Noncy C.

Fields
1448 McLaine Street, Canton, Michigan 48188 Home: 734.397.8393 Email: fields.noncy@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Highly qualified educator offering twenty years of classroom experience teaching a diverse student body which includes special education, English as a Second Language and at-risk learners in a general education elementary classroom. Expertise in the identification and remediation of knowledge gaps leading to greater student achievement and dispelling misconceptions and modifying/adjusting instruction through differentiated instruction. Exceptional mathematics instructor who excels at incorporating Common Core Math Practices to engage the most reluctant learner and decrease math anxiety. Successfully increases in-class learning time through application of effective classroom management techniques. Frequently sought after as a mentor teacher and to serve on various educational panels by local universities. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Willow Run Community Schools, Ypsilanti, Michigan Inkster Public Schools, Inkster, Michigan Curriculum/Instruction 2nd - 5th grade 1st grade 1996 - Present 1992 - 1996

Utilizes Best Practices to meet the demands of the Common Core State Standards Plans and facilitates discussion-based math lessons aimed at higher order thinking and mathematical concept development. Incorporates Reading Apprenticeship approach to literacy instruction to develop the knowledge, strategies and dispositions students need to become more powerful readers. Integrates instructional technology resulting in increased student engagement, skills and academic achievement. Participant, University of Michigans Elementary Math Lab Participant, Professional Learning Communities and Professional Book Clubs Mentor, University of Michigan Interns and Eastern Michigan University Pre-student teachers, Phonics First Tutor, a multi-sensory academic remediation and enrichment program based on the OrtonGillingham methodology to literacy

Professional Development

Leadership

Turnkey Facilitator, Ventures Education System Corporation Chairperson, North Central Accreditation Steering Committee Review Team Pilot, Healthy Classrooms, Healthy Schools Curriculum, a program designed to help teachers transform their classroom into a place that promotes healthy eating, and physical activity while covering Grade Level Content Expectations. Member, various District Curriculum Committees, able to see projects through fruition Proven ability to secure funding for classroom materials, technology and professional development through partnerships with both public and private entities. Seven year participant of Physical Education and Nutrition program incorporating a planned curriculum, food sampling, structured physical activity, books, take home bags, and daily health messages. Communicates with families daily through success reports, behavior logs, phone calls, website and email.

Community Outreach and Communications

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PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS NBC News Education Nation Teacher Town Hall 2013 (Detroit, Michigan)

Selected as a featured Panelist to engage in results-oriented conversations focused on educational challenges and innovative programs in America.

Developing Mathematics Teaching Through Focused Collaborative Assessment of Practice (University of Michigan)

Participated in a ground breaking four year federally funded project applying the concept of math discussions to stimulate symbolic and verbal fluency of mathematical concepts, strategies and operations. Participated in an innovative inquiry-based science training providing a context for elementary students to develop conceptual understandings and scientific practices.

Elementary Educative Curricula for Teachers of Science (University of Michigan)

Deans Advisory Council, School of Education (University of Michigan)

Selected by Dean Deborah Ball, to provide insight and guidance to stakeholders by highlighting strengths of Teacher Education program. Selected as Teacher Panelist to share student teaching and mentoring experiences with first year interns. Established a sustainable Community Garden in partnership with a local womens shelter, as a classroom project to provide volunteer opportunities for students to contribute to their neighborhood. Developed and presented an innovative interactive lesson incorporating image processing software technology to teach scientific concepts through active problem solving and critical thinking.

Mentor/Intern Discussion Panel, School of Education (University of Michigan) Henry J. Kaiser Elementary School Community Garden (Ypsilanti, Michigan)

National Imaging Technology in Education Conference (Phoenix, Arizona)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AND AWARDS State of Michigan Professional Education Certificate Elementary K-5, all subjects, K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom Inductee, Willow Run Community Schools Hall of Fame 2012 Awardee, Exemplary Educational Endeavors (E3) Award, 2013 PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION Eastern Michigan University Master of Arts, May 1998 Major: Educational Psychology Media and Technology Michigan State University Bachelor of Arts, June 1992 Major: Elementary Education Second Major: Social Studies Minor: Mathematics
. . .understands both students and the learning process to a degree that is exceptional. Laura Lisiscki, Superintendent of Willow Run Community Schools A teacher who is poised to truly change the face of American Education. Raymond Mellberg, National Distinguished Principal - 2002

Many thanks for contributing so wonderfully at the Deans Advisory Council Meeting. Dr. Deborah L. Ball, Dean, U of M School of Education