ERIN FERGUS

825 Seagirt Ct, San Diego, CA 92109 • (415)794-2625 •erinfergus8@gmail.com

https://erinfergus.weebly.com/ • https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-fergus-2608a8123

Professional Summary

Passionate Education Specialist with one-and-a-half years of practicum experience. Successful in

implementing behavior and academic plans for students with mild/moderate disabilities. Efficient in
collaborating with others to achieve goals. Uses my background in psychology and behavior therapy
to support students in the general education and special education settings.

Skills
•   Communication
•   Collaboration
•   Project Based Learning
•   STEM based learning
•   IEP Writing
•   RTI
•   PBIS
•   Behavior Plan Writing
•   Autism Behavior Therapy (ABA)

Work History
Full Time Student Teacher, January 2019- Current
Sherman Elementary- San Diego, CA
•   Support students in the resource room
•   Design and implement lesson plans for small groups
•   Push-into the general education setting to support students with IEPs
•   Support my cooperating teacher in completing formal and informal assessments and writing
IEPs.

Practicum Student, September 2018- December 2018

Chesterton Elementary – San Diego, CA

 •   Support the resource specialist on site.
•   Support the TK/K educator.
•   Implement behavior interventions for students who need additional support.
•   Run Motor Lab sessions for TK/K students.

Behavior Therapist Intern, June 2018-August 2018

Steps Therapy – San Francisco, CA

•   Provide one-on-one intervention strategies.

•   Incorporate a play-based curriculum.
•   Graph and track data throughout sessions.
•   Work with families and behavior analysts to support children in their development.

Practicum Student, January 2018-May 2018

Thrive Elementary – San Diego, CA

•   Support the resource specialist on site.

•   Conduct small group sessions for students who need additional support in reading and math.
•   Work with English Language Learners (ELLs) in developing their English skills.

•   Conduct assessments (WJ-IV and Easy CBM) for several students.

Childcare Provider, June 2016-August 2017

Chris MacDonald – San Francisco, CA

•   Provide care for four young children throughout the day.

•   Drive children to and from activities.

•   Ensure that the children eat, rest, and are entertained.

Education
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies, 2019

Education Specialist Credential: 2019

University of San Diego – San Diego, CA

September 2015-May 2019

 •   Concentration in Psychology
•   Co-President of Liberal Studies Club (2018-2019)
•   Member of Kappa Delta Sorority (2015-2019)
•   Academic Chair for Kappa Delta Sorority (Spring 2018)
•   Alumnae Relations Chair for Kappa Delta Sorority (2016-2017)
•   Girl Scout Committee for Kappa Delta Sorority (Fall 2016)

Saint Clare’s

September 2017-December 2017 – Oxford, England

•   Developmental Psychology and Social Psychology courses

•   Ethics of Education
•   Concept of God
•   Art for Educators
•   Traveled Europe

Awards
•   Recipient of the Trustee Scholarship
•   First Honors (2015-2016, Spring 2017, 2017-2018, Fall 2018)
•   Second Honors (Fall 2016)

References
Johanna Ploude
Steps Therapy Regional Clinical Director
(415) 829-7323
jploude@stepstherapy.com

Alison Disque
Chesterton Elementary Resource Specialist
(858) 496-8070 ext 146
adisque@sandi.net

Christie Talbot
Sherman Elementary Resource Specialist
(619)288-2217
ctalbot@sandi.net

Rebekka Jez
Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of San Diego
(619)260-4292
rjez@sandiego.edu
Margaret Daley
Director of Liberal Studies Program at the University of San Diego
(619)260-4781
mdaley@sandiego.edu