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Erika Phelan

Erika Phelan

Columbia

Summary


Educator passionate about exposing variations in worldview. Heart for the gospel and lover of using literature and conversation to disillusion other image bearers from the lies prevalent in our major institutions today. Skilled in teaching and curriculum development.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

High School English Teacher

Zion Christian Academy
08.2023 - 08.2025
  • Created lesson plans consistent with the biblical worldview discussing all literary themes through the lens of Scripture.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes exposing the students to high quality literature with the intent of discussing theology.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways and to contrast light and dark.


Elementary School Teacher

Agathos Classical School
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Taught third grade students all subjects in the classical method.
  • Maintained effective classroom management through praise and discipline.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations.

Children's Ministry Director/Women's Ministry Leader

Veritas Church
01.2017 - 07.2021
  • Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
  • Built, managed and upgraded K-12 educational program.
  • Created Bible studies for groups of 20 plus women. Spoke for 60 minute presentations.

Educator

Sierra Pregnancy Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Created presentations for groups of teens with the intent of warning against the dangers of hook up culture.
  • Spoke to groups of 40 plus teens.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to provide a safe and educational experience.




Legal Secretary

Dopkins & Rolfe
08.2000 - 06.2006
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Drafted legal correspondence and court filings.
  • Managed client billing, attended depositions, court hearings, and business lunches.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA
06-2005

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Teaching
  • Writing
  • Administrative and Organizational

Timeline

High School English Teacher

Zion Christian Academy
08.2023 - 08.2025

Elementary School Teacher

Agathos Classical School
08.2022 - 06.2023

Educator

Sierra Pregnancy Center
01.2018 - 01.2019

Children's Ministry Director/Women's Ministry Leader

Veritas Church
01.2017 - 07.2021

Legal Secretary

Dopkins & Rolfe
08.2000 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Sacramento State
Erika Phelan