Erica Massey
Educator
Crowley,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented, creative and effective Educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with robust communication skills and extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a collaborative team member. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Public School Teacher
Burleson Independent School District
Burleson, TX
08.2015 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons for classes of 18-25 students to meet national and state standards.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing and classroom observations.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives and growth goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Presented professional development information to coworkers.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Analyzed data and implemented progress monitoring programs to ensure student goals were met.
- As Team Lead, fostered positive and collaborative work environment among coworkers.
- Effective and efficient organization of physical and digital materials.
- Completed regular documentation requirements maintaining confidentiality protocols.
- Worked with special needs populations, completing required documentation and participating in regular meeting to assure student progress.
Private School Teacher
Nazarene Christian Academy
Crowley, TX
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Assisted with school re-accreditation process.
- Served as Creative Writing Festival Chairperson.
- Served as grade level Team Leader, fostering collaborative environment while meeting deadlines.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national and state standards.
- Kept groups of 16-20 students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Collaborated with coworkers to evaluate curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Public School Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, TX
06.1996 - 02.2000
- Collaborated with national curriculum creator as member of revision and field trial team.
- Prepared and conducted professional development for faculty.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school and summer school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Served as Team Leader, organizing field trips, and establishing collaborative and positive environment.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Kept groups of 18-22 students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 08.1992 - 05.1996
Skills
Group Learning Mechanics
undefinedAdditional Information
I am excited to seek out opportunities to use the many skills I have mastered as a teacher outside of education.
Timeline
Public School Teacher
Burleson Independent School District
08.2015 - Current
Private School Teacher
Nazarene Christian Academy
08.2011 - 06.2015
Public School Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
06.1996 - 02.2000
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Texas Tech University
08.1992 - 05.1996
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