Christina M.

Fritz
37 Duncan Ave. Apt. 4G
Jersey City, NJ 07304

fritzch1@msu.edu
(734) 752-0571
christinamfritz.weebly.com

Objective

To engage in high quality teaching and teacher leadership

Education

Michigan State University

M.A. Teaching and Curriculum
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, May 2011
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Integrated Science

Certification

Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate

K-5 All Subject Areas, 6-8 Integrated Science
New Jersey Elementary Standard Certificate
K-6 All Subject Areas

Teaching
Experience

Teacher and 2nd Grade Planner, North Star Academy, Newark, NJ

Grade Level: 1st and 2nd, August 2012 Present
taught reading mastery, social studies, and science
co-taught mathematics to 1st and 2nd graders
revised math curriculum for 1st grade across the network of Uncommon
Schools
created and developed curriculum for 2nd grade social studies and science to
align to Common Core Standards for all Uncommon Schools
led professional developments on control the game, fluency, and word solving
reflected on own teaching practices with instructional leader
organized math data for all 2nd grade
tutored students in mathematics after school
mentored and provided feedback to the co-teachers in 2nd grade
Teaching Intern, Maybury Elementary School, Detroit, MI
Grade Level: 3rd, August 2011 May 2012
assumed the role and all the requirements of an elementary school teacher for
an entire marking period of 10 weeks in which I taught all core subject areas
(language arts, math, science, and social studies)
differentiated instruction to support the different learning styles of my
students and to support a high number of English Language Learners
established and broadened family connections through letters, conferences,
and a class website
co-led parent professional development focusing in literacy and mathematics
reflected on own teaching practices with field instructor
started an after-school math enrichment program
communicated and collaborated in all faculty meetings and grade-level
meetings
participated and endorsed the Healthy School Initiative
planned grade level field trips

Senior Placement, Gier Park Elementary, Lansing, MI

Grade Level: 2nd, September 2010 May 2011
designed and taught lesson plans in core subjects
observed classroom management techniques and developed a repertoire of
strategies
developed a lesson in mathematics using the lesson study
Junior Placement, Lewton Elementary, Lansing, MI
Grade Level: 3rd/4th Grade Spilt, September 2009 December 2009
noted classroom activities and management techniques
performed a case study on one student and presented the results

TeachingRelated
Experience

Urban Immersion Fellow, Greenfield Union Elementary, Detroit, MI Grade

Level: 5th Grade, June 2011 July 2011
collaborated with mentor teacher to develop lessons
co-taught a group of 20 students for the duration of summer school
attended professional development once a week
Honors Times Two MSU Tutor, Bennett Woods Elementary, Okemos, MI
Grade Level: 4th Grade, January 2011 April 2011
brainstormed and designed science experiments with a fourth grade student
once a week
presented our findings to other participants
Teaching Assistant, Isaac Newton Middle Math and Science New York, NY
Grade Level: 6th and 7th Grade, July 2010 August 2010
collaborated with the math teacher to develop lessons in mathematics for sixth
and seventh graders
instructed math lessons to two groups of 25 students
Tutor, Bingham Elementary, Lansing, MI
Grade Level: 2nd Grade, September 2007 May 2008
observed classroom activities and management techniques
encouraged and educated small groups of students in the areas of literacy and
math
Friendshop Tutor, Pinecrest Elementary, East Lansing, MI
Grade Level: K-3rd Grade, August 2007 December 2007
assisted with planning lessons for weekly science activities
responsible for 25 students in after-school program

Honors and
Awards

Robert Noyce Scholar (Loan Forgiveness), 2009 2012

Vice President, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, 2010 2011
Recruiting Board Member for College of Education Dean, 2011
Michigan State University Deans List, 2007 2009
Glenn D. Berkheimer Scholarship in Science Education, 2010
Jason Mason Scholarship, 2009

Professional
Development

Member Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, 2009 Present

Member Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA), 2010 Present
MSTA Conference, 2011 and 2010
Legal Issues Seminar, 2011

Technology

Thinking Maps, 2011

Dynamic 21st Century Strategies to Reach and Teach All Learners, 2011
28th Annual Educational Technology Conference, 2011
Conflict Resolution Seminar, 2010

proficient in Zangle, Microsoft Office, iMovie, Scrapblog, Google Sites, Blogger,

and VoiceThread
experienced user of ELMO Camera Projectors

Interest

reading, traveling, and running

References
Leola Hines

Dr. Anne-Lise Halvorsen

Maybury Elementary, 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher

Detroit, MI
Email: lhines7023@aol.com
Phone Number: 313-549-0372

Michigan State University, Field Instructor

Detroit, Michigan
Email: annelise@msu.edu
Phone Number: 313-244-4883

Mary Anne Kopecki

Lauren Moyle

Uncommon Schools, Instructional Leader

Newark, NJ
Email: mkiopecki@northstaracademy.org
Phone Number: 201-396-2217

Uncommon Schools, Principal

Newark, NJ
Email: LMoyle@northstaracademy.org
Phone Number: 201-341-3117

Yasmin Vargas

Uncommon Schools, Principal

Newark, NJ
Email: YVargas@northstaracademy.org
Phone Number: 646-226-7213

Portfolio available upon request at professional interview