The Resume of:
Erica Lewis
EDUCATION
January 2010 – Present
Michigan State University Graduate School
Masters in Literacy Education
August 2003 - December 2007
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts-History (CC). Minor in Geography (CB). Social Studies Endorsement (RX)
January 2010 – Present
Michigan State University Graduate School
Masters in Literacy Education
- GPA: 3.75/4.0
August 2003 - December 2007
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts-History (CC). Minor in Geography (CB). Social Studies Endorsement (RX)
- GPA: 3.06/4.0
- Able to teach History, Michigan History, U.S. History, World History,Geography, Global Geography, Michigan Geography, U.S. Geography, Global Issues, Economics, Civics/Government, and Political Science
EXPERIENCE
Brighton Area Schools- High School Social Studies Teacher
August 2010-Present
-Lesson planned and facilitated classroom activities for U.S. History, World History Focus, Civics, and Economics
-Participated in over 80 hours of professional development above and beyond what was needed including participating in The Grading and Assessment Committee, Reading Apprenticeship Program, Focus meetings, RAISE, and professional learning communities
-Developed curriculum with co-workers for the new Focus program that was installed to help struggling students
-Involved in extracurricular activities such as staff v. student basketball games, dances, and fundraisers
Covenant House Life Skills Center West
(Alternative Education)
September 2009-August 2010
-Instructed at risk minority high school students for the city of Detroit to obtain diplomas of completion
-Developed classroom management skills for inner city, at risk students by using alternative methods to keep students on task and use of disciplinary actions when needed
-Instructed students with Michigan Merit Education testing preparation on a six week cycle
-Participated in special school activities such as directing activities for Black History Month and International Heritage Appreciation Week
Brighton Area Schools- High School Social Studies Teacher
August 2010-Present
-Lesson planned and facilitated classroom activities for U.S. History, World History Focus, Civics, and Economics
-Participated in over 80 hours of professional development above and beyond what was needed including participating in The Grading and Assessment Committee, Reading Apprenticeship Program, Focus meetings, RAISE, and professional learning communities
-Developed curriculum with co-workers for the new Focus program that was installed to help struggling students
-Involved in extracurricular activities such as staff v. student basketball games, dances, and fundraisers
Covenant House Life Skills Center West
(Alternative Education)
September 2009-August 2010
-Instructed at risk minority high school students for the city of Detroit to obtain diplomas of completion
-Developed classroom management skills for inner city, at risk students by using alternative methods to keep students on task and use of disciplinary actions when needed
-Instructed students with Michigan Merit Education testing preparation on a six week cycle
-Participated in special school activities such as directing activities for Black History Month and International Heritage Appreciation Week
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Reading Apprenticeship Trained Fall 2010
- 6+1 Writing Traits Workshop Spring 2010
- RAISE Training & Professional Learning Community Fall 2011
- World History Professional Learning Community 2010/2011, 2011/2012
- Focus Class Professional Learning Community 2010/2011
- Googledocs Training 2010/2011