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Erica Miramontes

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education  July 2021
Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT


Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts & Animation June 2007
The Art Institute of California Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA


Teaching Experience

Los Angeles Unified School District June 2021 - Present
5th Grade Teacher

  • Instructed a diverse population of learners at a Title 1 School. Current classroom has 9 ELLs, 4 Gifted, 1 Highly Gifted, and 5 students with an IEP or 504 plan

  • Provided differentiated instruction for all learners within the class 

  • Delivered targeted ELD lessons and test taking strategies that helped 11 students reclassify

  • Implemented daily SEL lessons that align with state standards

  • Successfully funded 5 Donors Choose projects to bring much needed materials to my students 

Los Angeles Unified School District 2019 - 2021            
Kindergarten Teacher Aide

  • Recipient of the Red Apple Honoree award presented for hard work and dedication in the position of kindergarten teacher aide

  • Worked one on one with students who require additional support in the classroom

  • Created art lessons for the entire school community during distance learning

  • Provided small group instruction 

  • Assembled, collated, and stapled homework packets and in class assignments for students

  • Prepared and monitors arts & crafts activities centers

  • Provided supervision during recess and lunch recess


Additional Experience

Acca Kappa 2015 - 2021
Photographer & Social Media Manager

  • Learned essential time management skills 

  • Used of scheduling software such as Monday and Hootsuite 

  • Developed conflict resolution skills to help dissatisfied consumers 

  • Used Photoshop to resize and edit imagery 

  • Wrote all copy for social media posts on Facebook and Instagram

  • Created sets that align with the company aesthetic

  • Purchased and arrange all props


Affiliations & Memberships 

Kappa Delta Pi