PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

ERIKA GOETZ

Odyssey Preparatory Academy
Goodyear,AZ
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience

Dedicated education professional with a passion for teaching and inspiring young minds. Known for developing creative lesson plans and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability, ensuring effective communication and support among team members.

Work History

5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

3 Months
Odyssey Preparatory Academy | 08.2026 - Current
  • Designed standards-aligned ELA lessons that strengthened reading comprehension, writing fluency, and literacy engagement.
  • Facilitated small-group instruction to reinforce phonics, vocabulary, and text analysis skills.
  • Collaborated with grade-level teams to align curriculum, share strategies, and support student success.
  • Also I am holding a leadership position on campus where I host Professional Development sessions for our teachers who need extra support in specific areas (examples include classroom management, intervention strategies, and AASA prep).

New Teacher Mentor

3 Years 3 Months
Odyssey Charter School | 02.2023 - 05.2026
  • Facilitated development of individualized instruction plans tailored to diverse learners' needs
  • Provide feedback and guidance to teachers on the development of differentiated instruction plans
  • Delivered constructive feedback and guidance to teachers for creating differentiated instruction plans
  • Coached teachers individually in instruction, assessment, and classroom management strategies

7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

4 Years 9 Months
Odyssey Charter School | 08.2021 - 05.2026
  • Coordinated with content instructors to execute quality lesson plans that support diverse learning needs
  • Cultivated an engaging, student-focused classroom culture that facilitated effective learning
  • Tracked individual student performance in various subjects to identify areas for improvement and motivate students to achieve their personal and academic goals

Academic Tutor

11 Months
Advantage Tutoring | 08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Crafted individualized learning plans tailored to students' academic goals, fostering personal growth and achievement
  • Leveraged diverse educational resources to enrich learning experiences, promoting deeper understanding of subject matter
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents and students, enhancing communication and support for academic success

Academic Mentor

1 Year 2 Months
Whittier High School | 01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Created and implemented educational activities that increased student engagement
  • Developed a tracking system for student performance, facilitating timely feedback
  • Mentored students to enhance self-confidence and strengthen academic skills

Education

Master's - Educational Leadership

Grand Canyon University | Phoenix

Bachelor's - Business Administration

Whittier College | CA

Minor in English

Skills

Curriculum Development
Classroom Facilitation
Differentiation Strategies
Student Engagement
Instructional Coaching
Data Analysis
Collaborative Learning
Peer collaboration
Time Management

Certification

Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 (Business)

Timeline

5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Odyssey Preparatory Academy
08.2026 - CurrentRead More

New Teacher Mentor

Odyssey Charter School
02.2023 - 05.2026Read More

7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Odyssey Charter School
08.2021 - 05.2026Read More

Academic Tutor

Advantage Tutoring
08.2020 - 07.2021Read More

Academic Mentor

Whittier High School
01.2019 - 03.2020Read More

Grand Canyon University

Master's from Educational Leadership
Read More

Whittier College

Bachelor's from Business Administration
Read More
ERIKA GOETZ