ERICA BRAUN

2943 West Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19130 | epbraun12@gmail.com | 302-373-5193 | ericabraunplp.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE

CERTIFICATION
EDUCATION

To obtain a teaching position in a culture-rich, diverse environment that utilizes my passion for
an integrated curriculum and a strong connection between school and community.
Pennsylvania Instructional I, Grades PreKindergarten-4 (code 2825), expected June 2016
DREXEL UNIVERSITY, PHILADELPIHA, PA
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TEACHING LEARNING AND CURRICULUM

Cumulative GPA: 3.89

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, NEWARK, DE
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MASS COMMUNICATION

Double minor in Advertising and Interactive Media

Cumulative GPA: 3.25
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
STUDENT TEACHING

NEBINGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA; 2ND AND 3RD GRADES

JANUARY 2016 APRIL 2016

INTERACTIVE FIELD
EXPERIENCE

Facilitated learning in literacy and social studies in 2nd grade and math and science in 3rd
grade
Differentiated instruction for students who receive special education services
Extended lesson plans for advanced students and catered to varying interests
Utilized universal design to ensure that instruction reaches all students in the classroom
including English Language Learners and students with disabilities.
Practiced student-centered techniques including interactive learning activities, hands on
experiences and involving student choice
Engaged with students on a one-on-one, small group, and whole class level to ensure all
students reached stated objectives
Strengthened reading and writing skills through close reading activities, word work with
direct phonics instruction, small group guided reading and Lexia intervention software
Built mathematics skills through problem of the day, math centers, interactive multiplication,
division and fraction activities and online intervention software
Adapted PSSA resources to create classroom activities and assessments to prepare
students for the PSSA
Composed lesson plans based on specific needs identified through in-class activities
Participated in various professional development opportunities through both district
mandates and independent practices
NEBINGER ELEMENTARY, SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
APRIL 2014 DECEMBER 2015

Participated in kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade and 4th grade classrooms
Managed student behavior
Observed best practices related to classroom management, instruction, professional
responsibilities and planning and preparation
Engaged students with personally curated lesson plans and activities
RELATED
EXPERIENCE

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES

OCTOBER 2012 MARCH 2014

Engaged in a variety of leadership development activities focusing on working in

collaborative environments, relating to a variety of personalities and cultures and developing
public speaking skills
STUDY ABROAD, PARIS, FRANCE
JANUARY 2011-FEBRUARY 2011

Lived with a Parisian host family while taking six week accelerated courses in Womens
Studies and Art History
LEADER IN TRAINING, YMCA CAMP TOCKWOGH
SUMMER OF 2006

Trained to be a camp counselor at an overnight summer camp

Developed skills for relating to campers and responding to camper issues and problems
For work samples and reflections on student teaching, please visit my portfolio at ericabraunplp.weebly.com