Erin Paul
EDEN PRAIRIE
Summary
Professional clinical counseling candidate with solid foundation in providing education, support, and guidance to individuals. Skilled in active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving needs. Known for achieving positive outcomes through effective rapport building and communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Student Counselor
Belle Plaine Jr. / Sr. High School
01.2025 - Current
- Upheld confidentiality standards while handling sensitive personal information in accordance with ethical guidelines and regulations.
- Improved client communication skills by facilitating middle school group therapy sessions focused on building community and interpersonal skills.
- Collaborated with teacher teams for comprehensive client support while upholding academic expectations for students.
Substitute Teacher, PreK-12
Teachers On Call
08.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
English Language Arts Teacher
West Fargo Public Schools
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a curriculum plan tailored to national language arts standards.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Fostered an accommodating and supportive learning environment that celebrated diversity and nurtured the unique talents of each individual learner.
- Led parent-teacher conferences that provided constructive feedback on student progress while fostering collaboration between home and school environments.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular activities including the Spelling Bee and Student Council, providing guidance and encouragement for student participants.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
Restorative Facilitator
West Fargo Public Schools
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Built rapport with diverse groups of students and teaching staff by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated group sessions.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions, responding quickly in order to adapt to the needs of the participants.
Language Arts Teacher
Tri-City United High School
12.2017 - 06.2020
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow educators through open communication channels.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design a new curriculum for high school seniors preparing to enter the workforce, providing them with a language arts experience that incorporates college and career readiness skills.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular activities including the homecoming committee , speech, and theater, providing guidance and encouragement for student participants
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND12-2017
Skills
- Licensed 5-12 ELA Educator in MN and ND
- Classroom and group management
- Curriculum Design
- Verbal and written communication
- Multicultural competence
- Building rapport
- Team collaboration
- Inclusivity
- Recordkeeping skills
- Self-reflection
Timeline
Practicum Student Counselor
Belle Plaine Jr. / Sr. High School
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, PreK-12
Teachers On Call
08.2024 - Current
Restorative Facilitator
West Fargo Public Schools
07.2022 - 07.2023
English Language Arts Teacher
West Fargo Public Schools
06.2020 - 06.2024
Language Arts Teacher
Tri-City United High School
12.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Adams State University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
North Dakota State University
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