Erica Spitz Resume
Erica Spitz Resume
Erica Spitz Resume
EMPLOYMENT
2022- present Visual Arts Teacher: St. Mary’s Catholic School Mansfield, MA
● Designed a multi-dimensional interdisciplinary, and multicultural visual arts curriculum aligned
with the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Frameworks, the Massachusetts Arts Core Course
Objectives and the National Core Arts Standards
● Established grade level benchmarks for students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight.
● Coordinated art exhibitions, school displays and social media: visibility leads to value
2021- present Adaptive Art Instructor: Foxborough Recreation Department
● Customizes art instruction and maintains Instagram account for the Special Social Group
2021-present Foxborough Cultural Council Member
● Responsible for approving 15 grants out of 31 applicants allocating 7,500 in local funding for the
arts
● Involved in the grant process and fundraising efforts for town art installation project entitled
“Fox-in the Boro”
2015- present Photographer Athletics, Arts and Entertainment, and Community Events
2014-2021 First Grade Teacher: Vincent M. Igo Elementary School Foxboro, MA
● Cultivated a culture that celebrated flexible thinkers, praised persevering problem solvers,
embraced diversity and encouraged individuals to explore different means of self-expression.
● Utilized components of Responsive Classroom, Think Kids, and Zones of Regulation programs to
create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
● Ignited curiosity for complex principles through hands –on learning, investigation opportunities
and personalized experiences based on student interest.
● Researched and implemented new technologies and teaching strategies to accommodate different
learning styles.
● Facilitated Weebly Website Workshop for Educators
2008-2019 Camp Director/Instructor: Cape Cod Dance Studio, Cataumet, MA
2003-2014 Second Grade Teacher: Vincent M. Igo Elementary School, Foxboro, MA
2000-2003 Second Grade Teacher: Taylor Elementary School, Foxboro, MA
AFFILIATIONS
Spring 2022 Girls on the Run Coach Social Emotional Learning Committee
Report Card Revision Committee Technology Standards Committee
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Adobe Photoshop, SWAY, PhotoStory3, Kid Blog,
Clever, BUZZ, Illuminate, Baseline Edge, Interactive SMART board, Hover Cam, Green Screen
EDUCATION
Massachusetts Teacher Professional Licensure Elementary Education 1-6
Massachusetts Sheltered English Immersion SEI Endorsement
2018-present 30 Additional College Credits and PDPs for Recertification of Licensure
2005 Masters in Elementary Education Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA
2000 BS in Education and Sociology University of Massachusetts,Amherst, MA