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Rachel Fischbaugh

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

  • Staff Development Instructor
  • Mid-Level English/Language Arts Certification
  • Olweus Bully Prevention Coordinator
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • CDT and STAR Analysis
  • Improved Hartwood Elementary School State Rankings in ELA, Math and Science
  • Participated in curricular reviews
  • The University of Pittsburgh School of Education Alumni Board – Secretary
  • ACT 93 Fox Chapel Area School District Secretary
  • SAS: Ignite Presenter, 2017
  • Jean E. Winsand Presenter, Tri-State Area School Study Council, University of Pittsburgh, 2019

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal

Hartwood Elementary School

Staff Development Instructor

Hartwood Elementary School
11.2023 - Current
  • Facilitate staff meetings and In-Services that focus on student achievement
  • Plan professional development based upon effective leadership models
  • Lesson plans that focus on the diverse needs of students
  • In-depth analysis of student data that drives instruction (STAR and CDT)
  • Implementation of technology aligned to PA Core Standards (Science and Computer Science)
  • Increase of building PSSA performance
  • Facilitate math assessment scaffolding (Eureka)
  • Facilitate parent and team meetings
  • Facilitate RTII Meetings
  • Yearly building budget
  • Student Assistant Program Coordinator (SAP).

Evaluator

Western Governers University
10.2023 - Current

An evaluator that provides clear, helpful, and accurate feedback to all of our students.

Assistant Principal

Carson Middle School
01.2011 - 06.2013
  • Assisted principal with staff meetings and In-Services that focused on student achievement
  • Assisted principal with managing and supervising enrollment of 710 students
  • Created Individualized Student Plans
  • Coordinated 4Sight Testing twice a year and accumulated student data
  • Completed teacher observations and evaluations
  • Mentored and tutored students
  • Olweus Bully Prevention Program Coordinator.

Grade 5 Teacher

Franklin Elementary School
08.2004 - 01.2011
  • Provided reading, math, and science instruction
  • Established student-centered classrooms
  • Differentiated learning activities
  • Implemented technology utilizing Promethean Board
  • Maintained communication with parents and students
  • Planned and supervised overnight Science-Based opportunities
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan learning opportunities for students.

Education

Ed.D -

University of Pittsburgh
01.2017

Letter of Eligibility -

University of Pittsburgh
01.2010

Principal Certification K-12 -

University of Pittsburgh
01.2010

M.A.T. Elementary Education -

University of Pittsburgh
01.2003

Bachelor of Arts -

Communication Disorders
01.1999

Certification

  • Mid-Level English Certification
  • Student Assistance Team Certification
  • Educational Research and Dissemination Training (ER&D)

Publications

  • The Reading Teacher Journal. “Using Book Talks to Promote Higher-Level Questioning Skills.”
  • How Are School Climate, Teacher Commitment, and Instruction Valued Through Teacher-Led Professional Development (August 2017). Dissertation

Timeline

Staff Development Instructor

Hartwood Elementary School
11.2023 - Current

Evaluator

Western Governers University
10.2023 - Current

Assistant Principal

Carson Middle School
01.2011 - 06.2013

Grade 5 Teacher

Franklin Elementary School
08.2004 - 01.2011

Principal

Hartwood Elementary School

Ed.D -

University of Pittsburgh

Letter of Eligibility -

University of Pittsburgh

Principal Certification K-12 -

University of Pittsburgh

M.A.T. Elementary Education -

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Arts -

Communication Disorders
  • Mid-Level English Certification
  • Student Assistance Team Certification
  • Educational Research and Dissemination Training (ER&D)
Rachel Fischbaugh