Versatile Professional, Erika Schulte
Versatile Professional, Erika Schulte

Erika M. Schulte
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10186 Laurel Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55347
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Erika Schulte
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Eden Prairie, MN

Volunteer Experience:
We Can Ride, Inc., a non-profit organization which offers therapeutic horseback riding lessons to adults and children with disabilities.

Barn Aide, March 2004- May 2011
Care for herd of roughly a dozen horses
Feeding
Grooming
Training for job as therapy horse
Preparing horses for classes
Tack selection for classes/clients and maintenance
Assisting veterinarian/farrier
Pasture management
Barn cleaning and maintenance

Horse Leader, 2004-2011
Participate in classes by leading the horse while one or two sidewalkers assist therapy client
Coordinate class activities with instructor and other riding teams
Monitor horse mood, behavior, and reaction to stimuli to ensure a calm, safe, comfortable experience for both horse and rider

Education and Skills:
University of Minnesota; Minneapolis, MN
Multidisciplinary Studies B.A.--Cross-Cultural Adult Education; Dec. 2016
Proyecto Montezuma; Montezuma, Costa Rica
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate; Aug. 2012
Proficient in Spanish and German
Passed University of Minnesota Language Proficiency Exams; May 2007

Professional Experience:
Photographer
Lifetouch Inc.
Aug. 2018-present
Manage assignment-related paperwork
Coordinate daily teams of photographers and assistants at photo sites
Interact with customers of all ages while representing the Lifetouch brand
Photograph students and staff in varying locations in accordance with specific job requirements

English Teacher
Pangea Escuela de Idiomas; Metepec, Mexico
Aug. 2017-Mar. 2018
Teach both private and group lessons to children, teens, and adults
Design personalized curriculum to meet student needs and goals
Participate in ongoing teacher training with school director and teacher colleagues
Select appropriate materials from a variety of sources including textbooks and online

English Teacher
Independent Contractor; Montezuma, Costa Rica
Jan. 2013-May 2016
Provide English lessons for Costa Rican locals
Design individualized lesson plans based on students’ needs
Facilitate coffee hours for English/Spanish language exchange
Prepare students to work in English-speaking tourism jobs