Obtain a position in an education setting working with students. Accomplished elementary teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Hi, I’m
Erica Boaz
Clayton,IN
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
North Putnam Community Schools
Elementary Teacher
2022.02 - Current (2 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Avon Community School Corporation
ESL Instructional Assistant
2021.01 - 2021.05 (4 months)
Job overview
- Compiled, maintained and filed reports, records and other documents required by school and district.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Prepared lessons to reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
Kelly Services
Long-Term Certified Substitute Teacher
2019.09 - 2020.06 (9 months)
Job overview
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Indianapolis Public Schools
Elementary Teacher
2014.07 - 2019.06 (4 years & 11 months)
Job overview
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
MSD Washington Township Schools
Title 1 Instructional Assistant
2013.11 - 2014.05 (6 months)
Job overview
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
KinderCare Learning Centers
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
2013.01 - 2013.09 (8 months)
Job overview
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
MSD Wayne Township
Long-Term Certified Substitute Teacher
2012.10 - 2012.12 (2 months)
Job overview
- 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.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation
Title 1 Instructional Assistant
2012.08 - 2012.10 (2 months)
Job overview
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Indy Learning Centers
STEM Tutor
2011.06 - 2011.06
Job overview
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
IUPUI School Of Education
Student Worker
2011.06 - 2011.08 (2 months)
Job overview
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Maintained excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, and fellow teammates.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
Education
Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN
Master of Science from Education Administration
05.2025
University Overview
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
05.2012
University Overview
- Professional Development: Child Sexual Abuse Training, School on Wheels, Teaching Threw Tragedy
- Elected to Historian for Education Student Advisory Council in 2010
- Elected to President for Elementary Urban Educators in 2010
- Kappa Delta Pi Member
Parkland College Champaign, IL
Some College (No Degree) from Elementary Education
University Overview
Avon High School Avon, IN
High School Diploma
06.2007
University Overview
- Extracurricular Activities: Color Guard
- Awarded: 2x ISSMA State Champion, 2x BOA Grand Nationals finalist, Indoor Open Color Guard ISSMA Silver, Indoor A Color Guard ISSMA Gold
- Core 40
- Ranked in Top 10% of class
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Class Management
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
- State of Indiana Licensed Elementary Teacher -02/07/2022-02/07/2027
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
North Putnam Community Schools
2022.02 - Current (2 years & 7 months)
ESL Instructional Assistant
Avon Community School Corporation
2021.01 - 2021.05 (4 months)
Long-Term Certified Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
2019.09 - 2020.06 (9 months)
Elementary Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
2014.07 - 2019.06 (4 years & 11 months)
Title 1 Instructional Assistant
MSD Washington Township Schools
2013.11 - 2014.05 (6 months)
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
2013.01 - 2013.09 (8 months)
Long-Term Certified Substitute Teacher
MSD Wayne Township
2012.10 - 2012.12 (2 months)
Title 1 Instructional Assistant
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation
2012.08 - 2012.10 (2 months)
STEM Tutor
Indy Learning Centers
2011.06 - 2011.06
Student Worker
IUPUI School Of Education
2011.06 - 2011.08 (2 months)
Indiana State University
Master of Science from Education Administration
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
Parkland College
Some College (No Degree) from Elementary Education
Avon High School
High School Diploma
- State of Indiana Licensed Elementary Teacher -02/07/2022-02/07/2027
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