Joshua Stitzinger
Glenside,PA
Summary
Educator with over 15 years of experience teaching elementary school, with the ability to engage a diverse group of learners through hands-on projects. Classroom management style integrates clear expectations, humor, and positive reinforcement. Intuitive, with the ability to adapt teaching methods to various learning styles and to the needs of students with learning differences. Team leader who collaborates well with colleagues, administration, and specialists.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
ART DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
Camp America
06.2022 - Current
- Oversee operations and staff development of creative arts program, incorporating cross curricular projects and activities for ages 2-12
- Manage and train diverse staff of junior counselors, teaching them how to incorporate classroom management
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
French International School of Philadelphia
09.2004 - 06.2023
- Created & taught lesson plans to 4th -8th grades to correlate with state curriculum standards in a bilingual school to students from varied ethnic backgrounds
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
- Led ecological and environmentally focused lessons to improve school's green space
- Board Member - involved in interviewing and hiring new teachers and administration
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers from St. Joseph's University and Temple University
- After School Activity Leader - Future City Design, Robotics, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Nature, Sketchbook, Film, Debate, Photography, Rock n' Roll History, Cartooning, & Creative Writing Clubs
- Photographer and Videographer
- Yearbook Advisor
- School Newspaper Editor and Teacher
CAMP COUNSELOR
Twin Spring Farm
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided instruction and activities for boys going into fifth and sixth grades
GIFTED INSTRUCTOR
Summer Institute For The Gifted
06.2013 - 07.2018
- Created and instructed curriculum for gifted children, ages 9-13, in technology, digital photography and swimming
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
Wissahickon Charter School
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to create the foundation (including student handbook, policies & procedures) for this school, which opened in 2002
- Taught all subjects to fourth graders within urban charter school, with focus on environmentalism and nature studies
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Lower Merion School District
03.2001 - 06.2002
- Taught grades K-6 in Lower Merion School District, in all core and specialized subject areas
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching & Learning, Technology Integration
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Ft. Lauderdale, FL10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Fine Arts
KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY
Kutztown, PA12.2000
High School Diploma -
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH HIGH SCHOOL
Plymouth Meeting, PA6.1996
Skills
- ELL Teaching Methods
- Classroom Management
- Class Engagement
- Adaptable Style
- Teacher Training
- Technology Integration
- Leadership Training
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
- Artistic Activities Coordination
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Creative Direction
Accomplishments
● Recipient of Arcadia University's 2009 Children's Literature Teaching Award
● Won 1st place in National Geographic's 2008 Hands-On Explorer Challenge contest for teachers. Went to Australia as a representative of National Geographic in July 2008
● Led Middle States Accreditation team
● Fluent in “Second Step” conflict prevention program
● Trained in Responsive Classroom
● Leader of Reading Olympics teams
Timeline
ART DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
Camp America
06.2022 - Current
CAMP COUNSELOR
Twin Spring Farm
06.2018 - 08.2021
GIFTED INSTRUCTOR
Summer Institute For The Gifted
06.2013 - 07.2018
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
French International School of Philadelphia
09.2004 - 06.2023
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
Wissahickon Charter School
08.2002 - 06.2004
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Lower Merion School District
03.2001 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Teaching & Learning, Technology Integration
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Fine Arts
KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH HIGH SCHOOL
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