Capri Fredericks
Third Grade Teacher And Instructional Leader
Avenel,NJ
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Uncommon Schools
7 2019 - Current
- Prepared, created and taught lessons in all areas of the curriculum using a multitude of online resources
- Created and executed intervention plans for struggling students
- Fostered positive relationships and rapport with families on a daily basis through the use of email, instant messaging, video conferencing and phone
- Differentiated lessons and instruction to meet the needs of various learners in the class based on readiness, interest and multiple intelligences
- Provided constructive feedback to students in a timely manner, and managed quarterly grades and report cards
- Worked on a team to revise and further develop all areas of the 3rd grade curriculum
- Researched and created elementary based SEL (social emotional learning) tools and curriculum for the network
- Proved myself as a proficient teacher as my students outscored their peers on network based assessments in math and literacy
- Actively participated in weekly meetings with my grade level team to actively respond to student data and close learning gaps
- Mentored and observed incoming teachers as they completed their first year of teaching by providing timely mannered feedback during instruction
- Continually assessed student mastery, refining teaching methods as necessary to achieve individual, school, and state performance expectations
- Created overall positive, respectful classroom environments, ensuring adherence to rules of conduct while maintaining an open, friendly, calm, professional demeanor
- Consistently assisted other teachers and school administrators in maintaining educational excellence for entire student body.
Third Grade Instructional Leader
Uncommon Schools: North Star Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives focused on enhancing educational quality and fostering a positive learning community.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student assessment results and adjusting teaching methods accordingly.
- Initiated school-wide efforts towards inclusivity by organizing cultural awareness activities and fostering an appreciation for diversity within the classroom.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication about student progress and upcoming events within the school community.
- Strengthened student development through intentional coaching of grade-level teachers, through data driven based meetings and observations
Diversity Trainer
Uncommon Schools: North Star Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Provided coaching services to staff for effectively leading diverse and growth mindset based classrooms,
- Delivered impactful presentations on the importance of embracing diversity within the workplace to school based staff.
- Enabled open dialogue on sensitive topics through facilitated discussions, fostering empathy among colleagues from different backgrounds.
- Enhanced cultural understanding and sensitivity by conducting engaging diversity training workshops.
- Reduced incidents of discrimination and harassment by providing comprehensive bias-awareness training sessions.
- Strengthened communication skills among team members with interactive exercises focusing on cross-cultural understanding.
Mentor Teacher
Uncommon Schools
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Providing content and pedagogy based mentoring to college juniors interested in becoming educators by providing them with timely and constructive feedback on classroom instruction
- Designing and delivering professional development modules as needed (i.e., classroom management, behavior management, etc.)
- Providing structured opportunities for peer coaching and reflection on lesson design, delivery, and assessment in order to appropriately adjust instructional practices to meet the evolving needs of the student.
Sales Assistant
Michael Kors
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Keep sales floor and merchandise neat, organized and stocked
- Unpack, hang/fold merchandise, and secure security tags when needed
- Maintain the sales floor, fitting rooms, cash wrap; processes and run go-backs
- Adhere to work schedule, inclusive of time and attendance
- Comply with all Point-of-Sale policies and procedure.
Student Teacher
Department of Education of the City of New York
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Designed cooperative, inquiry- and problem-based learning tasks and lesson plans for a tenth grade Global History II curriculum.
Team Leader
AmeriCorps Jumpstart
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Provide assistance within preschool classrooms to ensure kindergarten readiness
- Coach and supervise team members with classroom assistance
- Implement lessons provided by the program as well as prepare materials and meetings.
Camp Counselor
YMCA
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Maintained classroom management
- Demonstrated choreography
- Ensured the safety of all students
- Assisted backstage at camp performance
- Swept dance studios and waiting areas, took out trash and recycle.
Summer Teaching Fellow
Uncommon Schools
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Assist mentor teacher with end of the school year activities and lessons
- Teach and aid in summer school lessons and activities for incoming third graders.
Student Teacher
Studio E Dance
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Assist dance teacher in class warm-up and instruction.
Front Desk Receptionist
Studio E Dance
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Performed front desk reception
- Made copies of documents; organized costume, picture and DVD orders
- Swept dance studios and waiting areas, took out trash and recycle.
Unit Leader
Girl Scouts of the USA
06.2017 - 06.2017
- Provided on site supervision of campers ages 5-11 years old.
Education
Master's degree - Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Social Studies Education
St. John's University
Queens, NY 08.2015 - 05.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Tuscarora High School
Frederick, MDSkills
Team Lead
Lesson Planning
Collaborative Teaching
Technology Integration
Customer Service
Teaching
Classroom Management
Childcare
Mentoring
Dancing
Certification
Microsoft Word
Additional Information
Trained with Yale's center for Emotional Intelligence on how to actively train teachers and school personal on social emotional learning. Conducted research for my charter school network on the best SEL practices and lessons to implement within the classroom
Timeline
Third Grade Instructional Leader
Uncommon Schools: North Star Academy
08.2022 - Current
Diversity Trainer
Uncommon Schools: North Star Academy
08.2021 - Current
Master's degree - Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
08.2021 - Current
Mentor Teacher
Uncommon Schools
05.2021 - 06.2022
Student Teacher
Department of Education of the City of New York
01.2019 - 05.2019
Camp Counselor
YMCA
07.2018 - 08.2018
Summer Teaching Fellow
Uncommon Schools
05.2018 - 07.2018
Sales Assistant
Michael Kors
04.2018 - 08.2019
Unit Leader
Girl Scouts of the USA
06.2017 - 06.2017
Student Teacher
Studio E Dance
09.2016 - 10.2017
Front Desk Receptionist
Studio E Dance
09.2016 - 10.2017
Team Leader
AmeriCorps Jumpstart
08.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Social Studies Education
St. John's University
08.2015 - 05.2019
Third Grade Teacher
Uncommon Schools
7 2019 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Tuscarora High School
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Mandated Reporter
RULER-Social Emotional Learning
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