ERICA TAYLOR
Akron, OH *****
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WORK EXPERIENCE
INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
Garfield Heights City Schools - Garfield Heights, OH
January 2024 to June 2024
Create and Develop Individualized Education Plans
Adapt curriculum to match IEP goals.
Assess and Evaluate students performance needs
Collaborate and Consult with IEP team
TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATOR & BUS ATTENDANT
Woodridge Local Schools - Peninsula, OH
June 2023 to January 2024
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/INTERVENTION
Cuyahoga Falls City School District - Cuyahoga Falls, OH
August 2022 to April 2023
HOSPITALITY SPECIALIST
Silver Lake Country Club – Silver Lake, OH
Firestone Country Club - Akron, OH
May 2022 to Present
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Copley Fairlawn City School District - Copley, OH
August 2017 to February 2022
•Assisted students in achieving academic success.
•Worked with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class.
•Behavior support which included physical management
•Personal care
•Social integration
•Consulted and collaborated with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers
REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Barden Circulation Incorporated - Independence, OH
May 2008 to November 2016
•Supervised and coached management team on a weekly basis.
•Organized and effectively maintained all office documents, AP/AR.
•Improved the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission.
•Attended and participated in regular meetings with Executive Director, management sales team.
•Supported reporting, information flow, business process and organizational planning.
•Overseen overall financial management, planning, systems and controls.
•Managed budget in coordination with the Executive Director.
•Payroll management, disbursement of checks, Finance, Accounting.
HEAD PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
DiscoveriClub - Barberton, OH
August 2007 to May 2008
•Prepared students for kindergarten through learning centers.
•Instructed children using methods such as art, music and hands-on learning.
•Created daily lesson plans that taught social skills and personal hygiene.
•Introduced colors, shapes and numbers.
•Introduced reading and writing to help children develop language skills.
•Attended to the basic needs of class while maintaining communication with each child's parents.
EDUCATION
BS INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
The University of Akron - Akron, OH
BS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The University of Akron - Akron, OH
LANGUAGES
American Sign Language – Intermediate
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Teaching Certification
Special Education Certification
Child Development Associate Certification First Aid Certification
Professional Educator License Educator License with Stipulations CPR Certification
SKILLS
Organization
Time Management
Office Management
Financial Management
10 Key Data Entry
Special Education
Classroom Management
Tutoring
Human Resources
Curriculum Development
Contracts
Bookkeeping
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Microsoft Suites
Writing Skills
Budgeting
Databases
Autism Experience
IEP’s
Banquet Server
Hospitality
Leadership
Administration
Collaboration
Consultation
Problem Solving