Emily M.

Erickson
Grayslake, Illinois | 312-330-0495 | misserickson12@gmail.com

Objective
· Obtain a teaching position for the 2023-2024 school year.
Education
Loras College – (August 2014- May 2018)
· Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
· Endorsements: Spanish (K-8) and Reading (K-8)
· 3.63 GPA
· Passed PRAXIS exams for Content Knowledge (5018) and PLT (Grades K- 6) (5622) to complete licensure in state of Iowa.
· Received PEL Licensure for the state of Illinois.
Clarke University – (July 2020- May 2022)
· Masters of Education: Instructional Leadership
· 40 GPA

Work Experience
2nd Grade Teacher | Forrestal Elementary School | North Chicago, IL | August 2022-Present
• Cultivated a classroom of belonging for every student.

• Implemented learning and behavioral strategies for students with varying needs.

• Communicated with parents and co-workers to ensure academic and behavioral success for students.

3rd Grade Teacher | Saint Gilbert School | Grayslake, IL | August 2020-May 2022
• Provided simultaneous virtual and 100% in-person education to 15 students.

• Collaborated daily with team partner about lesson plans and curriculum implementation

• Developed meaningful relationships with students; especially as many deal with anxieties of the pandemic.

Kindergarten Teacher | Saint Gilbert School | Grayslake, IL | August 2018-June 2020

• Implemented and maintained classroom routines that were age appropriate.

• Applied effective flexible seating and mindfulness strategies, so students could be effective learners.

• Included technology (Seesaw) into the classroom on a daily basis.

Summer Explore Camp Teacher | College of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | August 2018-Present
• Instructed students in a camp setting about various STEM topics

• Adapted to a virtual Lego camp setting during the 2020 summer

• Interacted with fellow Explore Camp Teachers and aides for collaborative ideas.

Leadership and Service

· Seesaw Certified Educator (Fall 2022-present)
· Continued training in the Learning Management System in order to help colleagues and students in their everyday use.
· Student Council Co-Chair (2020- 2022)
· Assisted the Student Council Chair to lead the school and Student Council members in providing safe and fun activities for the
school to enjoy.
· Merry & Bright Night Volunteer (December 2020)
· Helped with the Drive- Thru celebration for Christmas by greeting school families and giving candy canes.
· School Operating Planning Member (Summer 2020)
· Helped the Principal and fellow colleagues discuss the operating plan for how school would open and maintain
being opened.
· Seesaw Ambassador (Fall 2018- Fall 2022)
· Trained to assist colleagues in using the Learning Management System, Seesaw to provide educational experiences
for both in person and virtual students.

Awards and Professional Contributions

• Research Project in preparation for Master’s Program
o Completed a Research Project based on Student Needs in my 3 rd Grade Classroom; Proposal was submitted to
the IRB for review.
• Illinois ASCD Kindergarten and Preschool Conference (2019 & 2020)
o Attended an educational conference which added ideas and concepts to bring into the classroom.
• Dean’s List, Final 5 semesters