Erica Hamilton
Erica Hamilton
1214 Blake Court, York, PA 17408 ------------ ------------
Education
George Mason University
Master of Education in School Counseling May 1999
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education May 1989
Specialization: Special Education
Professional Experience
Head Start Preschool Teacher March 2017 - Present
Community Progress Council York, PA
Promote physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse activities
Apply play based strategies, including art, music, and games, to provide varied approaches to learning
Use classroom observations to create written assessments of student progress
Maintain positive relationships with families of students
Conduct parent conferences and home visits
Develop parent newsletters
Work with interdisciplinary team to evaluate children’s progress and recommend appropriate strategies
Youth Services Coordinator April 2013 - March 2017
York County Library System York, PA
Planned and implemented year-round programs for children and teens
Developed and taught STEM after-school program for fifth grade students
Planned and executed weekly story times for ages 0-5
Created library displays and passive programming for children
Advertised events
Partnered with local schools and businesses
Managed social media accounts for the library
Coordinated volunteers and activities for summer reading club
Created a monthly newsletter
Homeschool Teacher March 2005 - June 2012
Initiated new teaching methods to enhance student comprehension
Used a wide range of instructional approaches and activities to draw students into material and enhance understanding
Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment
Ran a homeschool book club
Coordinated field trips
Elementary School Guidance Counselor August 2001 - March 2004
Stafford County Schools Stafford, VA
Counseled students wherein behavior, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicated need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services
Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school
Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
Planned and taught citizenship lessons to students in grades K-5
Special Education Teacher August 1989 - June 2000
Various Locations
Grades 6-12
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
Created strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a diverse range of developmentally challenged students
Team taught in inclusive classrooms
Certifications
Pennsylvania Teaching Certification Grades K-6
Erica Hamilton
1214 Blake Court, York, PA 17408 ------------ ------------
Education
George Mason University
Master of Education in School Counseling May 1999
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education May 1989
Specialization: Special Education
Professional Experience
Head Start Preschool Teacher March 2017 - Present
Community Progress Council York, PA
Promote physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse activities
Apply play based strategies, including art, music, and games, to provide varied approaches to learning
Use classroom observations to create written assessments of student progress
Maintain positive relationships with families of students
Conduct parent conferences and home visits
Develop parent newsletters
Work with interdisciplinary team to evaluate children’s progress and recommend appropriate strategies
Youth Services Coordinator April 2013 - March 2017
York County Library System York, PA
Planned and implemented year-round programs for children and teens
Developed and taught STEM after-school program for fifth grade students
Planned and executed weekly story times for ages 0-5
Created library displays and passive programming for children
Advertised events
Partnered with local schools and businesses
Managed social media accounts for the library
Coordinated volunteers and activities for summer reading club
Created a monthly newsletter
Homeschool Teacher March 2005 - June 2012
Initiated new teaching methods to enhance student comprehension
Used a wide range of instructional approaches and activities to draw students into material and enhance understanding
Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment
Ran a homeschool book club
Coordinated field trips
Elementary School Guidance Counselor August 2001 - March 2004
Stafford County Schools Stafford, VA
Counseled students wherein behavior, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicated need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services
Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school
Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
Planned and taught citizenship lessons to students in grades K-5
Special Education Teacher August 1989 - June 2000
Various Locations
Grades 6-12
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
Created strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a diverse range of developmentally challenged students
Team taught in inclusive classrooms
Certifications
Pennsylvania Teaching Certification Grades K-6