Kaitlyn Fitch
Rockwall
Summary
Dynamic Kindergarten Teacher with a passion for early childhood education at Criswell Elementary School. Expert in lesson planning and classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment. Skilled in differentiated instruction and parent communication, successfully enhancing student engagement and collaboration. Committed to nurturing diverse learning abilities and promoting critical thinking among young learners.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Criswell Elementary School
Forney
08.2023 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood development.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Organized educational activities that promote social skills and teamwork.
- Assessed student performance to identify learning needs and adapt instruction.
- Utilized various teaching resources to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage communication and critical thinking skills.
- Provided individualized support for students with diverse learning abilities.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
Student Teacher
A&M Consolidated Middle School
College Station
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student participation and understanding.
- Implemented instructional strategies to support diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback on assignments.
- Collaborated with experienced teachers to refine teaching methods and materials.
- Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged respect and cooperation.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - School Health
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2022
High School Diploma -
North Forney High School
Forney, TX05.2019
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Positive reinforcement
- Creative problem solving
- Early childhood education
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Instructional strategies
- Educational technology
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Student records management
- Documentation and record keeping
- Academic record keeping
- Early childhood development
- Differentiated instruction
- Creative teaching strategies
Certification
Core Subjects EC-6
Accomplishments
Forney ISD Outstanding First Year Teacher Award, 2023-2024
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Criswell Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
A&M Consolidated Middle School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - School Health
Texas A&M University
High School Diploma -
North Forney High School