Gretchen Witt
Middletown,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating, and learning-focused classroom environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Maple Hill Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
- 1st grade ICT class.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Maple Hill Annex at Truman Moon Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
- I am in an 8:1:2 class teaching K and 1 grade students who are classified.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Special Education Teaching Assistant
William A. Carter Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2022
- I worked in a 12:1:2 classification room teaching Grade 2-3 students.
- Contributed to the creation of a safe and supportive learning environment where all students felt valued and accepted.
Summer School Clerical Staff
Middletown High School
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Enhanced team collaboration by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication among staff members.
Substitute Office Manager
Maple Hill Annex at Truman Moon
07.2020 - 08.2020
- I worked in every aspect of the position, including working in that building with Central Registration, Bilingual and Special Services – along with covering the front reception desk.
Patient Service Representative, Oncology/Neurology
Crystal Run Healthcare
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Served as a reliable source of information for patients regarding appointment scheduling, insurance coverage inquiries, and general office policies.
Special Education Teaching Assistant
William A. Carter Elementary School
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Contributed to the creation of a safe and supportive learning environment where all students felt valued and accepted.
- I worked in a 12:1:3 classroom, helping students with their daily classwork or projects
- I was a classroom substitute when needed
- The positive feedback I received from Principal Jensen, as well as several other teachers, encouraged me to consider a teaching career
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Middletown High School
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students struggling with academic or behavioral challenges, increasing their understanding and participation in class activities.
- I worked in different 12:1:3 classrooms, helping students with their daily classwork or projects, under the direction of the various classroom teachers
- I also worked as a substitute teacher
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Monhagen Middle School
09.2013 - 06.2015
- I worked as a teaching assistant in the student 9:1:3 class size when the highest need special education students re-entered the district from BOCES
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- I assisted teachers and students when needed, regardless of whether they were my students
Education
Master of Science - Childhood Education 1-6 Grade
LIU Hudson
Purchase, New York 08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Major, Psychology Minor
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, New York05-1994
Associate Degree in Applied Sciences - Major Liberal Arts
Cazenovia College
Cazenovia, New York05-1991
Skills
- Personalized Instruction
- Documenting Reporting Requirements
- Behavioral Framework Development
- Student Engagement Techniques
Affiliations
- Council for Exceptional Children
Timeline
Student Teacher
Maple Hill Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Maple Hill Annex at Truman Moon Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
Summer School Clerical Staff
Middletown High School
07.2021 - 08.2021
Special Education Teaching Assistant
William A. Carter Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2022
Substitute Office Manager
Maple Hill Annex at Truman Moon
07.2020 - 08.2020
Patient Service Representative, Oncology/Neurology
Crystal Run Healthcare
09.2018 - 05.2020
Special Education Teaching Assistant
William A. Carter Elementary School
01.2017 - 06.2017
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Middletown High School
09.2015 - 01.2017
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Monhagen Middle School
09.2013 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Childhood Education 1-6 Grade
LIU Hudson
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Major, Psychology Minor
Mount Saint Mary College
Associate Degree in Applied Sciences - Major Liberal Arts
Cazenovia College
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