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Erica R. Nelson
Educational Leader
Columbia,SC
Summary
A highly innovative & motivated educational leader offering more than 15 years of successful experiences in a variety of venues. Ability to develop a culture to engage and empower teams and students of all ages. Skilled in evaluating needs and developing student-focused strategies, aides, and lesson plans. Ability to provide diagnostic and evaluative services for identified students and create plans to meet students specific needs. Outstanding ability to collaborate and present innovative orientations, forums, workshops and trainings. Extremely creative in designing and implementing events, campaigns, and publications such as newsletters, fliers, brochures and annual reports. Ability to track and maintain financial reports and human resource information. Highly efficient in maintaining web content, database contacts and maintaining strategic relationships.
Overview
20
20
15
15
Years of Educational Experiences
15
15
Years of Trainer & Facilitator Experiences
10
10
Curriculum & Program Development
5
5
Years of Leadership & Management
5
5
Budget & Grant Financial Management
1
1
Language
Work History
AVID Program Coordinator
Richland School District 2
08.2020 - Current
- Led AVID site teams and collaborated with stakeholders to develop & sustain and enhance a program based on a college or career culture.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through implementing data-driven instructional strategies & regular classroom observations and feedback sessions for new & veteran teachers.
- Led & coordinated professional development sessions, special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, field studies, athletics events and graduation ceremonies.
- Managed general & special budgets ensuring use of resources for maximum educational impact.
- Supporting school discipline & behavior initiatives.
- Working knowledge of maintenance, drills & transportation.
Reading Interventionist
Richland School District #2
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
Special Education Teacher
Richland School District #2
09.2014 - 08.2019
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Career Development Instructor
Remington College
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted in researching various topics for future program development.
- Updated and revised course content and teaching methodologies.
- Facilitated or presented training requirements to meet and maintain licensing standards for staff.
- Developed and presented training programs and instructional material through variety of learning methods.
Area Manager
AlphaBest Education
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Established a positive, stimulating learning environment for students and an exciting education-focused setting for teachers, ensuring that all felt valued.
- Prepared the program budget and delivered it to the school board, following all policies and procedures.
- Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification and approval of professional staff additions.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to ensure performance objectives and standards are continuously achieved.
- Interviewed, hired, supervised and assisted all school employees and offered feedback through positive methods.
Program Director
Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands
3 2013 - 2014
- Overseeing the delivery of all program areas within the club to include planning, developing, facilitating and managing program implementation.
- Ensures all training and programs are implemented in accordance with the organization's mission, policies and procedures and ensure a parent component.
- Solicits essential feedback for the staff, community, parents, volunteers and club members for improvement of the club.
- Supervises program staff and serves as leader for individual and group instruction.
Education
Master of Education - Administration & Supervision
Anderson University
Anderson, SC06.2021
Master's of Education - Learning Disablilities K-12
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Psychology & Women's Studies W/ Minor in African American History
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC06.2005
Skills
- Faculty Collaboration & Instructional Support
- In-Person, Virtual & Distance Learning Facilitator
- Instructional Leadership & Strategies
- Special Education & Student Needs Evaluation
- Events, Assembly & Orientation Planner
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Student Rapport-Building
- Informative Lectures
- Public Speaking
- Interactive Learning
Accomplishments
- 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year
- National Society of Leadership & Success Member
- SC D.A.R.E. of America Educator & Trainer
- 30% increase Special Education Enrollment (AVID)
- Developed Teacher Professional Development Program
- Spearheaded & Led School-Wide After-Care Program to include social classes & groups
- Hosted Events to Result in Sponsors Tripling Donation
Affiliations
- 7 Mindsets
- Boys & Girls Club
- Capturing Kids Hearts
- SCAMLE
- United Way
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsQuote
Just when you think you have done absolutely everything you can to win, do one more thing if you want to be extraordinary.
~Erica Rose
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Microsoft Teams
Google Suite
Canva
Database Management
Loom
Certification
- Mild to Moderate Learning Disabilities, Teaching Certificate - K-12
- Supervision in Administration Certificate - Secondary
Interests
Event Planning
Timeline
AVID Program Coordinator
Richland School District 2
08.2020 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Richland School District #2
08.2019 - 08.2020
Special Education Teacher
Richland School District #2
09.2014 - 08.2019
Career Development Instructor
Remington College
06.2014 - 01.2015
Area Manager
AlphaBest Education
08.2013 - 06.2014
Program Director
Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands
3 2013 - 2014
Master of Education - Administration & Supervision
Anderson University
Master's of Education - Learning Disablilities K-12
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Psychology & Women's Studies W/ Minor in African American History
University of South Carolina
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