Erin Barksdale
Summary
Enthusiastic and passionate new teacher with proven strengths in relationship building and individualized learning. Successfully fostered a structured classroom culture that encourages respect, responsibility, and academic growth. Aiming to contribute to a thriving, flexible educational environment for all students!
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Taos Charter School
Taos, NM
07.2024 - 07.2026
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation that align with State Standards.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles in the classroom.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and student responsibility.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations to tailor instruction effectively.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and classroom activities to foster home-school partnerships.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum standards and share best practices for teaching effectiveness.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting a deeper understanding of subject matter.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Bar Lead
Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley, NM
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Oversaw daily bar operations, ensuring efficient service and guest satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new staff on beverage preparation and customer service protocols.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating orders to maintain optimal stock availability.
- Developed seasonal cocktail menus, enhancing drink offerings to attract diverse clientele.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe environment for staff and patrons.
- Collaborated with the kitchen team to develop successful food pairings for featured drinks, enhancing the guest dining experience.
Education
Alternative Licensure Program- ALP - Elementary Education K-8
Northern New Mexico College
Española, NM12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Geosciences
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05-2018
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Individualized learning
- Inclusive teaching
- Assessment strategies
- Mathematics instruction
- Multicultural education
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
CPR Certified, CPI Certified
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Taos Charter School
07.2024 - 07.2026
Bar Lead
Taos Ski Valley
01.2024 - 06.2024
Alternative Licensure Program- ALP - Elementary Education K-8
Northern New Mexico College
Bachelor of Science - Geosciences
University of Louisiana At Lafayette