Erika Fondren
@erikafondren
Special education teacher delivering math, reading, and IEP support—focused on progress, counseling, and student success.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a SPED Resource Math 7/8 grade Teacher with Fort Smith Public Schools, serving since 2017 and taking on SPED Inclusion and Reading Dyslexia Interventionist responsibilities. I also coach Special Olympics events in basketball and track and field, keeping students engaged through structure, encouragement, and consistent support.
I bring strong organizational and decision-making skills, balancing many tasks efficiently while maintaining confidentiality. I document and counsel students on issues, prepare progress evaluation reports, manage daily attendance records, and anticipate needs—mediating problems before they arise. I develop tutoring curriculum and lesson plans and support IEP Case Manager and Development work.
I’m committed to reaching every learner, using diversity to support students of various ethnic backgrounds. I hold SPED K-12 Master Degree and an Arkansas Teaching License (Teaching License Obtained), along with training and certificates including CPR/First Aid and management/leadership credentials, and I’ve been recognized through district grant awards and honors like Teacher of the Year.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Special Olympics Coach
Fort Smith Public Schools
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Coaches Special Olympics basketball and track and field events in support of student athletes.
SPED Resource Math Teacher
Fort Smith Public Schools
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 6 months)
SPED resource teacher supporting math instruction for 7th/8th grade students and providing SPED inclusion and reading/dyslexia interventions. Documents progress through evaluations and manages daily attendance records for students.
Kansas Children Service League Volunteer
Kansas Children Service League
Volunteer with the Kansas Children Service League.
ASA Softball Team Parent Volunteer
ASA Softball Team
Parent volunteer for the ASA Softball Team.
Head Start Reading Program Volunteer
Clarksville Schools
Volunteered with the Head Start reading program through Clarksville Schools.
Student Government Association Senator
Student Government Association
Served as a senator for the Student Government Association.
Concessions Coordinator
Clarksville Boxing Team
Volunteered as a concessions coordinator for the Clarksville Boxing Team.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Arkansas Tech University
Master of Education, Special Education (K-12)
Earned a K-12 special education master degree from Arkansas Tech University (graduated in 2020).
Graduate School for Leadership/Management
Certificate of Completion, Management/Leadership
2010 - 2011
Completed a Graduate School for Leadership/Management program (2010–2011) and received a certificate of completion.
National Teachers Licensure Program
Teaching License, Teaching Licensure
2006 - 2007
Completed the National Teachers Licensure Program and obtained a teaching license (2006–2007).
University of the Ozarks
Bachelor of Arts, General Studies
1994 - 1998
Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Studies from the University of the Ozarks (1994–1998).
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