Erica Bontke
Sunray
Summary
Distinguished educator with a robust background at Dalhart ISD, adept in academic writing and fostering student engagement. Excelled in creating dynamic learning environments, significantly enhancing student development through project-based learning. Proven track record in leveraging technology to enrich social studies curriculum, demonstrating exceptional organization and discipline.
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher in Social Science
Dalhart ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Sunray CISD
05.2017 - 05.2024
- Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies and progress and needs of students.
- Guided learning process through use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and district goals and objectives.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2023
Skills
- Academic writing
- Organization
- Project-based learning
- Discipline
- Lesson planning
- Student development
- Social studies
- Technology implementation
- Activity planning
- Student engagement
Timeline
Teacher in Social Science
Dalhart ISD
08.2024 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Sunray CISD
05.2017 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
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