Erin Kerr
Aurora
Summary
Developed skills in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, excelling in task coordination and office management. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and improve organizational efficiency. Seeking to leverage these transferable skills in new field, ensuring seamless operations and contributing to team success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Aurora Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Special Education Training in vision and autism
- Colorado Certified Braille Transcriber
- Structured and maintained detailed schedules to ensure timely project completion using google sheets, google calendar and google meet
- Implemented data-driven instruction by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting student performance data of students with visual impairments and saw an 82% improvement in identified areas
- Tailored curriculum and instructional methods specifically for students with visual impairments based on data analysis of student learning styles and outcomes
- Integrated technology tools for data analysis into the educational environment specific for students with visual impairments
- Directed cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration across the district
- Collaborated with parents to develop individualized strategies for student success, emphasizing a team-oriented approach to education through constant communication and activities
- Demonstrated ability to keep meetings focused, efficient, and outcome-oriented
- Oversaw and actively increased family participation in activities for students with visual impairments by 8% in the community
- Used Oracle software for tracking mileage, pay and benefits
Braillist
Aurora Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for assisting the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) with students who are blind or visually impaired and the students in and out of the classroom
- Transcribed print materials into braille
- Interlined braille (put print above the braille)
- Worked with students one-on-one and/or in small groups to reinforce academic skills
- Supported students in classroom settings
- Assisted students with orientation and mobility and daily living skills
- Some clerical work ordering materials and keeping inventory for the vision department
- Accompanied students on field trips
- Prepared tactile graphics to represent visual stimuli and pictures
- Enlarged print materials
Owner
In Home Daycare Provider
07.2023 - Current
- Provided care for newborns though children age 6 including a child with cancer
- Organized all operations for daycare
- Provided preschool education instruction daily (art, outdoor play, water activities, story time, role play, opportunities for exercise, pretend play, science, music, puppet shows)
- Tracked income and expenses using Excel spreadsheets
- Interacted daily with clients providing feedback on children's behavior and development
- Planned field trips
- Prepared meals
1ST Grade Teacher
ARKANSAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2023 - Current
- Provided math, reading and writing education lessons daily for children ages 5-7, including children with special needs
- Served on several education building boards
- Worked closely with other teachers in a team setting
- Instructed reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
- Exceeded the standards on the Aurora Public Schools Performance Evaluation in: Instructional Planning and Assessment, Instructional Interaction, Learning Environment and Human Relations
- Created a risk-free environment where students felt free to take challenges and were able to maximize their learning opportunities
- Communicated with parents (guardians) through phone calls, notes, Friday Folders, behavior contracts, report cards and conferences
- Planned instruction, shared strategies and implemented curriculum
Executive Administrative Assistant
Pioneer Hills HOA
01.2024 - Current
Architectural and Maintenance Committee
Pioneer Hills HOA
01.2024 - Current
Legislative and Ordinance Committee
Pioneer Hills HOA
01.2024 - Current
8th Grade Volleyball Coach
Aurora Public School District
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, leading to overall program improvement.
- Established a supportive environment that encouraged growth, accountability, sportsmanship among players.
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
Patient and Family Outreach
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Advocated for client needs in meetings with legal professionals during custody disputes or court-mandated therapy situations.
Education
Master's Degree of Arts - Special Education: Vision
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12.2017
Bachelor of Arts Degree - English with Early Childhood Education Minor
The Metropolitan State College
Denver, CO05.2000
Skills
- Team management
- Supervisor of Braille Specialists
- Data Analysis
- Salesforce reporting and analytics
- Tableau
- Oracle
- Office management
- Meeting planning
- File management
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Meeting support
- Spreadsheet creation
- Document preparation
- Confidentiality
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Interpersonal communication
- Excel spreadsheets
- Project oversight
- Project planning
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Conference planning
- Proofreading
- Report writing
Certificationsandawards
- Colorado Professional Teacher License- Visual Impairment Endorsement, 01/01/17
- Colorado Professional Teacher License -Early Childhood Education Endorsement, 01/01/01
- Colorado Department of Education UEB and EBAE Braille Certifications, 01/01/16
- Colorado Department of Education UEB and EBAE Braille Certifications, 01/01/13
- Outstanding New Teacher - Aurora Public Schools, 01/01/02
- Certificate of Recognition - Association for Childhood Education International, 01/01/00
Timeline
Executive Administrative Assistant
Pioneer Hills HOA
01.2024 - Current
Architectural and Maintenance Committee
Pioneer Hills HOA
01.2024 - Current
Legislative and Ordinance Committee
Pioneer Hills HOA
01.2024 - Current
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Aurora Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Braillist
Aurora Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
1ST Grade Teacher
ARKANSAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2023 - Current
Owner
In Home Daycare Provider
07.2023 - Current
8th Grade Volleyball Coach
Aurora Public School District
10.2021 - 01.2022
Patient and Family Outreach
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
01.2020 - 06.2020
Master's Degree of Arts - Special Education: Vision
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts Degree - English with Early Childhood Education Minor
The Metropolitan State College
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