Dana Knerr-Erickson
Joplin,MO
Summary
Dynamic educator and library technician with a proven track record of fostering student success and enhancing library services. At Yavapai College, excelled in patron relations and organizational skills. Known for adaptability and fostering positive learning environments, consistently delivering engaging educational experiences and effective library instruction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Joplin School District
10.2024 - Current
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Educator
Prescott Unified School District
07.2017 - 07.2024
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Library Technician
Yavapai College
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Kept library shelves and printed materials well-stocked and organized according to established system.
- Showed patrons where to find library resources and collected equipment, reference pieces, and other items.
- Located desired customer items through interlibrary loan system and coordinated deliveries.
- Monitored patrons to enforce adherence to library policies for material management and behavior.
- Catalogued and sorted books and library materials.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Educator
NACOG Head Start
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Prescott, AZSkills
- Circulation support
- Patron relations
- Reliability
- Task prioritization
- Shelving and organization
- Catalogue and sort procedures
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Online computer library center
- Library instruction
- Organizational skills
- Children's literature
Certification
Arizona State Teaching Certification with Early Childhood Endorsement
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Joplin School District
10.2024 - Current
Library Technician
Yavapai College
08.2017 - 08.2018
Educator
Prescott Unified School District
07.2017 - 07.2024
Educator
NACOG Head Start
08.2015 - 07.2017
Arizona State Teaching Certification with Early Childhood Endorsement
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
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