ERICA MITCHELL

Villa Rica, GA 30180 ♦ (770) 634-7285 ♦ erica.mitchell2053@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-focused Elementary School Teacher specializing in building productive relationships and strong
support networks around students. Hardworking Elementary School Teacher bringing 12 years' experience in
education. Dedicated to student success.
High-energy Elementary School Teacher passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and
student development. Skilled in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and
proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Talented Elementary School Teacher with talent for both group and individual instruction.

SKILLS
• Safety awareness • Technology integration
• Standardized tests • Lesson planning
• Team collaboration • Elementary education
• Curriculum selection • Differentiated instruction
• Friendly personality • Classroom management
• Relationship building • Group and individual instruction
• Organizational skills • Child development
• Time management • Multimedia instruction
• Problem-solving skills • Lesson plans

WORK HISTORY
5th Grade Teacher, 07/2017 to Current
Cobb County Schools – Marietta , Georgia
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
• Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
• Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
 • Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and
academic progress
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical
thinking and communication
• Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
• Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs
• Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
• Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
• Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity
organization
• Colaborated with other teachers to coordinate social activities and field trips in alignment with curriculum

Fourth Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher, 08/2010 to 06/2017

Carroll County Schools – Villa Rica, Georgia
• Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year
• Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning
• Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations
• Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms
• Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum
• Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition
• Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations
• Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities
• Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate
social studies topics
• Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details
• Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress
• Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students
• Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world
• Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation

Third Grade Elementary Teacher, 08/2009 to 07/2010

Carroll County Schools – Villa Rica, Georgia
• Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
 • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable
strategies to achieve each goal
• Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
• Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning
• Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
• Implemented best practice standards for billing resulting in substantial reduction of accounts receivable
delays

Kindergarten Through Second Grade EIP Teacher, 08/2008 to 07/2009

Carroll County Schools – Villa Rica, Georgia
• Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions
• Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom
activities
• Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student
understanding
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
• Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address
student learning objectives
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional
strategies
• Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and
attendance logs
• Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home
• Prepared lesson plans according to assessment of student needs and learning ability

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education
Mercer University - Macon, GA

Master of Arts: Early Childhood Education

Mercer University - Macon, GA