Hi, I’m
Erica Flettrich-Thorne
Academic Intervention Specialist
New Orleans,LA
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
-Nelson Mandela
Summary
Versatile and dedicated educator with extensive knowledge of Response to Intervention and the tiered system of supports. Provide school-wide professional development and classroom-level support by differentiating and remediating learning for at-risk students.
Exceptional skills in collaborating with teachers, parents, and specialists to meet the needs of all students through developing and implementing best practices and strategies that promote learning of content standards and social and emotional growth.
Overview
29
years of professional experience
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Vintage CampusKenner, LA
Academic Interventionist
07.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Analyze student data, diagnose instructional needs, identify research-based teaching strategies to deliver
- Collaborate with Director of Learning and Curriculum Coordinator to develop effective online materials, content, and tools to ensure student success while learning virtually, including implementing I-Ready to assess and progress monitor growth
- Use diagnostic tests, in addition to formative and summative data to measure reading instruction impact across middle school grades, and developed best-practices for closing achievement gaps
- Support classroom-level instruction by providing guidance to teachers during implementation of new state curriculum
- Assist classroom teachers in modifying classes and programs to verify compliance with IEPs and interventions
- Observe teachers in classrooms and offer insights to enhance teaching-learning situation
- Develop activities and strategies for improvement of instruction and student performance
Jefferson Parish Public School SystemHarvey, LA
Academic Interventionist
06.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Gathered, organized, and interpreted assessment data to identify at-risk students
- Utilized best practice intervention strategies to meet needs of struggling learners
- Administered frequent progress monitoring to determine growth and on-going instruction
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to determine best practices for individual students
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
Archdiocese Of New Orleans Inc.New Orleans, LA
Classroom Teacher
08.1994 - 05.2000
Job overview
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material while Incorporating multiple types of teaching strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Education
Loyola University , New Orleans, LA
Master of Arts from Education
09.1994 - 05.2004
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
Bachelor of Science from Family And Consumer Sciences Education
08.1989 - 01.1993
Skills
Knowledge of research based, high impact instructional practices
Highlights and Additional Trainings
- Title I Family and Parent Engagement Coordinator
- Fox 8 "Golden Apple" Award for Excellence in Education 2021-2022
- Orton-Gillingham Multi-Sensory Approach
- Kagan Cooperative Learning and Differentiated Instruction Structures
- iReady Diagnostics
- Achieve 3000 Literacy Acceleration Program
- Lexia Learning Platform
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