Daniel Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at the School District of Philadelphia, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Integrated technology in STEM education and worked on fostering community partnerships. Committed to continuous professional growth, enhancing learning experiences through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
School District of Philadelphia, Cramp Elementary
10.2004 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction, STEM
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO05-2020
Master of Education - Teaching English As A Second Language
Turabo University
Puerto Rico09-2010
Bachelor of Science - Education
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2004
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Community Partnerships
- Technology integration
- STEM
Accomplishments
Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Board
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Building Representative
Delegate to American Federation of Teachers National Convention - 2020, 2022, 2024
Certification
Google Level 1 Certified Educator
STEM Education - Endeavor STEM Teaching Certificate Project - Teacher's College, Columbia University
Relevant Professional Learning
Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute - 2017, 2022
Cornell Lab of Ornithology Teacher Retreat - 2023
Riverbend Environmental Education Center Community of Practice - 2017 - 2022
Spaceport Area Conference for Educators - 2019
Partnerships
Healthy Newsworks
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Dancing Classrooms Philly
Arden for All
BioEyes
UNLESS Contest, Philadelphia Zoo (finalist in 2019)
Timeline
Teacher
School District of Philadelphia, Cramp Elementary
10.2004 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction, STEM
Adams State University
Master of Education - Teaching English As A Second Language
Turabo University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Temple University
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