Kristen Erickson
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement and success for students of diverse needs. Advocate for educators as well as successful learning environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Advocated for the rights of students with disabilities within the school environment, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities.
Private Tutor
Self
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with parents to discuss student progress, addressing any concerns or areas requiring additional support.
- Deliver Orton Gillingham intervention to help students with Dyslexia and phonological deficits improve their decoding, reading, spelling and writing capabilities.
- Work with students with various disabilities master skills to fill the gap between their needs and what is taught in school.
- Help parents with advocacy during IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings.
- Advocated for the rights of students with disabilities within the school environment, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities.
Third Grade Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Enhanced students'' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse literary genres and fostering group discussions.
- Strengthened communication skills among students through collaborative projects and presentations.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
- Boosted confidence in mathematical concepts by employing hands-on activities and real-world applications.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
Third Grade Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas for improvement and tailor lessons according to individual student needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, resulting in improved behavior and academic performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues in cross-curricular projects, enhancing student understanding of key concepts across subjects.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to supplement curriculum content, giving students real-world experiences that connected to their learning.
- Developed creative classroom activities that fostered critical thinking skills and encouraged collaboration among students.
- Managed diverse classrooms effectively by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for student behavior.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Special Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2014
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Parent Communication
- Collaboration Among Teams
- Advocacy
- Leadership/ Mentor Skills
- Organization and Efficiency
- Data Management/ Analysis
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Orton Gillingham
- Corrective Reading Decoding
- AVMR
Certification
Orton Gillingham
First Aid & CPR
AVMR
DRA/ Fountas & Pinnell
MANDT
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Private Tutor
Self
05.2022 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2022
Third Grade Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Special Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Special Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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