Erica Gorrell
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Middleport, Ohio, United States
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Hello! I started my teaching career in 2010 after graduating with a Bachelor's degree. Over the past 11 years, I have taught Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade Science/Social Studies. I also taught Special Education K-2 (resource and push-in) after receiving my Master's degree in Exceptional Children K-12 in 2012. I am currently teaching first grade in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
I have taught a variety of learners including English as a Second Language, 504, SPED, and at-risk students. I absolutely love teaching the foundational skills and am also attempting to find my place in the TPT world! I have so many things to share with others and love finding new things from other educators! :)
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Kindergarten Academic Play Center - Doctor's Office
Do you ever watch as your little ones are completing independent reading and math centers and wish they could use their imaginations more and just play…but know that others that walk in your classroom do not see the importance of play for kindergarteners? Well look no further! In my classroom, my students are engaging in dramatic play stations and learning! They are excited about writing because it is meaningful writing—there is a purpose to it, and not just because I said they need to write.
Kindergarten
Basic Operations, Vocabulary, Writing
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Experience
Hello! I started my teaching career in 2010 after graduating with a Bachelor's degree. Over the past 11 years, I have taught Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade Science/Social Studies. I also taught Special Education K-2 (resource and push-in) after receiving my Master's degree in Exceptional Children K-12 in 2012. I am currently teaching first grade in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
I have taught a variety of learners including English as a Second Language, 504, SPED, and at-risk students. I absolutely love teaching the foundational skills and am also attempting to find my place in the TPT world! I have so many things to share with others and love finding new things from other educators! :)
Teaching style
In my classroom, I believe that relationships come first and strongly believe in building a fun and respectful classroom community. I don't have a particular teaching style. I like to change things up whenever I see something isn't working for my students and I am very flexible when it comes to the needs of my students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
❀ 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year at South Dover Elementary School
❀ 2021 District Teacher Spotlight for Tyee Park Elementary School
❀ 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Nominee for Indian Hills Elementary School
❀ 2024 Wood County Schools Teacher of the Year Nominee for Gihon Elementary School
My own education history
❀ Bachelor of Art: Elementary Education K-6 - Marshall University
❀ Master of Education: Exceptional Children K-12 - Northcentral University
❀ 6 Credit Hours of Korean language and culture - Sogang University
Additional biographical information
I can speak conversational Korean and have spent time in South Korean elementary schools. I find international education fascinating! I also love camping, hiking, reading, and spending time with my husband and fur babies.
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