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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher-4/5 Social Studies
Terrell ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student performance using various tools and strategies to inform instructional decisions.
- Implemented project-based learning activities to foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills in students.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the unique needs of each student while maintaining high expectations for achievement.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards to meet educational objectives.
Elementary Teacher-2nd
Forney ISD
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Collaborates 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.
- Serves 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.
- Is a Process Champion, spearheaded the implementation and maintenance of the Capturing Kids Hearts program within the organization, fostering a positive and supportive school culture.
Paraprofessional-Instructional Education Aide K-4
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, TX12.2019
Certification
- Texas State Certified: EC-6 - Core Subjects
- Process Champion representative for Capturing Kids Hearts.
Accomplishments
2022/23, Completed Texas Reading Academy
References
- Lisa Gutierrez, 4/5 Grade RLA, Global Leadership Academy, lisa.gutierrez@terrellisd.org
- 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-4/5 Social Studies
Terrell ISD
08.2024 - Current
Elementary Teacher-2nd
Forney ISD
08.2021 - 05.2024
Paraprofessional-Instructional Education Aide K-4
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
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