Mary Fischer
Spring Hill
Summary
Patient Reading Tutor with many years of experience. Enhancing student reading skill through nonjudgmental support and comprehensive lesson plans to promote enjoyment and understanding of reading methods.
Inquisitive Private Tutor committed to promoting student confidence and academic success through hands-on tutoring and individualized support. Skillful in sharing knowledge and concepts with students. Strong communication and planning skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Tutor
Superprof Reading Tutor
Spring Hill
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student's learning style.
- Lessons developed using Fontas & Pinnel testing Methods
- Testing methods determine individual reading levels.
- Hands on applicable instruction based on students strengths and weaknesses
- Reading goals created on test results and student, creating self motivation. A minimum of grade level expectancy is reached
- Incorporate writing lessons including individual to practice reading skills needed
- Interest Inventories are administered for motivation and student involvement
Licensed Elementary Teacher 30yrs.
Aces Private Education System Hortonville School
Appleton
09.1990 - 05.2015
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Created customized grading rubrics powerful assessment tools.
- Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
- Organized field trips and other extracurricular activities for students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and behavior management systems.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
- Organized and supervised class projects, field trips, and guest speaker events.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Taught accelerated literary programs to elementary school students by guiding heterogeneous small group instruction.
- Utilized various teaching techniques such as projects, games, debates.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Inspired students to want to read by taking to library and helping to choose books.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Assisted colleagues in developing new instructional materials or ideas.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to curriculum changes.
- Created innovative teaching strategies to motivate reluctant learners.
- Attended IEP meetings with parents, administrators, counselors, and specialists.
- Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
Education
Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WISkills
- Individualized instruction
- Reading assessment
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Data analysis
- Goal setting
- Creative lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Motivational strategies
- Hands-on learning
- Developing individualized lessons
- Educational Software Proficiency
- Self-directed learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Punctual
- Test preparation
- Parent-teacher communication
- Writing improvement
- Creative writing
- Data-driven instruction
- Literary analysis
- Individualized learning
- Evaluate progress
- Learning style assessment
- Cultural sensitivity
- Records management
Timeline
Reading Tutor
Superprof Reading Tutor
05.2020 - 08.2023
Licensed Elementary Teacher 30yrs.
Aces Private Education System Hortonville School
09.1990 - 05.2015
Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh