Hi, I’m
Molly Fitzpatrick
Osceola,IA
Summary
Enthusiastic Instructional Coach with skills in assessing and improving upon the talents of educational professionals. First-rate coordination, time management and problem-solving abilities. Strengths in providing individualized coaching and using observation and data to identify potential organization and individual needs.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Clarke Community Schools
Instructional Coach
07.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Led curriculum adoption in both Literacy and Mathematics, which has led to over a 22% rise in Literacy proficiency in under 2 years.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess school needs.
- Acted as district and school coordinator for FAST, iReady, ISASP, and district level assessments.
- Conducted core subject time audit with all classroom teachers and analyzed data to write PK-5 Master Schedule to meet all student needs.
- Supported teachers in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging classroom situations.
- Acting Google Administrator for entire staff
Clarke Community Schools
Talented and Gifted Teacher
08.2014 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Restructured the K-6 Talented and Gifted program to better identify gifted students through data driven methods.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate a positive autonomous learning experience for over 50 students.
- Worked with staff members to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to increase students engaged and maintain a healthy level of challenge.
Clarke Community Schools
5th Grade Teacher
08.2013 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Taught 25 students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Sacred Heart School
3rd Grade Teacher
08.2008 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL
Master of Arts from K-12 Curriculum And Instruction
06.2012
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
05.2008
Skills
- Excellent Communication Abilities
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Instructional Leadership
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Leading District Level Diagnostic Assessments
Certification
- K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom
- K-8 English/Language Arts
- K-12 Athletic Coach
- PK-12 Talented and Gifted
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Clarke Community Schools
07.2019 - Current
Talented and Gifted Teacher
Clarke Community Schools
08.2014 - 06.2019
5th Grade Teacher
Clarke Community Schools
08.2013 - 07.2014
3rd Grade Teacher
Sacred Heart School
08.2008 - 06.2013
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Arts from K-12 Curriculum And Instruction
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education