Lynn Fitzgerald

• Oversee the daily operations of the center, including scheduling, parent communication, and budget management
• Facilitate advanced-level Orton-Gillingham training courses
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives in collaboration with board members and parents
• Supervise, support, and manage center staff
• Administer and analyze assessments for prospective students

• Instructor of Structured Literacy for Struggling Readers, Levels 1–4, providing instruction in cohort-based programs conducted in partnership with local public schools
• Collaborate effectively with instructors and supervisors to coordinate student placement and teacher assignments within the program
• Developed and delivered curriculum for graduate courses in alignment with academic standards.
• Assessed student performance through assignments, projects, and exams to ensure academic integrity.

• Provided specialized instruction to students with disabilities in both small-group and in-class resource settings.
• Designed and facilitated professional development workshops focused on effective special education practices.
• Served on school-based committees and leadership teams, including the Faculty Advisory Team, School Improvement Panel, Sustainable New Jersey Team, and Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Committee.
• Delivered Continuing Education Units (CEUs) on the integration of technology in the classroom, the Response to Intervention (RTI) process, and morphology-based instructional activities for grades 3–5.
• Developed presentations and instructional activities for students and families focused on reading comprehension strategies and morphology.
• Collaborated with the district special education committee to analyze and evaluate multiple reading programs.
• Developed and implemented a new Social Studies curriculum for grades 3–5.
• Supervised, supported, and mentored multiple student teachers.
• Collaborated with colleagues through co-teaching models to provide effective, inclusive instruction.
• Led efforts supporting the school’s attainment of Lighthouse Status through the Leader in Me program.
• Received training in the Project Read and SRA Reading programs.

• Taught a self-contained class of neurologically and perceptually impaired students.
• Developed individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.

• Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum fostering cognitive and social development in children.
• Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address developmental concerns effectively.
• Oversaw daily operations ensuring compliance with state regulations and safety standards for childcare facilities.

Reading Specialist certification

Special Education certification