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Erica Wong

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Dedicated education professional with 10+ years experience in third grade, kindergarten, and preschool. Proficient in reading/writing workshop model and English language development. Creates inclusive learning environments and adapts to educational changes. Excited to deliver engaging learning experiences in a primary classroom.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Third Grade Teacher

Redding Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
  • Deliver standards-aligned instruction using the Into Reading curriculum, focusing on building strong literacy skills through explicit phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies
  • Differentiate instruction through targeted small groups in reading and math, using formative assessments and progress monitoring data to support diverse learners
  • Lead school-wide literacy initiatives by organizing professional development, supporting colleagues with small group planning, and analyzing STAR and phonics data to identify students for intervention
  • Serve as a key member of the Instructional Leadership Team, collaborating to improve data collection systems, align Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction, and set goals to increase student achievement
  • Foster strong partnerships with families and collaborate with specialists to support English learners and students with special needs
  • Mentor new teachers and contribute to positive school culture through active participation in staff committees and event

Kindergarten teacher

Redding Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with grade level team in scoring math milestone, Fountas and Pinell, and KRI assessments to help inform and guide instruction
  • Comfortable with using a document camera and projector in conjunction with a laptop computer to supplement instruction
  • Participated in professional development for planning and implementing ELD instruction
  • Participated in SFUSD Learning Lab and received coaching in creating and implementing reading and writing workshop lesson plans to provide scaffolds for differentiated instruction
  • Contributed as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team to analyze data and set school wide goals in address the achievement gap

Substitute Teacher

San Francisco Unified School District
08.2005 - 05.2007
  • Planned and implemented lesson plans for a first grade classroom for 1 year
  • Planned and implemented lesson plans for a third grade classroom for 3 months
  • Provided instruction in various grade levels as a day to day substitute

Preschool Teacher

Starlight Christian Preschool
07.2004 - 07.2005
  • Planned and implemented lessons in phonics and phonemic awareness and number sense for 3-5 year old students
  • Prepared art, science, and cooking activities and monitored students during center activities

Education

CLAD credential - Early Childhood Education (ECE) emphasis

San Francisco State University
01.2004

Bachelor of Science - Human Development

University of California at Davis
06.2000

Skills

  • Cooperative educational practices
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Classroom management

Timeline

Third Grade Teacher

Redding Elementary School
08.2022 - Current

Kindergarten teacher

Redding Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2022

Substitute Teacher

San Francisco Unified School District
08.2005 - 05.2007

Preschool Teacher

Starlight Christian Preschool
07.2004 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Science - Human Development

University of California at Davis

CLAD credential - Early Childhood Education (ECE) emphasis

San Francisco State University