ERICA JOHNSON
Blytheville
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate bilingual professional (English/Spanish) with a strong background in early childhood education, volunteer work, and family care. Currently completing a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, eager to leverage academic training alongside hands-on experience to support children, families, and clients in educational, social, or service-oriented roles. Passionate about fostering positive environments by instilling calm, structure, and empathy in every interaction. Committed to making a meaningful impact through effective communication and a deep understanding of diverse needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Blytheville Soccer
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted with event planning and coordination to enhance community engagement initiatives.
- Supported logistics by organizing supplies and materials for various volunteer activities.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth execution of community outreach programs.
- Provided administrative support, and scheduling meetings.
Girl Scout Volunteer
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted in planning and executing community service projects for local organizations.
- Coordinated logistics for troop meetings, ensuring materials and resources were prepared.
- Developed age-appropriate educational activities to promote leadership skills among participants.
- Facilitated workshops that enhanced teamwork and problem-solving abilities within the troop.
- Engaged with parents to communicate event details and foster community involvement.
- Organized fundraising initiatives, promoting financial literacy among young members.
- Mentored younger scouts, fostering personal growth and confidence in their abilities.
- Recognized individual achievements amongst scouts regularly to provide motivation towards continuous improvement.
- Supervised girl scout cookie sales by organizing distribution networks and tracking the progress of each member's efforts.
Lead Preschool Teacher
One Leap Ahead
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for preschool-aged children.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment that supported emotional and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents and staff, including Spanish-speaking families, to track developmental milestones and address individual learning needs.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management techniques and effective teaching strategies.
- Established a positive classroom environment that encouraged creativity, exploration, and collaboration among students.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
Preschool Floater/Teacher's Aide
EOC
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Provided classroom support in multiple preschool settings based on staffing needs.
- Adapted quickly to different environments and teaching styles.
- Supported lead teachers in maintaining classroom structure, engaging students, and ensuring safety.
- Supported classroom management and instructional strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs and abilities of students.
- Collaborated with educators to implement effective teaching practices and assess student progress.
- Facilitated small group activities, promoting peer interaction and cooperative learning.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom environment for all students.
- Developed creative educational materials that aligned with curriculum standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR01-2022
Skills
- Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
- Classroom Management & Child Development
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability & Quick Learning
- Basic Microsoft Office & Google Suite
- Time Management
- Empathy & Patience
- Background in education
- Group and individual instruction
- Child development expertise
- Behavior management
- Activity planning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Calm and patient
Certification
- IRB for Social and Behavioral CITI Training - September 2025
- Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research Training - September 2025
- Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood 2019
- Technical Certificate in Child Development 2019
Timeline
Volunteer
Blytheville Soccer
08.2025 - Current
Girl Scout Volunteer
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
07.2023 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
One Leap Ahead
07.2018 - 10.2019
Preschool Floater/Teacher's Aide
EOC
06.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southeast Missouri State University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas Northeastern College
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