Maribeth Fattore
Munster
Summary
I'm a Nationally Board Certified Teacher (NBPTS) with 32 years experience as a classroom teacher and school librarian for Chicago Public Schools. I have chaired multiple committees and I am an experienced grant writer. I spent over 20 years as a Library Media Specialist servicing the literacy needs for 800 students and 59 faculty members. I was also the Professional Problems Committee (PPC) Chair, the Discipline Committee Chair, and Teacher Representative on our Local School Counsel (LSC).
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Librarian
Chicago Public Schools
09.1996 - 06.2022
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet National Standards.
- Partnered with other CPS teacher to develop a fully integrated curriculum for Chicago Public School's "Skyline" program.
- Professional Problems Committee (PPC) chair person,
- Planned, scheduled, and implemented school events: After School Matters, Scholastic book fair, awards ceremonies, school wide parent/teacher conferences, Bi-lingual parent committee classes, Literacy education for parents.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Analyzed data to provide a targeted approach to learning.
Reading Teacher
Chicago Public Schools CPS
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
Education
Master of Science: Library Media Specialist -
National Board For Professional Teaching Standards
Chicago, IL06.2018
Social Emotional Learning
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO06.2018
Teaching For Understanding/Certification: Cognitive Psychology -
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA07.2010
Master of Science: Reading -
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.2008
Bachelor of Science: Education -
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL05.1982
Skills
- Classroom management
- Technological Instruction
- Tailoring Curriculum Plans
- Differentiated Instruction
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) training
- Fundraising
- Curriculum Development
- Social-Emotional Learning training
Additional Information
Taught online classes from home during the pandemic for 2 semesters using technology based curriculum. Managed multiple subject areas and schedules. Familiar with Google applications as well as Word and Excel.
Timeline
Reading Teacher
Chicago Public Schools CPS
09.2019 - 01.2022
Teacher/Librarian
Chicago Public Schools
09.1996 - 06.2022
Master of Science: Library Media Specialist -
National Board For Professional Teaching Standards
Social Emotional Learning
University of Colorado At Boulder
Teaching For Understanding/Certification: Cognitive Psychology -
Harvard University
Master of Science: Reading -
Chicago State University
Bachelor of Science: Education -
Eastern Illinois University
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