Amy Fisher
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dedicated educator with 40 years of experience in curriculum development and classroom management. Nearly 20 years of AP Biology teaching experience. Proven ability to integrate technology and foster critical thinking, enhancing student engagement and success.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools - Snider H.S.
Fort Wayne, IN
08.1986 - Current
- Developed engaging curriculum aligned with state standards to enhance student learning and comprehension.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and improve classroom engagement.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional methods and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design science projects that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Developed an AP Biology curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of college science.
- Developed curricula for Chemistry and Anatomy that use experimentation as well as claim, evidence and reasoning to increase students ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN12-2007
Teaching Certification - Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-1986
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-1984
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Sponsoring and organizing Academic Competitions and Science Clubs
- Motivating students
- Test proctoring
- Curriculum compliance with [state]
- Team building
- Digital literacy
- Clear public speaking skills
- Positive role model and mentor
- Classroom instruction
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Technology integration
- Social-emotional learning training
- Classroom technology
- Student rapport
Timeline
Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools - Snider H.S.
08.1986 - Current
Master of Science - Education
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
Teaching Certification - Education
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Indiana University