Riana
Fisher
Teacher & Education Consultant
Riana Fisher is a Science Teacher and Middle School Instructional Head at Sacred Heart School, an innovative, bilingual school in Washington, D.C. Her passion for creating student-centered, inquiry driven learning experiences has led to a dynamic and exciting career in education. Outside of the classroom, Riana also writes curriculum, consults on education programming, and facilitates professional development opportunities for educators. She received a Masters of Education from The University of Notre Dame and a Bachelors of Science in Biology and Philosophy from The University of Scranton.
Master of Science in Education
University of Notre Dame | 2016 - 2018
Bachelor of Science in Biology & Philosophy
The University of Scranton | 2012 - 2016
Middle School Science Teacher
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Washington, D.C. | September 2016 - present
Create lesson plans, develop long-term science curriculum, communicate with families, and collaborate with colleagues. Extensive experience designing learning opportunities for English language learners. Head of Robotics Club and the Sacred Heart Science Fair.
Middle School Tutor
Performance Management Systems, Washington, D.C. | October 2016 - present
Supervise and facilitate 6th & 7th grade students for after school tutoring four days per week.
STEM Camp Counselor
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Washington, D.C. | Summers 2018 - 2020
Design curriculum, organize field trips, plan daily laboratory activities, and supervise 30 5th-8th grade campers for Sacred Heart’s first ever and ongoing STEM summer camp. Also created first ever online programming as a part of Coronavirus response.
Teaching Fellow
Washington International School Summer Institute for Teachers | July 2019
Facilitated professional development for teachers with the goal of helping educators use and synthesize a broad range of ideas from Project Zero’s research.
Educational Consultant
Ocean Alliance | March - July 2020
Provided feedback on educational programming, lesson plans, and virtual programs. Advised on providing appropriate scaffolding for English language learners, creating opportunities for student autonomy, using thinking routines to boost engagement, and techniques for documenting the learning process.