Carrie Fitch
Edinboro,PA
Summary
Motivated and skilled 5th grade language arts teacher with 21 years of experience in creating dynamic and engaging instructional materials that inspire a love for reading and writing among elementary students. Adept at designing and implementing lesson plans that address diverse learning needs and foster critical thinking skills. Demonstrates a strong ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, contributing to a collaborative and supportive classroom environment. Proven track record of enhancing student performance through innovative teaching strategies, formative assessments, and individual support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
City Of Erie School District
11.2003 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
SAIL Sub Administrator 2022/ Grover Cleveland
City Of Erie School District
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
- Implemented school-wide behavior management system, reducing classroom disruptions and fostering better learning environment.
Principal Internship/ McKinley Elementary/Summer School Principal
City Of Erie School District
06.2011 - 07.2011
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Ensured the daily responsibilities of the summer school program were completed on time.
Principal Internship/ East High School/Summer School Assistant
City Of Erie School District
06.2011 - 07.2011
- Monitored and corrected student behavior throughout facility and grounds.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped to rewrite the school handbook.
- Assisted with making teacher block schedules.
- Ensured students had enough credits to graduate.
Education
Certification - Principal K-12 Certification
Gannon University
Erie, PAMasters in Education - Masters in Curriculum And Instruction
Gannon University
Erie, PA05.2010
Reading Specialist
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA05.2008
Teaching Certification K-6
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA03.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05.2000
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom management
- Standardized Testing
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Testing and grading
- Elementary education
- Middle school education
- DIBELS knowledge
- Special Needs Students
- Four Blocks knowledge
- Special education
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Teaching
Timeline
SAIL Sub Administrator 2022/ Grover Cleveland
City Of Erie School District
06.2022 - 07.2022
Principal Internship/ McKinley Elementary/Summer School Principal
City Of Erie School District
06.2011 - 07.2011
Principal Internship/ East High School/Summer School Assistant
City Of Erie School District
06.2011 - 07.2011
Teacher
City Of Erie School District
11.2003 - Current
Certification - Principal K-12 Certification
Gannon University
Masters in Education - Masters in Curriculum And Instruction
Gannon University
Reading Specialist
Mercyhurst University
Teaching Certification K-6
Mercyhurst University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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