Erica R. Spratley, Ed.D
Irmo,SC
Summary
Award-winning educator with a proven ability to drive high achievement among gifted students at School District Five of Lexington-Richland County. Proficient in differentiated instruction and project-based learning, holding a Gifted and Talented endorsement. Recognized for innovative program implementation and leadership, significantly contributing to both academic excellence and cultural growth. Certified School Principal: Elementary-Tier 1 for K-12 in South Carolina and Virginia, dedicated to advancing educational standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Escolares Teacher-Gifted and Talented
School District Five of Lexington-Richland County
Irmo, SC
08.2024 - Current
- Created and maintained positive, orderly and academically focused learning environment for gifted students.
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of high ability learners.
- Assessed student performance to identify areas of strength and weakness.
- Expanded, enriched, and accelerated district curriculum as appropriate for advanced learners.
- Incorporated various instructional methods such as project-based learning or inquiry-based learning.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Second Grade Teacher
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties
Irmo, SC
08.2013 - 07.2024
- Teacher of the Year 2019-2020
- Faculty Advisory Committee 2019
- School Improvement Council 2019
- Leadership Positions: Lead Teacher (11 years), Data Team Facilitator, Mentor.
- Provided individualized instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
- Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
- Coaching Teacher for the University of South Carolina, University of Phoenix
- District Leadership Academy
- Program Implementation: Response to Intervention, Second Step, ImagineIt, MyMath, Envision
- Assessments: Dominie, MAP, CogAt, IOWA
Second Grade Teacher
Richland School District One
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Response to Intervention Instruction
- Reading Programs and Assessments: Dominie, STAR, MAP, CogAt
Kindergarten Teacher
Richland School District One
08.2007 - 07.2012
- Lead Teacher
- Mentor
- High Scope Curriculum
- Response to Intervention
- Kinder Academy- assisted in developing, planning, and instructing an after-school program to help promote growth in English Language Arts, Math, Etiquette Skills, and Cultural Growth
- Parent Academy- assisted in developing and planning instruction for parents
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs
Prekindergarten Teacher
Hampton School District Two
08.2001 - 07.2007
- Lead Teacher
- Creative Curriculum
- ECERS Evaluation
- Dial-3 Assessment
- Character Education
- Title 1 Committee
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership with Administrative and Supervision Endorsement prek-12th
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia05-2024
Gifted and Talented Endorsement -
Coastal Carolina
Conway, South Carolina01.2016
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction: Reading
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona10-2006
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction: Integrating the Arts
Lesley University
Cambridge, Massachusetts02-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina05-2001
Skills
- Certified School Principal: Elementary-Tier 1
- SC Teaching Certificate: Early Childhood
- Gifted and Talented endorsement
- Strong Relationship Building
- Fostering Positive Attitudes
- Rapid Skill Acquisition
- Instructional leadership
- Consistently Dependable
- Experienced in Subject Matter
- Accountable Professional
- Independently Driven
- Adaptable Problem Solver
- Effective Public Speaking
- Project-based learning
Affiliations
- National Educators Association (NEA)
- South Carolina Educators Association (SCEA)
- South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators (SCABSE)
- South Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Accomplishments
- Kappa Delta Pi, Honor Society
- Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College
- Teacher of the Year 2019
Certification
- School Principal: Elementary-Tier 1 Certification K-12 (SC and Virginia)
- SC Certified Educator-Early Childhood
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Second Grade Escolares Teacher-Gifted and Talented
School District Five of Lexington-Richland County
08.2024 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties
08.2013 - 07.2024
Second Grade Teacher
Richland School District One
08.2012 - 07.2013
Kindergarten Teacher
Richland School District One
08.2007 - 07.2012
Prekindergarten Teacher
Hampton School District Two
08.2001 - 07.2007
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership with Administrative and Supervision Endorsement prek-12th
Liberty University
Gifted and Talented Endorsement -
Coastal Carolina
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction: Reading
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction: Integrating the Arts
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Claflin University
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