Letitia G. Fields
293 Joe Taylor Rd ∙ Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 492-2526 ∙ [email protected]
http://nela-fields4.weebly.com/
- Trained by the Northeast Leadership Academy (NELA) the number one leadership preparation program in the nation that focuses on transforming historically low performing schools, in high need areas within northeastern North Carolina
- Utilize my experiences in teaching Exceptional, Pre-K and Regular education to reach all children
- Visionary who sees schools in transformation, students and educators for what they can become
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Master of School Administration (May 2016)
Certification: School Administration, North Carolina Licensure
GPA: 3.9/4.0
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), Raleigh, NC
Provisional Assistant Principal License (2015)
Teaching Certifications: Elementary Education K-6 (2010); Exceptional Children Cross Categorical K-12 (2002)
North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (May 2000)
Leadership Experience
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal (Zeb Vance Elementary School August 2017-Present)
Assistant Principal Intern
Assistant Principal Intern (E.O. Young Jr. and Zeb Vance Elementary Schools August 2016-July 2017)
Full-Time Principal ResidencyPrincipal Resident (Pinkston Street Elementary August 2015-June 2016)
- Assumes duties of school administrator, including conducting walkthroughs and teacher observations, collecting and analyzing student academic and behavioral data, assisting in the implementation of school-wide initiatives
5th Grade (Carver Elementary 2014-2015)
- Facilitated Professional Learning Community meetings for grades 3-5
- Analyzed student achievement data to determine the areas of improvement needed in classroom instruction school-wide
Chair (Carver Elementary 2015-2014)
- Analyzed school improvement plan and report card data to determine school-wide strengths and areas for improvement
- Developed academic goals, instructional strategies, and behavior supports to ensure student academic success.
- Created and analyzed teacher surveys to determine the direction of school’s vision and mission.
Facilitator Vance County Schools (2011)
- Facilitated the district initiative for implementation of Common Core Curriculum to teachers at the elementary level
Facilitator (2010)
- Attended NC DPI statewide training
- Conducted countywide training for teachers
- Completed 3D and DIEBLS assessments across grade levels
Teacher (5th Grade) Reading and Social Studies
Carver Elementary School-Henderson, NC 2010-2015
- Instructed 5th grade Common Core and Essential Standards curriculums in Reading, Language Arts and Social Studies, developed lessons to demonstrate higher order thinking skills.
- Taught students to use peer and self-assessments to assess their own learning
- Utilized interactive learning by incorporating educational software and Internet during classroom instruction
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
- Developed relationships with parents to support students’ learning and healthy development in school and at home
- Enhance student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques, included whole group, small group, individual and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward learning
Dabney and Carver Elementary Schools-Henderson, NC
- Prepared students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in consultation with parents and IEP team members
- Maintained student data and other records through North Carolina Comprehensive Exceptional Children’s Accountability System (CECAS)
- Maintained classroom in compliance with the North Carolina Division of Children’s Development
- Instructed students with severe and profound disabilities from ages 3 to 8 years of age
Teacher (7th Grade) Language Arts August 2006-October 2006
Warren County Middle School- Norlina, NC
- Designed small group instruction that paralleled general education curriculum
- Maintained and implemented students IEP
- Kept accurate records of student progress
- Collaborated with teachers on student academic plans and behavioral issues
Northside Elementary School- Norlina, NC 2002-2006
- Developed IEP’s with and without Behavior Intervention Plans
- Maintained accurate and complete records for up to 20 students
- Designed lesson plans in accordance with the general curriculum to meet students individual needs
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences based on academic and behavioral needs
- Great Beginnings Daycare, South Henderson Pentecostal Church, Henderson NC (2015) Summer Community Internship
- Teacher-Student Mentor Program for At-risk Students (2012-13), Carver Elementary
- Social Justice Training, 2016
- EVAAS & Indiastar, 2015
- Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), 2015
- Distinguished Leadership in Practice, 2015-2016
- School Culture, 2015
- Ron Clark Academy National Educator’s Conference, 2015
- Grant Writing/Community Engagement, 2013
- Moving EVASS Beyond Teacher Evaluation, 2015
- Flipped Classroom, 2015
- Covey’s Seven Habits, 2015
- UCEA Conference, 2014
- Ron Clark & Kim Bearden, 2014
- Facilitative Leadership, 2014
- Crucial Conversations and Conflict Resolution, 2014
- Digital Storytelling, 2014
- Understanding By Design, 2014
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, 2012
- Nominated for Vance County Schools Assistant Principal of the Year, 2017-18
- Nominated for Carver Elementary School Teacher of the Year, 2012-13
- Selected as one of 16 cohort members and awarded full scholarship with the Northeast Leadership Academy, a highly-selective graduate program designed to develop school leaders for districts in rural northeastern North Carolina, 2014
Dr. John Hargrove, Principal, Zeb Vance Elementary School
[email protected]
(252)438-8492
Kristian Herring, Principal, STEM Early High School Principal
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Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli, NC State University, NELA Program Director
[email protected].
(919) 631-2026
Dr. Tom Houlihan, Northeast Leadership Academy Executive Coach
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(919) 339-8131