Elizabeth Bitz
Louisville,Kentucky
Summary
Innovative middle school teacher bringing over 25-years of experience instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. CPR and emergency response trained for the school setting. Ready for a new challenge in a different career field.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Math & Science Teacher
Christian Academy School System
08.2005 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
Middle School Teacher
Miami Valley Christian Academy
08.2000 - 05.2005
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
Special Education Teacher
Charlotte County Public Schools
08.1998 - 05.2000
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Administrative Assistant
Professional Aviation Flight School
06.1996 - 07.1997
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled flight lessons for students, and coordinated housing and materials for international students.
Education
Master of Arts - Middle School Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN2010
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL1997
High School Diploma -
Port Charlotte High School
Port Charlotte, FL1992
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Lab Safety, CPR and ALICE training
- Progress Evaluations
- Instructional Planning
- STEM Programs
- Field Trip Coordination
- Online Instruction
- IEP Progress Tracking
Timeline
Math & Science Teacher
Christian Academy School System
08.2005 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Miami Valley Christian Academy
08.2000 - 05.2005
Special Education Teacher
Charlotte County Public Schools
08.1998 - 05.2000
Administrative Assistant
Professional Aviation Flight School
06.1996 - 07.1997
Master of Arts - Middle School Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
Port Charlotte High School
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