Jennifer Erkkila

Reading Para Educator

East Haddam Public Schools

East Haddam

03.2020 - Current

Implement reading instruction and intervention tasks as directed by lead teachers, consistently completing assignments independently and without the need for reminders.
Independently lead reading intervention groups, adapting instruction to meet individual student needs, and learning goals.
Anticipate classroom and instructional needs, proactively stepping in to support teachers and students, without prompting.
Collect, organize, label, and maintain student reading data and instructional materials, with strong attention to detail.
Enter and manage student progress data, generate reports, and distribute results to teachers as needed.
Oversee schoolwide reading programs, including coordinating materials, tracking participation, and delivering certificates, prizes, and reports to classrooms.
Serve as a point of contact with external reading program vendors, communicating needs and resolving issues as they arise.
Maintain confidential student information and data in compliance with school and district privacy standards.
Build strong, trusting relationships with students, often serving as a supportive adult point of contact while maintaining professional boundaries.
Collaborate effectively with teachers, specialists, and staff across grade levels to support instructional goals.
Demonstrate flexibility by stepping into various classrooms as needed, and quickly adapting to different routines and expectations.
Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint to track data, manage materials, communicate updates, and support reporting needs.