ERICA SILVESTRI

46039 Rhodes Dr., Macomb, MI 48044

586-322-6729
erica2075@gmail.com
esilvestri.weebly.com
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Objective To obtain a teaching position in an elementary school where I can educate

children of all ages with enthusiasm and dedication.
Philosophy I will instill in my students the desire to develop a love for lifelong learning. I
believe teachers should be a role model for their students in displaying warmth,
wisdom, and ability. I will help my students grow emotionally, socially, and
creatively as well as academically. I will achieve this by incorporating effective
classroom management skills along with an enthusiasm to learn.

Education Saginaw Valley State University April 2016- May 2018

Master of Instructional Technology GPA 4.0

Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan December 2013

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education GPA 3.94
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Endorsements: Language Arts
Dean’s List Oakland University, Winter 2012, Winter 2013
Received Academic Honors Oakland University, Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Fall 2012

Employment
St. Mary Catholic School, Royal Oak, MI September 2015-Present
Reading Intervention Teacher
• Administer and analyze AIMSweb probes to guide instruction
• Differentiate reading lessons in small groups for kindergarten-eighth
students
• Collaborate with grade level teachers for effective instruction
• Present technology tools at monthly staff meetings
• Integrate technology within instruction
• Committee leader of Kindness Club

Beck Centennial Elementary, Macomb, MI September 2014-June 2015

Long Term 6th Grade Substitute Teacher
• Full classroom responsibility including set up and closed classroom
• Instructed 27 general education students and 1 CORE + student
• Full responsibility for curriculum design and implementation of CCSS
• Full assessment responsibility including NWEA, M-Step, and local
assessments
• Professional Development included Thinking Maps, McGraw Hill
Reading Series, Mathematical planning, ASD, and Discovery Science
 • School Improvement Strategy Sub-Committee Data Team Member
• Team taught Science/Social Studies at grade level
• Sponsored Kindness Club for sixth grade girls

Duncan Elementary, Shelby Township, MI July 2015- August 2015

Mathematics and Language Arts Support Teacher July 2014-August 2014
• Instructed 12 kindergarteners and 11 second graders
• Designed lessons utilizing the blended learning concept
• Lead guided reading and guided highlight lessons

Beck Centennial Elementary, Macomb, MI April-May 2014

Long Term 2nd Grade Substitute Teacher
• Planned all subject areas following the CCSS
• Facilitated a class field trip
• Effectively communicated with parents
• Managed a daily routine and classroom behavior

Duncan Elementary, Shelby Township, MI January-March 2014

Language Support Program Instructor
• Instructed 9 fourth graders
• Prepared lessons focusing on writing skills aligned with the Language Arts
common core standards
• Developed engaging activities focusing on reading comprehension,
fluency, and inferring

Skills Blended learning, Power School, Houghton Mifflin Wonders,

Interactive White Boards, Data Director, NWEA, M-STEP, ISTE Standards,
CCSS, AIMSweb, Certified Apple Teacher, Google Classroom, Schoology

Activities/ Member, Golden Key, 2012

Interests Member, MDSTA, 2012
Attendee of MACUL Conference, 2017 & 2018

References Christine Ferber/ Wilson Sharon Coil

Principal, Beck Elementary Principal, Duncan Elementary
248-535-9796 586-797-4600
Christine.wilson@uticak12.org Sharon.coil@uticak12.org

Lorri Zieleniewski Jill Lee

Special Ed Teacher, Duncan Fourth Grade Teacher, Duncan
586-797-4608 586-797-4600
lorri.zieleniewski@uticak12.org jill.lee@uticak12.org

Letters of Recommendation
Furnished upon request.