Carolyn Fritz
Warwick,RI
Summary
Compassionate Lead Teacher with expertise in early childhood development paired with 11 years of extensive experience planning and implementing classroom instructional programs. Dedicated to monitoring student progress and maintaining schedules and routines. Supports collaborative teaching and comprehensive student support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Pre-K Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
Cranston, RI
02.2017 - Current
- Managed and taught a classroom of 18 Pre-Kindergarten students yearly.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental needs in children and brought concerns to parents' attention.
- Worked collaboratively with special educators, speech therapists, and occupational therapists to implement routines and strategies within the classroom for individual children's needs.
- Regularly attended IEP meetings.
Head Teacher
The Children's Workshop
Rumford, RI
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Mentored teaching staff in techniques for better helping students and managing classroom activities.
- Evaluated classroom operations regularly to identify and proactively correct problems.
- Delivered constructive feedback to leadership on staff progress, strengths, and weaknesses.
Kindergarten Teacher
The Children's Workshop
Smithfield, Rhode Island
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Planned curriculum for each day of school year to deliver precise and easily understood instruction.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning in line with needs and interests of kindergarten students.
- Maintained thorough and accurate records of student attendance, participation, and grades.
- Assessed students regularly to monitor performance and align individual approaches with current needs.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences and discussed children's progress and areas in need of improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Keene State College
Keene, NH05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Keene State College
Keene, NH05-2012
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Whole Group, Small Group, and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Organization
- Progress Reporting
- Child Development
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
Affiliations
- Teach Group Fitness classes at Healthrax Fitness & Wellness
- Volunteer for Find Your Bold
Certification
Early Childhood Education Teacher, Grades PK-2 Certificate No. 64048
Timeline
State Pre-K Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
02.2017 - Current
Head Teacher
The Children's Workshop
08.2016 - 02.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
The Children's Workshop
08.2012 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Keene State College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Keene State College
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