Erika Lanier

• Oversee and reconcile a $2.5M+ annual operating budget; manage competitive grants totaling over $500K annually.
• Contributed to establishment of essential systems for new 501(c)(3) school foundation, integrating initial processes for donation tracking and gift acknowledgment.
• Lead MAP assessment data tracking and DESE accountability dashboards for SST interventions.
• Manage 15-member faculty and support staff team, promoting strengths-based and restorative culture.
• Develop academic schedules, internal policies, and schoolwide operational tools.
• Lead Recharter Core Team, MTSS/SEB Committees, and served as liaison to Board subcommittees.

• Designed ELA curriculum integrating social justice and trauma-informed practices.
• Ensured 100% DESE compliance through ELL systems, handbooks, and annual reporting.
• Authored NEASC and recharter applications; used data to support a 72.7% graduation rate (2023–24).
• Directed rebranding, developed school website, and led outreach database creation.
• Implemented Achieve3000 literacy program and led Tier 2 attendance interventions.

Developed curriculum for Basic Writing, enhancing alignment with developmental education standards.

• Delivered engaging learning experiences centered on writing fluency and structure.
• Provided individualized support to diverse student populations, including nontraditional learners.
• Contributed to departmental assessments and curricular improvements for enhanced educational outcomes.

Developed and taught preparatory courses for TOEFL, MCAS, and SAT, enhancing college readiness for first-generation and low-income students.

• Created customized instructional materials to improve academic confidence and test-taking strategies.
• Collaborated with tutors to design individualized support plans based on student needs.
• Facilitated enrichment opportunities and led cultural outings to broaden college aspirations and experiences.
• Cultivated strong relationships with diverse student populations, promoting engagement in classroom and extracurricular activities.

• Facilitated weekly empowerment and support groups for high-risk teen girls, including gang-involved and court-involved individuals.
• Designed and led workshops focused on sexual health, healthy relationships, and leadership development.
• Created and managed community service projects to enhance youth engagement and responsibility.
• Supported individualized case management plans while establishing trusting, strengths-based relationships with participants.
• Collaborated with local organizations to improve access to reproductive health, education, and employment services.

Designed and taught first-year writing and literature courses emphasizing critical thinking and media analysis.

• Integrated technology tools to enhance student engagement and foster collaborative learning.
• Created interdisciplinary coursework with Political Science faculty, examining connections between government structures and literary themes.
• Supported ESL students through differentiated instruction, enhancing access and academic confidence.
• Emphasized cultural awareness and social responsibility for first-generation college students.
• Instructed in Binghamton Enrichment Program, preparing Educational Opportunity Program students for higher education.