Erica Sterling
Wheatridge
Summary
Dynamic Secondary Science Teacher skilled in project-based and inquiry-based learning. Experienced in fostering collaborative classrooms and adapting lessons to diverse learning styles, ensuring student engagement and success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Science Teacher
Jeffco Public Schools
Everitt Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a collaborative classroom environment to enhance student participation and teamwork.
- Utilized technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences and assessments.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations to inform instruction.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated science concepts across curriculum areas.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance, progress, and classroom activities.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that required students to apply their knowledge of scientific principles to solve real-world problems creatively.
Girls on the Run Coach
Girls on the Run of the Rockies
Everitt Middle School
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed and implemented training plans for diverse groups of participants.
- Fostered positive relationships with participants to enhance motivation and engagement.
- Facilitated pre-run warm-up sessions to promote injury prevention and readiness.
- Monitored participant progress, providing constructive feedback and support.
Co Track Coach
Everitt Middle School
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Developed training plans to enhance athlete performance and skill development.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor athletes' progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Organized and led practice sessions, ensuring effective use of time and resources.
- Fostered a positive team environment to encourage collaboration and sportsmanship among athletes.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies, promoting athlete safety during training and competitions.
- Coordinated logistics for track meets, including travel arrangements and equipment management.
STEAM Teacher 6th-8th Grade
Jeffco Public Schools
Connections Learning Accademy
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged student participation and critical thinking.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum effectiveness and share best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2022
Skills
- Lab safety procedures
- Peer collaboration
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Cross-curricular connections
- Project-based learning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Adaptive teaching
- Science content knowledge
- Hands-on activities
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 12 in using Luciferase Assays to investigate the mechanism behind the famous PG bond skip in 2A peptides.
- Achieved success by completing westernblots, and luciferase assays with accuracy and efficiency.
- Co-Author of “Systematic identification and characterization of
eukaryotic and viral 2A peptide-bond-skipping
sequences,” published in Cell Reports in 2025.
Timeline
Girls on the Run Coach
Girls on the Run of the Rockies
08.2025 - 11.2025
Co Track Coach
03.2025 - 06.2025
6th Grade Science Teacher
Jeffco Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
STEAM Teacher 6th-8th Grade
Jeffco Public Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Published research works in Cell Reports
Under the leadership of Deviyani Rao, I and 12 others identified thousands of previously unknown 2A peptides across both viruses and eukaryotes using an HMMER analysis. We further identified a unique class of 2A peptides, class B, whose activity is dependent on both the identity and register of amino acids within the sequence.