Erika M. Bradshaw
SANTA MONICA
Summary
Bilingual in Spanish and English with over eleven years of experience in kindergarten education. Dedicated and reliable educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom environments that promote student success. Expertise in utilizing diverse instructional strategies tailored to accommodate varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of the material. Recognized for a collaborative approach and adaptability in evolving educational settings, with a strong emphasis on enhancing critical thinking and communication skills among young learners.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Dual Language Demonstration Teacher
UCLA Lab School
08.2023 - Current
- Taught Pre-K students Estrellita program, introduction to Writers Workshop and CGI Math.
- All subjects taught in Spanish, with English support when required.
Summer School Dual Language Demonstration Teacher
UCLA Lab School
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Teaching a group of students from kindergarten to third grade who are experiencing reading and/or writing challenges in Spanish.
EC I Dual Language Teacher
UCLA Lab School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught Pre-K students Estrellita program, introduction to Writers Workshop and CGI Math.
- All subjects taught in Spanish, with English support when required.
ECII Inquiry Support Teacher Dual Language
UCLA Lab School
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Taught Kindergarten Readers Workshop, Writers Workshop and CGI Math.
- All subjects taught in Spanish, with English support when required.
Teacher – Elementary and Kindergarten
Delphi Academy
08.2004 - 10.2007
- Private Elementary School
- Taught Kindergarten, First and Second Graders in math, reading and writing.
- For reading, I had multi-age groups and so I sat and read with each student individually to ensure that they were advancing at their own pace.
- Delphi’s teaching philosophy was very hands on and specific to the student’s individual needs, their specific strengths and also areas that needed more focus and attention.
Export Manager
Amrex-Zetron
01.2004 - 07.2004
- Electrotherapy Equipment Manufacturing Company
- In charge of creating the Export Division of Amrex-Zetron. Conduct feasibility research for potential export markets and potential international clients for the Amrex-Zetron electrotherapy products.
- Establish contact with clients. Pursue opening and maintaining accounts with clients.
- Working with Freight Forwarders to ensure regulatory compliance with all orders and shipments.
- Will be involved with the entire transaction to ensure that clients receive the products per the terms of the agreement.
- Work with in-house billing department to ensure that clients are paying per the terms of the agreements.
- Translated the company website into Spanish.
Manager, International Division & Accounts
Maquiladora de Calzado de Guadalajara
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Shoe Manufacturing Company – Company generated approximately $200,000 in revenues monthly.
- Opened the International Division and coordinated the activities required for the management of this area. Was in charge of import activities, including establishing relationships with foreign (normally European) vendors, initiating the orders to import materials from Europe, contacting the Freight Forwarders to manage and track the shipping process, and dealing with local authorities to ensure compliance with regulations, and safe delivery of materials. In addition, I supervised the timely delivery of the product (either finished shoes, or shoe components such as soles or tops) to the client.
- In charge of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Interacted with clients across Mexico and vendors in Europe to ensure that our accounts were in proper order.
- In charge of the Payroll of 140 employees. Processed their time cards, remitted the appropriate taxes to the Tax Authorities, and managed the disbursement of the weekly paychecks.
- Accomplishments: Opened the International Division, improved a disorganized service department by implementing an ordering system which enabled me to keep the clients (normally shoe stores) informed about the status of their orders. In addition, I organized the bookkeeping.
Manager, Accounts and Investments
Citibank
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Managed Private Accounts (minimum balance of $50,000) and Corporate Accounts by coordinating with the bank’s Investment Analyst to figure out the best investment strategies for the clients based on their financial needs and goals. I manage approximately 40 clients.
- Accomplishments: Promoted after 6 months to Manager Private Accounts
Education
Professional Designation - International Trade and Commerce
UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles)
01.2003
Bachelor Degree - International Business
Universidad ITESO
01.1998
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft office, excel and power point
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Native language Spanish
Written and oral fluency in English
Timeline
Dual Language Demonstration Teacher
UCLA Lab School
08.2023 - Current
Summer School Dual Language Demonstration Teacher
UCLA Lab School
06.2022 - 08.2022
EC I Dual Language Teacher
UCLA Lab School
08.2021 - 06.2022
ECII Inquiry Support Teacher Dual Language
UCLA Lab School
08.2016 - 06.2020
Teacher – Elementary and Kindergarten
Delphi Academy
08.2004 - 10.2007
Export Manager
Amrex-Zetron
01.2004 - 07.2004
Manager, International Division & Accounts
Maquiladora de Calzado de Guadalajara
01.1999 - 01.2002
Manager, Accounts and Investments
Citibank
01.1996 - 01.1998
Bachelor Degree - International Business
Universidad ITESO
Professional Designation - International Trade and Commerce
UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles)
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
Reggio Emilia Study Group, Reggio Emilia, Italy 2025
Attended the Reggio Emilia Study Group to expand knowledge and practice in the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.
Writer’s Workshop, Los Angeles 2017
Participated in an introductory Writer’s Workshop training, gaining a deeper understanding of its structure along with lesson plans and practical strategies for classroom implementation.
Stanton School, London, England — Certificate in English 1998
Completed a Certificate in English while living in London.
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