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Erin respects,
appreciates, and
affirms each culture
while holding firm
her educational
expectations and
raising the bar so
that each child will
realize his or her
potential.
Sr. Mary Dooley,
Director of Hope
Rural School

Elementary School Educator

Models enthusiasm, dedication, a love of learning, and flexibility
Motivates students with engaging and differentiated lessons
Manages with positive classroom discipline and fosters good
relationships with students
Maintains effective communication with students, parents, and coworkers

Education
MS Ed Literacy
BS Elementary Education

Erin is well
organized,
dependable, selfmotivated, and
extremely gracious.
Student
achievement,
parental involvement
and satisfaction,
faculty admiration
and respect, and
strong peer
relationships are
Erins greatest
assets.
Marie Privuznak,
Assistant
Superintendent of
the Palm Beach
Diocese

University of New England

Biddeford, ME
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA

Work Experience
Interim Principal
January 2014- Present

Hope Rural School

Indiantown, FL

Established strong working relationships and managed 20

employees in day to day operations of the school
Collaborated with parents, community members, and public school
personnel
Coordinated professional development, utilizing online learning
opportunities
Mentored new staff members in Diocesan Professional Mentoring
Program
Initiated the use of school-wide electronic lesson plan-books
Implemented I-Ready diagnostic testing for Grades 1-5
3rd Grade Teacher
Hope Rural School
2011- 2014
Indiantown, FL
Utilized technology to create engaging lessons for students,
including use of interactive whiteboard
Differentiated lessons to meet needs of students (95% ELLs)
Used and analyzed data from a variety of assessments, both
formative and summative
Fostered relationships with classroom volunteers and tutors

Erin does not see

limits in her students
and teaches each
one with great
expectations for
achievement and
most importantly,
with authentic and
heartfelt hope for
their future.
Anne Lotierzo,
Director of
Pregnancy Care
Center

One of Erins
greatest strengths is
her ability to
communicate with
students, parents,
coworkers and
administration. In
our culturally diverse
school, Erin has an
amazing rapport
with the students
and parents.
Sr. Katherine
Kinnally, Former
Principal
"Erin's
professionalism and
whole-hearted
commitment to ALL
she does (both in
school and life)
inspires me as a
mom, teacher, and
friend to others."
rd

Erin Sercia, 3 Grade

Teacher

Pre-K4 Teacher
Hope Rural School
2005-2011
Indiantown, FL
Launched new Pre-K4 program which included developing
curriculum, planning and purchasing classroom equipment, creating report
card, and hiring an assistant
Created a nurturing and engaging classroom experience for 18 ELL
students, using teacher made materials and units
Implemented Voluntary Pre-K of Florida Standards
2nd Grade Teacher
Hope Rural School
2004-2005
Indiantown, FL
Instructed a classroom of English Language Learners, incorporating
hands-on learning activities
Emphasized literacy skills using Accelerated Reader program and
Writers Workshop
Prepared students for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First
Holy Communion
Consultant- Part-time
1998- 2004

Hope Rural School

Indiantown, FL

Administered academic testing and worked closely with school

psychologist and staff
Developed curriculum and checklists for Sunshine State Standards
Served on Accreditation Steering Team
Provided small group and one-on-one instruction
Assisted the Principal on special projects
First Grade Teacher
1996- 1998

Hope Rural School

Indiantown, FL

Fourth Grade Teacher

1992- 1996

Hope Rural School

Indiantown, FL

Honors
Sallie Mae Beginning Teacher Recipient- Top 100 Teacher in the US
Volunteer Experiences
Volunteer at nursing home
CCD Teacher
Vacation Bible School Director
References provided upon request.

Interests and Hobbies

Swimming and snorkeling
Writing poetry for children
Reading and scrapbooking