ERICA SILVA

EMAIL: ERICASILVA.TEACH@GMAIL.COM
PHONE: (404) 510-8363

OBJECTIVE
To secure a teaching position in the early childhood grades and to create a classroom environment
where each student is challenged to meet their individual learning needs.

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC ATION from University of West Georgia College
of Education, Georgia (2012-2016). Certification: Pre-K - 5th grade.

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

CARROLLTON MIDDLE/UP PER ELEMENTARY SCHOO L
5th Grade English Language Arts

Assisted ELL students with assignments

Integrated technology into the classroom (Google Classroom, Kahoot, etc.)
Helped students develop self-discipline and respectful behaviors
Successfully used PowerSchool for entering grades and taking attendance
Worked daily with small groups focusing on individual needs

UWG COMPREHENSIVE CO MMUNITY CLINIC

4th Grade Math and 5th Grade Reading

August 2015 to April 2016

Carrollton City School District

September 2015- December 2015

University of West Georgia

Assessed student error patterns using G.R.A.S.P.

Used instructional delivery and assessment to help student achieve mastery of content
Used data tracking and assessing from G.R.A.S.P. to determine areas for re-teaching or
reinforcing

Supervisor Janet Brown

SHARP CREEK ELEMENTA RY SCHOOL
2nd Grade Self Contained Classroom

Facilitated daily reading and writing small group sessions

Assisted with classroom management
Began teaching instructionally sound lessons in science, reading, and math
Assumed duties including: bus, car, and afterschool duties

CARROLLTON CITY ELEM ENTARY SCHOOL

Kindergarten and 1st Grade

January 2015- March 2015

Carroll County School District

September 2014 December 2014

Carrollton City School District

Assisted struggling students to reinforce reading and writing skills

Facilitated small reading groups
Assisted with classroom management
Graded assignments as directed by supervising teacher
Assumed duties including: bus duty

RELEVANT SKILLS
Adept at maintaining fair and respectful classroom management
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Ability to work cooperatively with a team to facilitate student learning

Ability to create differentiated lesson plans that engage students
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Recognize the need to communicate efficiently with parents
Adept at utilizing innovative technology integration
Utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to find teaching strategies that work best

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS

GACE Certified Professional Level Early Childhood 001/002
Project Wet Certified
Georgia ETS Ethics Certified
Darkness to Light Certified
Deans List for 7 consecutive semesters
Kappa Delta Pi Member
Graduating with honors distinction
Alpha Lambda Delta Member
Completed multiple FIP modules
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member

REFERENCES
DENISE LITTLE
Email: Denise.little@carrolltoncityschools.net
PAM HAYNES
Email: Phaynes@westga.edu

Cooperating Teacher Block 3 and Internship

Phone: (404)323-4335
University Supervisor Blocks 1, 3, and Internship
Phone: (770)853-2531

RYAN MCKINNON
Email: Ryan.Mckinnon@carrolltoncityschools.net

Cooperating Teacher Block 1

Phone: (678)438-9206

KIMI REDFORD
Email: Kimi.Redford@carrolltoncityschools.net

Cooperating Teacher Block 1

Phone: (770)832-2120

KELLY COSTELLO
Email: Kelly.Costello@carrollcountyschools.com

Cooperating Teacher Block 2

Phone: (770)214-8848

LYNNDA CROWDER EAGLE

Email: sleagle1984@gmail.com

Former Cobb County Board of Education Member/

Former Cobb County Administrator
Phone: (678) 266-2162

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