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Janice Fisher

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Summary

Professional English teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional techniques, classroom management and providing a safe learning space. My passion is to foster a love of reading and writing in my students while partnering with their parents/guardians to help them be their most successful. I enjoy collaborating as part of a PLC/CLT because it makes me a better educator.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

10th and 11th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher

C.d. Hylton High School
08.2016 - Current
  • Fostered student creativity and engagement by incorporating hands-on projects and interactive learning experiences.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations. By doing so, it promoted a positive, safe, and healthy learning environment.
  • Developed and fostered relationships with

students, parents, and counselors to form a

community for student success.

  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop lesson plans tailored to the SOLs, to provide workshops and one-on-one support for remediation, and shared best practices in our CLTs.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to refresh my skills and remain current on best practices in English/Language Arts.

7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Lunenburg County Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Boosted student engagement by incorporating student choice into lesson plans.
  • Increased reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading activities and projects.
  • Enhanced students'' writing abilities through targeted feedback and individualized instruction.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills by designing project-based learning assignments linked to real-world issues.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching the overall educational experience for students.
  • Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong relationships between school and home to support student success.

Education

No Degree - Teacher Licensure Program

University of Richmond
Richmond, VA
05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts-English And History

University of Richmond
Richmond, VA
05.2001

Skills

  • Parent Communication
  • Exam Proctoring
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Support
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Team Teaching
  • SmartClassroom Technology
  • Grammar Instruction
  • Literature Analysis
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Classroom Management

Timeline

10th and 11th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher

C.d. Hylton High School
08.2016 - Current

7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Lunenburg County Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2013

No Degree - Teacher Licensure Program

University of Richmond

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts-English And History

University of Richmond
Janice Fisher