Shelby Ercanbrack
Ballard,UT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with a passion for helping early learners thrive. Skilled in creating a nurturing environment for students to develop emotional regulation skills. Experienced in teaching phonics to early readers through both whole group and small group instruction, with expertise gained from LETRS training and familiarity with the Early Reading Intervention and 95% phonics programs. Equipped with Trauma Informed Social and Emotional Wellness training from the Breathe for Change Program to effectively support students. Known for exceptional interpersonal skills and remaining calm in stressful situations. Highly adaptable and detail-oriented, ensuring efficient time management. Proficient in handling confidential information and basic office tasks such as filing, copying, typing, and utilizing Microsoft, Google, and Zoom programs. Always professional and courteous, being a part of a child's development and growth is both a special experience and my passion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Development Specialist
DDI Vantage
09.2024 - Current
- Observed special instruction with a Registered Nurse and Physical Therapist.
- Observed special instruction with an Interpreter
- Observed Initial Evaluations for Early Intervention Services
- Observed Transition meeting, Exit meeting, and IFSP meetings.
- Have experience with speech practice with my own child who had Apraxia of Speech at age 3.
- Prepared special instruction for children to achieve developmental growth through encouragement and exploration of learning activities in their natural environment.
- Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
- Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
- Built and maintained strong parent and student relationships.
- Completed 30 hours toward CSPD certification.
Kindergarten Teacher
Duchesne County School District
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Taught Utah Common Core Curriculum to Kindergarten students
- Kept and maintained data records of students’ academic progress
- Worked with Special Education Teachers to track data and maintain IEP progress and files
- Attend IEP meetings annually
- Integrated Social and Emotional Learning curriculum into the classroom daily
- Maintained and secured confidential student records and information
- Held conferences with parents, teachers, and administrative staff to plan and implement intervention strategies for students as needed
- Implemented and followed numerous school policies, programs, and procedures
- Used extensive knowledge of the LETRS and Core Curriculum standards to plan curriculum, lessons, learning activities, and assessments
- Was responsible for teaching and managing social, emotional, and behavioral expectations implemented with classroom management strategies
- Addressed needs of students with individualized academic, social, and behavioral plans as needed
- Used technology and computer programs to carry out daily lessons
- (projector, speaker system, iPads, google slides, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Google docs, share, and drive, as well as other district software for grading and assessing
- Attended PLCs, professional development conferences, and other training
- Collaborated with team teachers to plan and implement curriculum and assessments
- Held the Kindergarten team leadership position for the 2022-2023 school year
- Attended leadership meetings and presented information to the Kindergarten team
- Attended Assessment to Achieve (A2A) leadership meetings and presented information to school faculty
Wait Staff
China Star
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Answer phone calls and assist customers with making take out food orders
- Wait on multiple tables at once in a timely manner and make accurate food orders with the iPad menu system
- Deliver food, assist with processing takeout orders, clean and sanitize restaurant tables, booths, and other items
- Run cash and card transactions with the cash register system
- Coordinate with other employees and assist other staff members as needed
First Grade Teacher
Duchesne County School District
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Taught Utah Common Core Curriculum to first grade students
- Kept and maintained data records of students’ academic progress
- Maintained and secured confidential student records and information
- Held conferences with parents, teachers, and administrative staff to plan and implement intervention strategies for students as needed
- Implemented and followed numerous school policies, programs, and procedures
- Used extensive knowledge of the Core Curriculum standards to plan curriculum, lessons, learning activities, and assessments
- Was responsible for teaching and managing social, emotional, and behavioral expectations implemented with classroom management strategies
- Addressed needs of students with individualized academic, social, and behavioral plans as needed
- Used technology and computer programs to carry out daily lessons
- (projector, speaker system, iPads, google slides, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Google docs, share, and drive, as well as other district software for grading and assessing
- Attended PLCs, professional development conferences, and other training
- Collaborated with team teachers to plan and implement curriculum and assessments
Education
Early Childhood Education -
Utah State University
Roosevelt, UT05.2015
Skills
- Emotional Regulation knowledge
- Interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
- Detail oriented
- Quick learner
- Time management
- Handling confidential information
- Office skills
- Professionalism
- Classroom Management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Play-Based Learning
- Curriculum and Lesson Planning
- Social Skills Training
- Sensory Integration
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Needs Support
- Documentation Management
- Developmental assessments
- Early intervention services
- Child development knowledge
- Developmentally-appropriate plans
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time management abilities
- Written Communication
- File Management
- Client Needs Assessment
- Behavior Modification
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Service planning
Certification
Trauma Informed Teaching and Leadership Certification
LETRS Certification
Timeline
Child Development Specialist
DDI Vantage
09.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Duchesne County School District
08.2021 - 08.2024
Wait Staff
China Star
01.2020 - 08.2021
First Grade Teacher
Duchesne County School District
08.2014 - 01.2019
Early Childhood Education -
Utah State University
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