Erika Peterson
La Mesa
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Stein Education Center
San Diego
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to broad range of students with developmental disorders, including autism using current ABA techniques.
- Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership.
- Developed Individual Education Programs (IEP) to establish student outcome goals and define educational strategies; leveraged developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués, and reports.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs and using wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Supervised and trained seven teaching assistants.
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Sweetwater Union High School District
Chula Vista
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials, communication to the classroom teachers upon completion of my assignment, and reports.
- Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement with the teaching material as well as with staff and their fellow students.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by implementing IEPs and using wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
La Mesa Spring Valley School District
La Mesa
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
- Worked with both groups and individuals to provide instruction in mathematics, reading, science and history.
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
Life Skills Aide/House Manager
Home Of Guiding Hands
Santee
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Kerney Mesa Convalescent Center
San Diego
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Performed all activities of living on 8 to 15 patients daily.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Stein Education Center
07.2018 - 10.2019
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Sweetwater Union High School District
03.2016 - 06.2018
Special Education Instructional Assistant
La Mesa Spring Valley School District
06.2014 - 03.2016
Life Skills Aide/House Manager
Home Of Guiding Hands
09.2013 - 03.2015
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Kerney Mesa Convalescent Center
08.2010 - 08.2013