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Contact Info
Erika A. Dent 3105 Biggs Circle
Teaching Professional | Middle School Education Livingston, NJ 07039

(862) 262-4014

erikadent91@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/erikadent

Objective
Obtaining a special education teaching position that utilizes my passion to create a positive learning experiences for
students by implementing various teaching methods and coordinating with other teachers to work on interdisciplinary
units.

Education, Honors & Certifications

• Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ | MAT in Educational Leadership September 2017-Present
• Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ | MS. Ed in Special Education (GPA 3.6) 2017
o Teacher of Students with Learning Disabilities
• Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ | B.A., Family and Child Studies (GPA 3.6) Cum Laude 2014
o Concentration in Elementary Education K-6; Families, Children and School Settings
• Standard Middle Grades, Endorsement in Mathematics (5-8) | Praxis, Middle School Mathematics 2014-Present
• Standard Elementary Education K-6, State of NJ | Praxis, Elementary Education Multiple Subjects 2014-Present
• Standard Teacher of Supplemental Instruction: Reading and Math Grades K-8, State of NJ 2016-Present
• Standard Teacher of Students with Disabilities, State of NJ 2016-Present
• Certified Substitute Teacher, State of NJ Present
• Honors Society, Kappa Delta Pi | Education 2013 – Present
• Honors Society, Sigma Alpha Lambda | Education 2012
• Dean’s List, Education2011 - 2014
Present

Areas of Proficiency
• Technology Based Instruction • Peer Tutoring • Student Accountability
• Co-Teaching | Tutoring • Cross-disciplinary Learning • Universal Design of Learning
• Critical Thinking • Cooperative Learning • Smart Boards
• Guided Math | Math Stations • Lesson Planning | Balanced Literacy • Apple TV | ELMO | HIB
• Guided Reading | Literature Circles • Student Involvement • Robotics | Mathematics
• Differentiated Instruction • Learning Assessments
• Interactive Exercises • Interpersonal Communication







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Professional Experience
Grade 7 Special Education Math Teacher Sept. 2016 – Present
Robert R. Lazar Middle School | Montville Township, NJ http://www.montville.net/
• Facilitate Math Workshop, Guided Math, Choice Boards and Stations, and ALEKS/I-Ready within the Resource, ICR, and Pull-
Out Support settings.
• Provide instruction of students in guided math groups based on individual levels of ability and understanding based on data.
• Collaboratively work with the 7th Grade Math team to develop and modify lessons and activities that met the various needs
and learning styles of all students, in addition to the standards.
• Modify and accommodate multiple versions of all quizzes, tests, or activities to meet the specific needs of each student.
• Establish a strong, well organized co-teaching relationship with the other members of the 7th Grade Math team.
• Implement evidence-based strategies within the instructional plan in order to access all students learning styles and abilities.
• Assist students based on organizational and prioritizing skills, in addition to their understanding of the math concepts, in Pull-
Out Support.
• Maintain classroom management through multiple behavioral strategies and behavioral/work ethic charts.
• Collaborate with the Child Study Team (CST) based on student’s needs, abilities, and behaviors to review or formulate
instructional plans or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP’s).
• Conceptualize Individualized Education Plan’s, documenting the student’s strengths, current levels, needs, and goals.
• Conduct Individualized Education Plan meetings with members of the school, Child Study Team, and parents/guardians.
• Continuously review and update the students’ Individualized Education Plan’s goals through completing progress reports 4
times throughout the year.
• Assess student understanding and math levels through facilitating diagnostic assessments.
• Develop SGO’s for the year.
• Development, modify, and implementation activities, quizzes, and tests with the intention to form a better connection to
PARCC like questions.
• Participate in all faculty meetings, district professional development, and grade level meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues pertaining to student behavior and progress in order to modify instruction and the classroom
environment for student success.
• Facilitate Parent/Teacher Conferences and Back-to-School night.
• Involve parents in their child’s learning and behavior as much as possible through online tracking sources and constant
communication.
• Evaluate students formally and informally using a variety of techniques and rubrics.
• Incorporate the use of technology and assistive technology into multiple lessons as a means of differentiated instruction and
Universal Design of Learning.
• Convey multiple cross curricular projects in association to topics based on the Common Core State Standards.
• Provide extra help once a week every morning before school in order to meet the needs of every student.

Grade 4 Teacher Sept. 2014 – Present

Old Mill Elementary School | Wall Township, NJ www.wall.k12.nj.us/om
• Facilitate Writing Workshops, The Daily 5, Math Workshop, Everyday Math, and Words Their Way.
• Instruction of students in guided reading groups based on individual reading levels according to data.
• Collaboratively work with the 4th Grade team to develop lessons and activities that met the various needs and learning styles
of all students, in addition to the standards.
• Maintain classroom management through multiple behavioral strategies, such as Class Dojo.
• Assess student comprehension and reading levels through facilitating DRA’s.
• Develop SGO’s for the year and assisted in any IEP meetings.
• Review students IEP’s to discuss their specific needs and set up a schedule for pull-out with several school specialists.
• Work closely with the Child Study Team to track students’ progress and formulate IEP’s and goals that suited their needs.


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• Collaborate with the in-class resource teacher to modify Science and Social Studies lessons for four push-in students from the
LLD classroom.
• Development and implementation of activities, quizzes, and tests to form a better connection to PARCC like questions.
• Formulate and implement Literature Circles into guided reading time using all different leveled books according to each group
needs and DRA/Lexile levels.
• Participate in all faculty meetings, district professional development, and grade level meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues pertaining to student behavior and progress in order to modify instruction and the classroom
environment for student success.
• Facilitate Parent/Teacher Conferences, Back-to-School night, collaborating with parent volunteers for class trips and parties.
• Involve parents in their child’s learning and behavior as much as possible through online tracking sources.
• Evaluate students formally and informally using a variety of techniques and rubrics.
• Collaborate with the Reading and Math specialists in order to better modify instruction and promote success for every student
based on their specific needs.
• Incorporate the use of technology and assistive technology for students with ADHD into multiple lessons as a means of
differentiated instruction.
• Convey multiple cross curricular projects in association to topics based on the Common Core State Standards.
• Develop a museum walk based on the student’s project and invited other classes within the school and the principal.
• Provide extra help once a week every morning before school in order to meet the needs of every student.

Student Teacher | Grade 2, 5 Sept. 2013 – May 2014

Edgemont Montessori Elementary School | Montclair, NJ www.montclair.k12.nj.us
CLINICAL 2 STUDENT TEACHER
• Formulated lesson plans and instruction of classroom in all subject areas using classroom management behavioral
strategies.
• Collaboratively worked with cooperating teacher to develop lessons that met the various needs and learning styles of all
students; Assessment of students using techniques and rubrics.
• Facilitated and implemented a two-week unit aligned with Common Core State Standards.
• Aligned all lessons using Reading/Writing Workshop, Everyday Mathematics, and Words Their Way.
• Constructed all unit and lesson plans to meet the student learning objectives aligned with the Montclair Board of
Education’s curriculum.
• Implemented student activities and projects using collaborative and individual learning approaches.
Collaborated with colleagues pertaining to student behavior and progress in order to modify instruction and the classroom
environment for student success.

CLINICAL 1 STUDENT TEACHER
• Implemented lesson plans aligned to the Common Core State Standard in Language Arts and Social Studies.
• Constructed an interactive bulletin board for whole class participation in consideration of students varying abilities,
backgrounds, and learning styles.
• Collaboratively worked with specialty teachers and student counsel on alignment and implementation of lessons that
supported the school’s yearly Recycling Awareness Program.
• Observed various informal and formal assessments and DRA2 testing.
• Analyzed the district curriculum, units of study, and interim assessments in order to understand the associated student
learning objectives and specific classroom and grade level goals.
• Participated in team meetings/Back to School Night in order to collaborate on lessons and Student Growth Objectives.
• Attended Edgemont’s Readers and Writers Workshop presentation given by Language Arts teachers.

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Other Professional Experiences

• Title 1 Lead Math Teacher, Montville Township BOE | Montville, NJ 2016-Present
• Fall Play Director, Montville Township BOE | Montville, NJ Fall 2016 & Fall 2017
• Extended School Year Program Teacher, Montville Township BOE| Montville, NJ Summer 2016 & 2017
• Nanny, Private Family Residences | Ridgewood, Totowa, Franklin Lakes, NJ 2010-2015
• Camp Counselor, Camp Wishes for Disabled Children | Wayne, NJ 2010

Volunteer Activities
• High School Volunteer Softball Coach, Montville Township BOE Spring 2017-Present
• Collaboration with Supervisor on District Goals, Montville Township BOE Present
• Summer Curriculum Modification Committee, Wall Township Public Elementary School 2015
• Grade 4 Reading Units of Study Committee, Wall Township Public Elementary School 2015
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• NJASK Mathematics Tutor, Edgemont Montessori Elementary School | 5 Grade Students 2014
• American Red Cross, Montclair, NJ Fall 2013

Professional References
Available Upon Request.

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