Erin Boettcher
Newark,DE
Summary
Upbeat experienced teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Newark Charter School
05.2020 - Current
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
Instructional Specialist - Mathematics
University Of Delaware - PDCE
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Verified compliance with all state and local education requirements.
- Collaborate with teachers to determine curriculum efficacy.
- Developed distance learning tools and curriculum and supported faculty with implementation.
- Assisted in development and adjustment of IEPs.
- Utilized recorded data to implement actionable curriculum improvements.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
Classroom Teacher
Colonial School District
08.2002 - 08.2018
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE12.2023
Master of Arts - Economics Education And Entrepreneurship
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05.2002
Skills
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Field Trip Organization
- Team Collaboration
- Standards Compliance
- Behavioral Improvement
- Class Engagement
- Common Core Standards
- Instructional Techniques
- Small Group Leadership
- Developing Social Skills
- Curriculum Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Family Involvement
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Class Management
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Newark Charter School
05.2020 - Current
Instructional Specialist - Mathematics
University Of Delaware - PDCE
08.2018 - 05.2020
Classroom Teacher
Colonial School District
08.2002 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Leadership
Wilmington University
Master of Arts - Economics Education And Entrepreneurship
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Delaware
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