Erika Williams
Hastings
Summary
Upbeat Elementary Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Alcott Elementary
08.2015 - Current
- Built relationships with students in order for them to feel supported and want to learn each day
- Established and enforced rules and procedures to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Alcott Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2015
Family Support Worker
Pathfinder Support Services
12.2009 - 04.2014
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Performed supervised visitation to families with children in foster care
- Provided one on one parent coaching using state approved resources
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Appeared in court on cases that needed further witnesses to future outcomes.
Sales Director
Adams County Convention & Visitors Bureau
04.2010 - 01.2014
- Recruited and retained convention and group tour business on behalf of the City of Hastings
- Managed schedule for paid staff and volunteers
- Managed office related activities
- Coordinated convention support services and on-site activities for over 200 local events, meetings, and conventions
- Planned Art in the Park for 3 years
- Planned Skills USA at CCC for 3 years
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Doane University
Grand Island, NE12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Hastings College
Hastings, NE05.2014
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Central Community College
Hastings, NE12.2011
Associates Degree in Hospitality Management -
Central Community College
Hastings, NE05.2009
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Building Relationships
- Positive Communication with Parents
- Time Management
- Individualized Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Motivated
- Disciplined
- Behavior Management
- Collaborative Learning
- Interactive Learning
- Professional Development
Volunteer Work
- North Shore Assembly of God, Nursery Director (2018-Present)
- North Shore Assembly of God, Bible Study Leader (2016-2018)
- North Shore Assembly of God, Youth Group Leader (2009-2016)
- Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, Diplomat's President (2010-2014)
Timeline
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Alcott Elementary
08.2015 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Alcott Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2015
Sales Director
Adams County Convention & Visitors Bureau
04.2010 - 01.2014
Family Support Worker
Pathfinder Support Services
12.2009 - 04.2014
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Doane University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Hastings College
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Central Community College
Associates Degree in Hospitality Management -
Central Community College
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