Erica Lynch
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Endorsments
1
1
Level III K-8 Teaching License
Work History
Pre-K-5th Grade Visual Arts Teacher
Ventana Ranch Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
- Created a safe, engaging environment with effective classroom management and interactive learning
- Created and planned the curriculum using scope and sequence for six grade levels
- Taught lessons integrating Common Core State Standards and National Core Arts Standards
- Provided curriculum acceleration and extensions for gifted and advanced students
- Attended trainings on teaching students with autism and ABC data collection
- Participated in IEP meetings as the general education teacher and gave input on students’ progress
- Provided extensions and interventions for students in Pre-K up to 5th grade
- Differentiated instruction and provided scaffolding for students with special needs and English Language Learners
- Integrated technology
- Assessed students and organized data to guide instruction and create flexible groupings
Kindergarten Teacher
Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School, APS
08.2018 - Current
- Created a safe, engaging environment with effective classroom management and interactive learning
- Increased proficiency in Istation Reading and Math Scores with effective first instruction and interventions
- Planned and taught lessons based on Common Core State Standards and students’ needs and development
- Differentiated instruction for classes of approximately twenty students and provided scaffolding for students with special needs and English Language Learners
- Integrated technology
- Assessed students and organized data to guide instruction and create flexible groupings
First Grade Teacher
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School, LLPS
08.2010 - Current
- Created a safe, engaging environment with effective classroom management and interactive learning
- Increased proficiency in Istation Reading and Math Scores with effective instruction
- Planned and taught lessons based on Common Core State Standards and students’ needs and development
- Differentiated instruction for classes of approximately twenty students and provided scaffolding for students with special needs and English Language Learners
- Integrated technology with education by incorporating the Smart Board, Smart lessons, iPads, and computers
- Assessed students and organized data to guide instruction and create flexible groupings
Kindergarten Teacher
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School, LLPS
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Created a safe, engaging environment with effective classroom management and interactive learning
- Increased proficiency in MAPS Reading and Math Scores with effective instruction
- Planned and taught lessons based on Common Core State Standards and students’ needs and development
- Differentiated instruction for classes of approximately twenty students and provided scaffolding for students with special needs and English Language Learners
- Integrated technology with education by incorporating document cameras and computers
- Integrated social/emotional learning and interacting with others
- In addition to the standards, taught students basic life skills
- Assessed students and used data to guide instruction and create flexible groupings
Education
M.A. - Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies
University of New Mexico
01-2013
B.S. - Elementary Education, Minor in Spanish
New Mexico State University
01-2006
Skills
- Cross-curricular connections
- Research-based practices
- Organization and planning
- Exceptional communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Real-world application
- Innovative lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Project-based learning
- Performance assessments
- Cooperative learning experience
- Alternative learning methods
- Special needs students
- Instructional best practices
- Student engagement
- IEP planning
Certification
Level III-A Instructional Leader K-8 Elementary License, License # 321265 with endorsements in Gifted Education, Language Arts, and Visual Arts
Timeline
Pre-K-5th Grade Visual Arts Teacher
Ventana Ranch Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School, APS
08.2018 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School, LLPS
08.2010 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School, LLPS
08.2007 - 05.2010
B.S. - Elementary Education, Minor in Spanish
New Mexico State University
M.A. - Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies
University of New Mexico
Communication and Leadership
- Attended optional trainings on educating students with special needs and reaching students with autism
- Presented lessons to other visual arts teachers during professional development
- Led collaboration meetings with pullout teachers at my school site
- Collaborated with colleagues to complete backwards planning and create rubrics and scales for all First Grade Common Core Standards
- Informed parents of student progress frequently, offering detailed information and strategies
- Communicated frequently with parents using agendas, email, monthly and weekly newsletters, and Bloomz parent communication app
- Developed positive, professional relationships and provided guidance to Kindergarten Educational Assistants
- Led professional development for colleagues on helping students organize and retain information using Marzano’s research and other strategies
- Member of the Renaissance Committee which facilitated all school assemblies, school-wide positive behavior incentives, and fundraising for students
- Attended CORE trainings and led professional development on strategies learned
- Literacy Cadre representative