Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Accomplishments
References
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Katherine Fisher

Quinlan,TX

Summary

Dynamic elementary teacher driven to learn and grow professionally. Skillful in cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, fellow educators, and administrators using excellent communication and team building abilities. Exceptional at working with different learning styles.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Teacher

Forney ISD
08.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated during CLC meetings to create effective lesson plans that met student needs and learning goals to ensure student success.
  • Teach self-contained and departmentalized (math/science/social studies) classes.
  • Served as mentor teacher, while providing guidance on effective teaching methods and successful classroom management techniques.
  • Assess student progress by administering test and analyzing results. Including MAP, TPRI, and DRA.
  • Develop and implement engaging, hands-on activities to reinforce learning concepts and cater to diverse learning styles based on student assessments.
  • Integrate technology into lessons to enhance student learning.

Paraprofessional-Instructional Education Aide

Forney ISD
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered positive learning environments by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Substitute Teacher

Caddo Mills ISD
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX
12.2019

Certification

  • Texas State Certified: EC-6 - Core Subjects

Accomplishments

    2022/23, Completed Texas Reading Academy

References

  • Venus Britton, Assistant Principal, Griffin Elementary, vtbritton@forneyisd.net
  • Erika Billings, COE Specialist, Griffin Elementary, ejbillings@forneyisd.net
  • Lisa Gutierrez, 2nd Grade Team Lead, Griffin Elementary,
  • Leslie Flores, 2nd grade teacher, Classical Center at Vial Elementary, leslieflo72@gmail.com
  • Carla Hayden, 2nd grade teacher, Global Leadership Academy, carlahayden98@gmail.com

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

Forney ISD
08.2021 - Current

Paraprofessional-Instructional Education Aide

Forney ISD
01.2021 - 05.2021

Substitute Teacher

Caddo Mills ISD
03.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas A&M University - Commerce
Katherine Fisher