - 04.2002
- Updated accounts and maintained long-term relationships with clients
- Nurtured relationships with long-term, in-house guests to ensure satisfaction with their stay
- Liaised with clients via email or phone to identify and address needs, growing existing accounts through cross-selling
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals
Education
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction – Literacy Studies
University of Texas at Arlington
12.2021
Teacher Education Coursework
University of Central Oklahoma
01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Administration
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05.2001
Skills
- Skilled in utilizing Canvas LMS for course management
- Experienced with Google Workspace tools
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Operational enhancements
- Comprehensive report drafting
- Course execution
- Classroom behavior management
- Curriculum design
- Responsive to new challenges
- Lesson planning
- Program development
- Virtual instruction
Certification
- Elementary Education (1–8)
- Business Education (5–12)
- English (5–12)
- Career Tech Business (5–12)
Awards
- Selected by the BFDC Class of 2022 as the keynote speaker at graduation
- Teacher of Tomorrow, Burns Flat-Dill City High School, 2013–2014
Leadership Experience
- School lead for gradebook system and Go Guardian platform
- Coordinated high school student read-alouds for elementary classes, including virtual adaptations during COVID-19
- Facilitated adoption of new grammar curriculum for grades 6–12
- Implemented student technology use via BF-DC Educational Foundation grant
- Co-developed house system based on Ron Clark Academy
- Created and led PD on mentor texts and Google Classroom
- Developed COVID-safe parent conference protocols
- Advised student groups for “Start With Hello” and “Say Something” week (Sandy Hook Promise)
Timeline
Child Development Faculty / Program Coordinator
Western Oklahoma State College
08.2022 - Current
Curriculum Writer – ELA Framework Project
Oklahoma State Department of Education
01.2022 - 06.2022
Event Manager
Flying W Guest Ranch
03.2017 - 09.2017
English Teacher
Burns Flat - Dill City Schools
08.2013 - 05.2022
Licensed Insurance Agent
AFLAC Insurance
06.2011 - 02.2013
English Teacher
Carnegie High School
08.2005 - 05.2011
Inside Sales Manager
Residence Inn by Marriott - Dallas Market Center
06.2001 - 04.2002
Teacher Education Coursework
University of Central Oklahoma
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction – Literacy Studies
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Administration
Oklahoma State University
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