Sarah Hope Fitch
Cary,NC
Summary
Passionate educator whose strengths include supporting the needs of diverse learners, experience in managing a variety of learning environments, and fluency in 21st century literacy tools.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CCR Teacher (Literacy Focus)
Fred J. Carnage Middle School
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Taught 4 SPED/EC classes per day including Middle School Reading, Literacy Essentials, and Curriculum Assistance
- Co-taught In-Class Resource Math and ELA
- Managed a caseload of 15 students with IEPs
- Used Science of Reading aligned programs including Language! Live, Sonday System and REWARDS to build decoding skills in students with written language disabilities
Instructional Assistant, AST
Moore Square Magnet Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitored and documented progress of 15 students on autism support caseload
- Created study aids and learning materials to scaffold curriculum for students with IEPs
- Provided in-class, one-on-one and small-group support for students
Virtual Learning Tutor
Care.com Inc
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Supported two students in synchronous and asynchronous learning activities
- Took part in IEP meetings and collaborated with teachers and parents to plan out learning interventions
- Created scaffolding and accommodations according to student needs and IEP requirements
- Taught organization and executive functioning skills to keep students on track with virtual work.
- Assisted a fifth-grader and a seventh-grader
Fifth-Grade Teacher
Beaverdam Elementary
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Taught ELA and Social Studies to homeroom class of 23 and visiting class of 25
- Adapted and scaffolded lessons based on EL curriculum
- Coordinated with Special Ed team to support students with learning differences
- Used reading intervention strategies to improve MClass reading scores across all students
Substitute Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Substituted for teachers and TAs at all levels across Wake County
- Taught in a number of SPED and behavioral support classrooms
- Implemented preventative classroom management to maintain consistency in each class
- Served in long-term substitute positions at Fuquay Varina Elementary and West Lake Middle schools.
Field Organizing Fellow
North Carolina Coordinated Campaign
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Recruited volunteers to staff voter registration, phone banking and canvassing drives
- Trained and managed volunteers during phone bank events.
Technical Support Agent
Measurement Incorporated
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Trained teachers and school administrators to use standardized testing software
- Maintained fluency with frequently changing testing protocols in three states
Education
Master of Arts - World Literature
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English, French
The George Washington University
Washington, DC01.2007
Skills
- CPI (Crisis Prevention and De-Escalation) Certified
- Canvas, Google Education Suite, PowerSchools and ECATS
- Evidence-based reading interventions including Language! Live, REWARDS and Sonday System
- Step Up To Writing curriculum
Timeline
CCR Teacher (Literacy Focus)
Fred J. Carnage Middle School
08.2022 - 07.2025
Instructional Assistant, AST
Moore Square Magnet Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2022
Virtual Learning Tutor
Care.com Inc
09.2020 - 07.2021
Fifth-Grade Teacher
Beaverdam Elementary
09.2019 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2017 - 09.2019
Field Organizing Fellow
North Carolina Coordinated Campaign
08.2016 - 11.2016
Technical Support Agent
Measurement Incorporated
06.2013 - 09.2013
Master of Arts - World Literature
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - English, French
The George Washington University
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