Erika J. Lofton

Experience

1. Kindergarten Teacher

   Atlanta Public Schools

   Aug 2016 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Michael R. Hollis Innovation AcademyKindergarten Teacher• Establishing a positive social-emotional culture and climate at a newly turnaround school• Implementing EL Education curriculum to students in active learning, focused on three dimensions of achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work.• Fostering relationships with families using our personal Dojo page where parents can communicate with me and view pictures of their students learning• Daily, executing Tier 1 through Tier 3 instructional process teaching whole group and small group by subjects• Assess and analyze students’ progress throughout the term and effectively plan and manage ability levels• Designing EL Modules Units that help students master rigorous content, develop positive character, and produce high-quality work.• Models how the curriculum effects kindergarten academics and social skills to visiting administrators and teachers• Presented at the 2019 EL Education National Conference about differentiation within the curriculum for grades K-12

Education

• Spelman College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, English/Womens Studies

  2007 — 2009

• Brenau University

  Doctor of Education - EdD

  2025

• National Louis University

  Master of Arts - MA, Elementary Education and Teaching

  2011 — 2012