Erica Carter
Torrance
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience in the Los Angeles Unified School District, adept at elevating student literacy and critical thinking through innovative teaching methods and educational technology. Excelled in grammar and literary analysis, enhancing parent-teacher communication. Significantly improved standardized test scores, demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence and personalized learning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Los Angles Unified School District
Carson, CA
07.2013 - Current
- Prepared students for college-level coursework through rigorous assignments that challenged their critical thinking abilities.
- Assessed student progress regularly through quizzes, essays, presentations, and classroom participation.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to inform lesson planning and address areas in need of improvement effectively.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Provided tailored support for individual students by offering after-school tutoring sessions and additional resources.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing reading strategies and assigning diverse, engaging texts.
- Continuously refined teaching methods through professional development opportunities, incorporating new ideas into the curriculum.
- Served as an advisor for student organizations, supporting club activities and fostering leadership skills among members.
- Enhanced student writing skills through personalized feedback and targeted writing exercises.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Utilized strategies to drastically improve students' scores on standardized testing.
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Lomita, CA
10.2001 - 06.2014
- Developed critical thinking skills in students through the use of Socratic questioning and analytical writing assignments.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, setting clear expectations and addressing issues promptly and fairly.
- Mentored new teachers within the department, sharing resources and offering guidance for successful lesson planning and classroom management.
- Increased student comprehension by implementing diverse instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress, highlighting achievements and addressing concerns as needed.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, home visits, and emails.
Education
Master of Arts - English
National University
La Jolla, CA08-2009
Bachelor of Arts - American Literature And Culture
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA08-2001
Skills
- Grammar expertise
- Grammar teaching
- Parent-teacher communication
- Vocabulary building
- Text analysis
- Literary analysis
- Educational technology
- Online teaching
- Project-based learning
- Writing instruction
- Supervisory skills
- Interactive learning
Timeline
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Los Angles Unified School District
07.2013 - Current
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
10.2001 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - English
National University
Bachelor of Arts - American Literature And Culture
University of California, Los Angeles