Iris Witmer Email & Phone Number

Urban Community School

• Trout in the Classroom 2023-present• Ursuline Mission Committee Member 2021-present• Middle School Lead Teacher 2021-2022, 2023-2024• Plan and implement project-based learning units: bridges, hurricane-resistant structures, self- sustaining ecosystems, Rube Goldberg machines, and Gregor Mendel inspired garden• Incorporate engineering and the design process into content lessons• MakerSpace dedicated area in classroom to explore circuits, robotics, and tinkering• Seamless integration of technology and the arts into projects and classes• Co-plan interdisciplinary units: World Religions Project and Graduation Outcomes Project• Responsible as the middle school liaison to the elementary grades for 5th level transition• Co-teach Communication Skills Workshop: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening• Develop curriculum, activities, prayer services, and retreats for Sacramental Preparation and Christian Spirituality middle school courses

Parkside Intermediate School

• Co-planned common core social studies lessons with mentor teacher, media specialist, and inclusion specialist• Incorporated a technology based project using Photo Story as a summative assessment for a two week unit on North Africa • Instructed small group interventions using non-fiction text focusing on fundamental skills in reading • Observed the Ohio Achievement Assessment for the sixth grade

Parkside Intermediate School

• Planned a 10 lesson unit on the moon phases, eclipses, tides and stars• Constructed an interactive bulletin board on the moon phases• Administered pre-assessments and tests; entered grades into Power Teacher• Modified lessons and provided accommodations for students with IEPs

Wilcox Elementary School

• Taught 6 social studies lessons using technology, links, Power Point, and Prezi• Performed duties of an instructional aide including preparing instructional materials, walking students to different parts of the building, working in small groups, and daily grading

Parkside Intermediate School

• Administered AIMS math concept and application and math computation assessments • Prepared and taught small group mini lessons on extended responses to science questions• Attended parent teacher conferences and meetings

Westwood Middle School

• Improved ability to communicate, establish authority, and work with students from various socioeconomic backgrounds• Observed science inquiry labs, pre-algebra, social studies, and Ohio Achievement Assessments preparatory classes

North Olmsted, Oh

• Bathed and groomed all breeds of dogs to breed-specific standards and specific requests of pet parents• Served on the safety team to improve and ensure the safety and security of pets by adhering to all grooming policies and procedures• Maintained detailed records of services performed, helped to maintain a clean Salon, and always adhered to the highest standards of customer relations

Cleveland, Oh

• Provided administrative support to the Vice President and three major gift officers• Served as liaison between the Development Department and the National Cancer Leadership Council; organized meetings, maintained contact information; and booked photographers and catering services

Cleveland, Oh

• Organized and coordinated meetings for the Blossom Board of Overseers; administered invitations, reappointment and resignation letters; prepared agenda and materials; booked catering services; and recorded minutes of the meetings• Tracked gifts, donor recognitions, pledge reminders, acknowledgements, and donor benefits for the Foundation and Government Division of the Development Department

Cleveland, Oh

• Supported two funded projects: “Health Care Partnerships and Self-Care of Older Adults” and “Buffers of Arthritis Disability Cascade”• Data management including scanning, editing, coding, and verification of research data

Cleveland, Oh

• Developed schedules, booked hotels, gather flight information and assimilated contracts for 22 guest artist

Kent, Oh

• Responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling of five recording engineers for 75 musical events per semester• Reduced the cost of recordings by creating new procedures

Kent, Oh

• Scheduling of daily coachings for 24 Cleveland Orchestra artist faculty members and 44 festival participants

Educator License, Education

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Music, Violin And Voice

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