Erika Herndon-Parris has over 15 years of experience in education. She holds a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Columbia University and a BA in English from Oakwood College. She has worked as a regular education classroom teacher for grades Pre-K through 10 in New Jersey and New York. She also has experience managing after-school tutoring programs, recruiting and supervising staff, and tutoring elementary and secondary students in reading and writing.

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Erika Herndon-Parris
Education
Columbia University – Teachers College New York, NY 2000
Master’s Degree – Elementary Education
Oakwood College (University) Huntsville, AL 1995
B.A. English
Teacher Certification
NJ Teacher Certification w/Advanced Standing K-6
NY Permanent Teacher Certification K-6
Summary of Skills
Training and Leadership Skills
 Recruited, trained, hired and supervised staff members to serve at various after-school
tutoring sites
 Served as a liaison between company staff and district school administration
 Managed and supervised multiple sites to ensure effective programs
 Consulted with students by providing encouragement and positive feedback
 Conducted informational sessions for potential teaching staff
 Instructed students at various academic levels and in multiple content areas
Organizational Skills
 Collected and maintained staff time records
 Updated and maintained office databases
 Maintained confidential staff and student files
 Designed and implemented lesson plans
 Evaluated and assessed student progress
 Prepared and presented weekly reports
 Organized staff recruitment and student achievement events
Client Services
 Communicated regularly with parents in regards to student progress
 Maintained excellent relationships with company staff, school district administration,
parents and students

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Work Experience
Regular Education Classroom Teacher 2011 – 2014
Waldwick, NJ
 Homeroom teacher for Grades 1-2
 Homeroom teacher for Grades 5-6
 Language Arts Teacher for Grades 7-8
 Literature & Writing Teacher for Grades 9-10
Early Childhood Regular Education Classroom Teacher 2009-2011
Bronx, NY
 Regular Education teacher for Grades Pre-K, K, 1
NCLB Site Manager 2006-2007
Oradell, NJ
Academic Tutor 2005-2006
Carle Place, NY
 Reading tutor for elementary aged students
 Reading/Writing tutor for SAT Prep
Regular Education Classroom Teacher 2000-2003
Bronx, NY
 Regular Education teacher for Grade 3
Computer Skills
MS Office – Word, PowerPoint
Email
References Available Upon Request