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Veronica L. Fey Foisy

Staunton,VA

Summary

Accomplished educator with extensive experience in suburban, urban, and rural school systems, including Rockbridge County Public Schools, demonstrating a commitment to fostering critical learning skills and creativity. Specializes in structured literacy and technology integration, achieving significant student growth. Excels in team collaboration and creating a safe, positive learning environment, with a proven track record in enhancing student achievement.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Second Grade Teacher

Rockbridge County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Provide differentiated rigorous Tier 1 and 2 instruction utilizing Virginia Standards of Learning.
  • Employed structured literacy, resulting in a minimum of one year of growth for 100% of students.
  • UFLI Foundations and Number Talks Pilot classroom.
  • Co-taught interdisciplinary STEM lessons, fostering scholars' critical learning skills and creativity.
  • Serve as team leader and member of the School Leadership Committee.
  • Build positive relationships with caregivers through timely communication modalities.

Kindergarten Teacher

School District Of Philadelphia
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Student-centered, data-driven instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
  • Created in-person and virtual instruction using PA Common Core standards.
  • Instructed identified Tier II students utilizing Saxon Phonics, Heggerty, Lexia, and i-Ready

Literacy Coach

Children's Literacy Initiative
08.2018 - 06.2021

Collaborate and coach K-5 teachers in the School District of Philadelphia in literacy best practices

  • Provide training and support to parents with ELA workshops
  • Facilitate grade-level meetings and professional development
  • Model and co-teach content-focused literacy best practices using PA Common Core Standards
  • Collect student data with teachers for planning targeted and differentiated instruction
  • Provide support and resources to teachers and administration around literacy practices
  • Liaise between CLI, School District of Philadelphia, administration, and teachers
  • Utilize extensive Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion skills during instructional planning and teaching

Elementary School Teacher, K-2

Upper Merion Area School District
01.2006 - 06.2011
  • Employed, inquiry-based learning, STEM, Fundations, MTSS, and service learning
  • Analyzed data to drive instructional planning
  • Co-Authored UMASD ELA and Science Curriculums
  • Appointed to District Literacy Curriculum Committee
  • Mentored and coached Cabrini College and Eastern University education student interns

First Grade Teacher

Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2005
  • Model literacy and mathematics classroom for MCPS staff and administration
  • Collected and analyzed timely formative and summative data to drive instructional decisions, meeting diverse needs of all learners.
  • Led staff literacy training for Reading, Literacy Centers, and Writing Workshop
  • Developed and utilized rubrics to assess mastery of MD Education standards
  • Trained community and parent literacy volunteers through Books & Breakfast program.
  • Supervised and mentored student intern teacher from University of Maryland

First Grade Teacher

Maple Run School District
08.2000 - 06.2001

Instructed first graders in a rural inclusion classroom with 16 students, 11 requiring specially designed instruction.

  • Utilized Vermont standards, Primary Observation Assessment, rubric assessments, and portfolios

First Grade Teacher

Hopewell Valley Regional School District
08.1997 - 06.2000

Taught multiple subjects to First Grade students, planned and executed inquiry-based science

  • Implemented Everyday Mathematics program
  • Supervised College of NJ Education students
  • Operated after-school Drama and Homework clubs for students

Education

Masters of Education - Education With Reading Concentration

St. Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Master of Arts - English, Elementary And Secondary English Ed.

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
06.1997

Skills

  • PA Level II, NJ, and VA Teaching Certification
  • Structured Literacy
  • Team Collaboration
  • Technology Integration
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Anti-racist teaching practices
  • Safe, positive learning environment

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher

Rockbridge County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

School District Of Philadelphia
08.2021 - 06.2022

Literacy Coach

Children's Literacy Initiative
08.2018 - 06.2021

Elementary School Teacher, K-2

Upper Merion Area School District
01.2006 - 06.2011

First Grade Teacher

Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2005

First Grade Teacher

Maple Run School District
08.2000 - 06.2001

First Grade Teacher

Hopewell Valley Regional School District
08.1997 - 06.2000

Masters of Education - Education With Reading Concentration

St. Michael's College

Master of Arts - English, Elementary And Secondary English Ed.

Cedar Crest College
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