Kira Fietsam
Marion,IL
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Johnston City Community Unit School District #1
Johnston City, Illinois
08.2017 - Current
- Executed lesson planning, differentiated instruction, assessment, behavior management, peer collaboration, technology integration, and fostered positive home/school relationships to enhance student learning.
- Assumed additional responsibilities such as bus duty, tutoring, summer school, and enrichment classes while mentoring new teachers and student teachers, and contributed to committees including JCEA representative, district trauma team, 12.2 district curriculum committee, district insurance committee, negotiation team, and PBIS.
Teacher
Cairo School District #1
Cairo, IL
08.2016 - 05.2017
- All responsibilities of a self-contained general education teacher: lesson planning, differentiated instruction, assessment, behavior management, collaboration with peers, use of technology, and fostering positive home/school relationships.
Instructional Aide
Carbondale Elementary School District 95
Carbondale , IL
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Co-taught fourth and fifth grade general education classrooms, enhancing collaborative teaching strategies.
- Assisted in implementing special education accommodations and individualized learning plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction in reading and math, promoting targeted skill development and student engagement.
- Provided RTI math and reading instruction.
Teacher
Unity Christian School
Energy, Illinois
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Co-taught kindergarten, then assumed full teaching responsibilities during extended maternity leave, ensuring continuity of education for students.
- Taught first grade for two years, implementing behavior and classroom management strategies, planning and delivering lessons, coordinating service projects, and maintaining effective communication with parents while leading after school program.
Skills
Bachelor of Science in Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Masters of Science in Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
Masters of Science in Education
Learning Experience Design And Educational Technology
Western Governors University
Certification
- K-9 Elementary Education PEL
- Grades 5-8 Language Arts Endorsement
- Grades 5-8 Social Science Endorsement
Timeline
Teacher
Johnston City Community Unit School District #1
08.2017 - Current
Teacher
Cairo School District #1
08.2016 - 05.2017
Instructional Aide
Carbondale Elementary School District 95
08.2013 - 01.2015
Teacher
Unity Christian School
08.2010 - 05.2013