Rikki Anderson
Willow Lake,SD
Summary
Elementary School Educator with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Willow Lake School District
02.2023 - Current
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Daycare Director/Assistant
Willow Lake Community Daycare
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
Elementary Paraprofessional
Watertown School District - Jefferson Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dakota State University
Madison08-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown05-2015
High School Diploma -
Warner High School
Warner, SD05-2012
Skills
- Instructional support
- Special needs
- Parental interaction
- Relationship building skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson plan implementation
- Teacher assistance
- Classroom management strategies
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Willow Lake School District
02.2023 - Current
Daycare Director/Assistant
Willow Lake Community Daycare
05.2020 - 08.2023
Elementary Paraprofessional
Watertown School District - Jefferson Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dakota State University
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Lake Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Warner High School
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