Katie Fitzsimmons
Ladson,SC
Summary
Skilled educator with a background in English instruction and communication seeking to transition into a role in copy editing. Leveraging two years of freelance copywriting with meticulous essay grading skills, attention to detail, and passion for clear communication, to contribute to the editing process and ensure accuracy and quality of written content. Eagar to apply expertise in grammar, writing, and critical analysis to support clients in producing polished and engaging materials.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th and 8th Grade ELA Teacher
River Oaks Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in ELA education and curriculum trends.
- Designed creative lesson materials that captured students'' interest while supporting mastery of key concepts related to writing, grammar, vocabulary, style and literary analysis.
- Used Data gathered from multiple online platforms to strategically group students and plan for future lessons.
- Meticulously graded up to 105 essays each quarter and provided editing suggestions and specific feedback.
- Planned and supervised class projects and school wide fundraisers.
- Successfully met all grading deadlines and performance review deadlines
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives focused on improving overall academic achievement and promoting culture of excellence among students.
UAP at Newington Elementary
Newington Elementary
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked with Nurse providing medical aid to children
- Worked closely with Assistant Principal to incentivize school-wide student behavior.
- Tutored children one-on-one
- Stepped in as substitute teacher, teacher's assistant, and front desk aid as needed.
- Communicated with 4-5 parents per day about vaccination records.
- Conducted home visits as needed.
Copy Writer
Garden City Realty
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
- Optimized social media presence by creating share-worthy content that encouraged organic reach and audience engagement.
- Provided editorial guidance to facilitate delivery of top-quality content.
- Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.
Lead Trainer
Basil Thai Cuisine
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Implemented successful onboarding program.
- Introduced standardized training for cohesive learning environments.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Motivated trainees and associates by demonstrating positive attitude to improve productivity.
Assitant Manager
Tommy Condon's
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Maintained clean, safe, and organized restaurant environment to enhance customer experience.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC12.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Fact-checking accuracy
- Readability Improvement
- Meticulous attention
- Planning and coordination
- Adobe InDesign experience
- SEO Familiarity
- Content Writing
- Story and Content Idea Development
- Team Collaboration
- Deadline orientation
- CMS Familiarity
- WordPress
Timeline
7th and 8th Grade ELA Teacher
River Oaks Middle School
08.2022 - Current
UAP at Newington Elementary
Newington Elementary
02.2022 - 06.2022
Copy Writer
Garden City Realty
03.2020 - 02.2022
Lead Trainer
Basil Thai Cuisine
03.2017 - 03.2020
Assitant Manager
Tommy Condon's
02.2015 - 03.2017
South Carolina, Middle Level Language Arts Certification
Gifted and Talented Endorsement
Bachelor of Arts - English
College of Charleston
Other Experiences
- Tommy Condons: Assistant Manager/ Lead Trainer, Delivered employee orientation to new hires. Coordinated employee rewards program. Delegated tasks to employees based on performance.
- Basil Thai Cuisine: Lead Trainer, Delivered employee orientation to new hires. Created new menu items
Training
Teachers of Tomorrow Classroom Readiness Comprehensive training designed to prepare teachers for the classroom. Subjects included: Qualities of Effective Teachers, Special Populations in the Classroom, Lesson Planning, Differentiating Learning, Planning and forming Assessments, Theories and Strategies of Classroom Management, and the South Carolina State Standards and Code of Ethics.
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