Tina Fischer
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
630.204.3034 Professional Profile
mrsfish1006@yahoo.com
Culpeper, VA
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Elementary Education
Teaching Experience
Illinois State University
1999 2003 KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Certifications
TEACHING LICENSES
State of Florida
(pending fingerprints)
2017
State of Virginia
2013
State of Illinois
2003
MIDDLE SCHOOL ENDORSEMENT
English & History/Social Sciences
Illinois State University
2003
Enthusiastic educator with 13 years of experience. Dedicated to creating an engaging and active
learning environment that supports student growth and nurtures students to become productive
citizens and lifelong learners. Uses differentiated instruction, as well as multiple types of
assessment, to meet students individual needs and ensure academic growth for all.
Excels at establishing rapport and communicating effectively with students, parents, colleagues
and supervisors. Inherent ability to manage behavior and classroom organization while providing
a respectful, cooperative and engaging learning environment.
Farmington Elementary School, Culpeper, VA / August 2014-Present
Implemented Guided Reading and Daily 5 literacy activities in order to differentiate
instruction and target specific student needs.
Planned and organized instruction driven by student data.
Led 88% of students to meeting and/or exceeding spring benchmark on PALS literacy
assessment.
Raised 88% of students DRA levels to 3 or higher.
Raised 2 students DRA levels to 14.
Implemented whole group and individual behavior management plans to meet
specific student needs.
Served on school Relay for Life team and helped fundraise over $3,000 for American
Cancer Society.
LONG TERM KINDERGARTEN SUBSTITUTE
Farmington Elementary School, Culpeper, VA / November 2013 June 2014
Established rapport with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Collaborated with team members to plan developmentally appropriate curriculum
aligned with standards.
Implemented whole group and individual behavior management plans to meet
specific student needs.
Collaborated with music teacher and grade level team members to lead students in
spring musical performance.
JR. KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Waikiki Elementary School, Honolulu, HI / 2005 2006
Piloted Jr. Kindergarten program during its first year in Hawaii public schools.
Regularly met with other teachers and administrators to discuss program
implementations and improvements.
Explicitly taught Habits of the Mind skills to incoming kindergarteners and helped
students develop these skills throughout the school year.
Maintained professional development in Habits of the Mind and Jr. Kindergarten
instruction.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
630.204.3034
mrsfish1006@yahoo.com
Culpeper, VA
Core
Competencies
Curriculum Development
Student Involvement
Differentiated Instruction
Conflict Resolution
Individualized Learning Plans
Technology Integration
Discipline Strategies
Highly Organized
Team Player and Team Focused
Dedicated to Exceeding Expectations
Professional
Development
Managing Out of Control Behavior
Peidmont Regional Education Program
Virginia
2017
Understanding Poverty in Education
University of Virginia at Wise
Virginia
2015
Assisting Individuals in Crisis
ICISF, inc
Virginia
2015
Tina Fischer
Teaching Experience continued
3rd GRADE TEACHER
Waikiki Elementary School, Honolulu, HI / 2004 2005
Designed and implemented curriculum that integrated Habits of the Mind skills
and concepts with core academic subjects.
Explicitly reviewed and taught Habits of the Mind skills and helped students
develop these skills throughout the school year.
Collaborated with 3rd grade team members and students to adapt and perform
several cultural versions of the Cinderella story for school and parents.
Adapted and differentiated instruction for student with severe behavior disorder.
Organized and directed After School Enrichment Program.
5th/6th GRADE COMBO TEACHER
Waikiki Elementary School, Honolulu, HI / Jan. 2004 June 2004
Adapted curriculum to meet multi-grade level standards and instruction.
Acted as a Student Council Faculty Advisor.
Implemented curriculum that integrated Habits of the Mind skills and concepts
with core academic subjects.
Explicitly reviewed and taught Habits of the Mind skills and helped students
develop these skills throughout the year.
Maintained professional development in Habits of the Mind.
Prepared students for, and administered, Hawaii State Assessments.
Teaching-Related Experience
Childrens Ministry Coordinator
Crossroads Church, Warrenton, VA / Spring 2016 - Present
Researched and selected developmentally appropriate curriculum for PreK-1st grade
and 2nd 5th grade classrooms.
Created quarterly schedules for teacher rotation.
Communicated with parents and teachers about upcoming events and activities.
Implemented new check-in system for parents and children.
Conducted training for teachers and parents on how to use new check-in system.