BRITTNEY FITZENREIDER
Elementary Teacher
Winfield,IL
Summary
Passionate, student-centered teacher with with over ten years experience in elementary education. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts through interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills through conferencing, hands-on instruction, and incorporating differentiation throughout all learning experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Education Teacher (Kinder, Fourth, Fifth)
Indian Knoll Elementary School
West Chicago, IL
08.2016 - Current
- Obtained tenure with excellent rating four years
- Monitored and planed for students progress using SMART goals as part of Building Leadership Team
- Developed and analyzed district English Language Arts curriculum using American Reading Company
- Evaluated students' learning outcomes using KIDS rubrics and revamped strategies to maximize success.
- Developed appropriate play-based curriculum while incorporating guided centers
- Incorporated Kagan strategies to ensure cooperative learning
- Experienced in utilizing RTI model for planning instruction (Tier 1,2 & 3) o Designed differentiated instructional lessons to address diverse student needs
- Utilized knowledge of professionalism to guide student teacher into my classroom for observation and teaching
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
First Grade Teacher
Galapagos Charter School
Rockford, IL
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Evaluated students' learning outcomes using Common Core Standards and MAP testing
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
First Grade Teacher
Holy Ghost School
Wood Dale, IL
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Successfully established classroom management techniques specific to student needs, using verbal praise, positive modeling, and discussion norms
- Implemented student-led learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as taught strategies to achieve goals.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-9
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 08.2006 - 05.2010
Bachelors of Arts - Elementary Education, Mass communication Endorsements, Arts, Speech/Theatre
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 08.2006 - 10.2010
No Degree - ESL Endorsement
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Goal Setting
Technology integration
Organizational skills
Classroom management
Classroom Instruction
Group Instruction
Cultural sensitivity
Timeline
General Education Teacher (Kinder, Fourth, Fifth)
Indian Knoll Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Galapagos Charter School
06.2015 - 06.2016
First Grade Teacher
Holy Ghost School
06.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-9
Illinois State University
08.2006 - 05.2010
Bachelors of Arts - Elementary Education, Mass communication Endorsements, Arts, Speech/Theatre
Illinois State University
08.2006 - 10.2010
No Degree - ESL Endorsement
University of St. Francis
05.2001 -