Erica Lee

Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.

• Professional Crisis Management
• CPR
• First Aid

• Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore, MD, 01/01/13, 12/31/15, Para Professional - General Education, Works with an assigned student(s) in a one-to-one relationship and small group settings which provided additional structure, supervision, and instruction to assist the teacher in achieving the goals and objectives of the student's Individual Education Plan. Assists the classroom teacher with daily instructional activities. Provides additional educational support and behavior management.
• Kennedy Krieger Institute, Rockville, MD, 01/01/11, 12/31/13, Para Professional - Special Education, Assisted with the implementation of instruction in accordance with students' IEPs, in cooperation with a supervising teacher, using effective strategies for academic and behavioral success. Prepared for and participated in Parent Conferences and Interdisciplinary Team meetings. Completed instructional-related duties as assigned by supervising instructors and administrators. Implemented behavioral protocols/assignments for students during instructional and non-instructional times. Utilized instructional and non-instructional times in a professional manner in keeping with administrative guidelines.
• Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center, Roanoke, VA, 01/01/10, 12/31/11, Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist, Conducted teaching trials, task procedures and lesson plans according to student specific programs. Documented and records daily data on program sheets. Maintained students program books on a daily basis. Responsible for writing and submitting student progress reports. Assisted students on daily communication, social and behavioral skills. Developed program materials. Participated in team meetings.
• A Caring Nannies, Phoenix, AZ, 01/01/08, 12/31/09, Nanny, Supervised and assisted children in self-care, and personal grooming including such activities as undressing, dressing, teeth brushing, toileting, diapering, and pet care. Transported and monitored children on trips outside the child's home and daycare environment. Created and organized activities for the children.
• Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore, MD, 01/01/03, 12/31/08, Substitute Teacher, Supervised and monitored students' behavior while in the classroom and the other school area. Observed and gathered assessment data on students and discussed observations/progress of students with fellow instructional staff. Planned, implemented and evaluated instructional lessons, materials, strategies and materials to meet the individual and collective needs of students. Assisted students individually or in groups with instructional activities, skills reinforcement activities, recreational play supervision of field trip experiences and special programs. Supported Behavioral Treatment Plans and IEP's for students who were identified as Emotionally Disabled and or Special Needs.
• Hollister Company, Baltimore, MD, 01/01/06, 12/31/06, Store Manager, Implemented store procedures and protocols with all employees. Actively used direct communication skills with employees and other management to run an efficient store. Supervised from 10 to 15 employees per shift. Developed and executed plans for daily, weekly and monthly sales goals. Served as decision maker and escalation point for all issues within the store.
• Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore, MD, 01/01/06, 12/31/07, Para Professional - Special Education, Worked with assigned students one-to-one and in small group settings which provided additional structure, supervision, and instruction to assist the teacher in achieving the goals and objectives of the student's Individual Education Plan. Provided additional educational support and behavior management. Documented students' progress. Provided reading intervention strategies in small groups.
• Sheppard Pratt Health Systems, Towson, MD, 01/01/05, 12/31/06, Mental Health Worker - Child and Adolescent Unit, Participated in the planning and evaluation of patients' needs based on patients' behaviors. Provided direct patient care services in accordance with the Treatment Plans and with the directions of Registered Nurses. Assisted in providing a safe environment and therapeutic milieu according to established policies and procedures. Served as Treatment Team member and actively participates in the daily activities of the patients.
• Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital, Lynchburg, VA, 01/01/02, 12/31/02, Kennel Assistant, Cleaned cages and running areas. Fed and watered rabbits, cats, dogs, lizards and fish. Assisted with surgeries. Gave injections and medications. Pet, nurtured, and played with animals. Reported to and calmed pet owners. Bathed cats and dogs.
• Petsmart, Glen Burnie, MD, 01/01/00, 12/31/02, Customer Service Associate, Greeted and assisted customers. Head Cashier on Glen Burnie. Aquatics Department Sales Associate