Erica C.

Beitz
46405 Polo Dr. Canton, MI 48187 (734) 658-7499 ericabeitz9@gmail.com

Education:

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum, December 2016
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, May 2012

Certification:

Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate

K-5 All Subject Areas
Social Studies 6-8, May 2013
Adult and Child CPR/AED, August 2016

Professional
Experience:

Northville Public Schools, 2013 Present

Thornton Creek Elementary School, Grade 3
Winchester Elementary School, Grade 3
created and implemented unit plans and daily lesson plans for all subject
areas within the districts curriculum and Common Core State Standards
for all instruction
differentiated instruction to reach the needs of all students
instituted a workshop model to meet individual needs daily
implemented technology within lesson design
administered DRA and Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment
System Reading Assessments
maintained and established a routine and created procedures within the
classroom to effectively manage student behavior
attended curriculum development meetings, faculty meetings, related
school events and parent-teacher conferences
participated as a member on the lighthouse team in conjunction with
Leader In Me program initiatives
Intern Teacher, Vandenberg World Cultures Academy
Southfield Public Schools, Grade 5
taught fifth grade students all subject areas
provided differentiated and individualized support to struggling learners
presented constructive feedback during parent-teacher conferences
designed curriculum-related bulletin boards and support materials
participated in staff professional development opportunities
attended multiple PTA school functions
Long Term Substitute Teacher, Southfield, May 2013 June 2013
managed elementary classrooms independently and effectively
executed lessons as outlined by classroom teachers

In-School
Leadership:

Social Studies Curriculum Designer, 2015-2016

collaborated with colleagues to create a social studies curriculum map for
the district
analyzed instructional pacing and unpacked district standards

Additional
Experiences:

Nanny, Canton, Michigan

Summers of 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
maintained a safe and nurturing environment for two elementary children
on a daily basis
implemented educational and recreational activities
MSU Study Abroad, Europe
May 2011 June 2011
visited schools in Germany, France, and the Netherlands
instructed elementary students using Smartboard technology
interacted with prospective teaching students from Maastricht University,
Holland
became familiar with a variety of cultural elements in Belgium, France,
Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain
Middle School Mentor, Canton, Michigan
Resurrection Parish Vacation Bible School
Summers of 2008, 2009, 2010
led small group discussions for 7-8 students
prepared focus questions and activities based on daily themes

Professional
Development:

Technology:

Honors and
Achievements:

The Leader in Me Symposium, March 2015

participant in a two-day statewide conference
addressed methods for encouraging and fostering leadership in students
Oakland University Technology Workshop, March 2015
participant in a weekend day-long conference
discussed several methods for using technology in the classroom
Reading and Analyzing Nonfiction with Tony Stead, March 2014
participant at a local day-long presentation
addressed nonfiction reading strategies and routines
Cracking Open the Authors Craft: Teaching the Art of Writing with Lester
Laminack, February 2014
participant at a local day-long presentation
addressed writers workshop routines and effective strategies for teaching
writing
Anita Archers Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching, January 2014
participant at a local day-long presentation
provided helpful strategies for classroom management
Microsoft Word
Website Creation

Power Point
Excel
Promethean Software Document Camera

Deans List, Michigan State University

May 2011, December 2012, May 2012
Phi Beta Delta International Honors Society
October 2011

Interests:

Reading, technology integration, educational research, dance, scrapbooking,

travel