Heather Erickson
Harvard
Summary
Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with six years of experience supervising 10-20 children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
Harvard district schools
08.2024 - Current
- Substitute for the preschool ages 3-5 (Washington preschool)
- Substitute for kindergarten-3rd grade (Crosby Elementary)
- Substitute for 4th and 5th grade (Jefferson elementary)
- Work one on one with students during the day
- Through specials, including art, gym, music, stem, library character
- Them on and off the bus
- Assist as needed with things in the classroom and helping students, worksheets and arts and crafts
- Supervisor for the lunch and recess at the elementary schools
Paraprofessional
Crosby Elementary School
02.2024 - 05.2024
- I have the privilege of working in a special needs classroom with some wonderful students
- I help them with their work and bring them to music, gym, art and S.T.E.M
- Along with working with other paraprofessionals I have two teachers that I assist
- I adapt to changes and different learning needs within the classroom
Recess/lunchroom supervisor and substitute paraprofessional
HARVARD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 50
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Supervised the students during lunch and recess at Crosby Elementary School
- Kept students safe outside on the playground
- Maintained an orderly cafeteria during the lunch period
- Also assisted in classrooms as needed
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kiddie Academy
07.2020 - 11.2020
- I was the lead teacher in the toddler room
- My duties included lesson planning and implementing activities
- Feeding the children breakfast, snack and lunches
- Potty training, helping put children to sleep for nap time
- Playing with the children outside, singing and doing art activities
- I was responsible for the daily schedule, cleaning the classroom and shutting it down for the day
Day care teacher
Nature's Scholars Enrichment Center, Inc.
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Co-taught a classroom of children aged four to five
- Lesson planned for the weeks implemented math, reading, language arts, sensory, free play, science, art, and music into the classroom
- Maintained an orderly and tidy classroom
- Gave the children breakfast, lunch and snack
- Oversaw outside play time
- Closed the day care center with other staff
Day Care Teacher
Little Blessings Learning Center
10.2009 - 10.2014
- Was the lead teacher for children aged three to four and children aged seven to twelve
- Assisted in the infant room on Fridays during the summer of 2014
- Assisted in the toddler and 2's room when needed
- Helped to potty train children, feed children breakfast, lunch and snack, opened and closed the day care center, was responsible for the center when the director was gone
- Lesson planned for the week, ran art activities, sensory play, free play, gym time
- Was a preschool teacher's assistant for three and four year old preschool for the school year of 2012-2013 and 2013-2014
Team Member
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC)
01.2008 - 11.2008
- Traveled around America with a team of young adults, assisting non-profit organizations with various needs
- Some of the non-profits included: Habitat for Humanity, Green Light New Orleans, Camden Children's Garden, Sunshine Day Camp
- Worked on rebuilding homes, assisted in the care of animals, neighborhood beatification, city clean ups, worked with children
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL12.2014
Skills
- Childcare Provider
- Teacher Assistant
- Early Childhood
- Day Care
- Child Care
- Childhood Development Education
- Teaching
- Special Needs
- Preschool experience
- Special Education
- Autism Experience
Certification
- Short term substitute, 09/01/23, 06/01/29
- Paraprofessional Certification, 08/01/23, 08/01/28
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Accomplishments
Susan D. Maifield Early Childhood Education Academic Achievement Award from McHenry County College
Timeline
Substitute Paraprofessional
Harvard district schools
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Crosby Elementary School
02.2024 - 05.2024
Recess/lunchroom supervisor and substitute paraprofessional
HARVARD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 50
08.2022 - 02.2024
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kiddie Academy
07.2020 - 11.2020
Day care teacher
Nature's Scholars Enrichment Center, Inc.
12.2014 - 12.2015
Day Care Teacher
Little Blessings Learning Center
10.2009 - 10.2014
Team Member
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC)
01.2008 - 11.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
McHenry County College
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