Beth Fitzgerald
About Beth Fitzgerald
Beth Fitzgerald serves as the Associate Director of the Project REACH Talent Search Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she has worked since 2009. She holds multiple degrees from the same institution, including a Master of Education in Special Education and Social Studies, and has extensive experience in providing educational support and supervision.
Work at UMass Boston
Beth Fitzgerald has served as the Associate Director of the Project REACH Talent Search Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2009. In this role, she has been involved in providing skill-building techniques to students at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School and The Dearborn STEM Academy. Fitzgerald supervises and supports two full-time staff members and is responsible for hiring, training, and overseeing program tutors, part-time staff, and summer program teachers. Her extensive experience at UMass Boston spans over 15 years.
Education and Expertise
Beth Fitzgerald holds multiple degrees from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She earned her Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, she completed another Master of Education (MEd) in Social Studies from 1997 to 1999. Fitzgerald also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, General, from 1990 to 1996. Her educational background supports her expertise in educational programming and student support.
Background
Before her current role, Beth Fitzgerald worked as an Outreach Counselor at the University of Massachusetts Boston from 1998 to 2009, where she engaged with Boston Public Schools. This position provided her with valuable experience in outreach and counseling, which she has applied in her current role at the Project REACH Talent Search Program. Fitzgerald's career reflects a commitment to supporting students in their educational journeys.
Supervision and Leadership
In her position as Associate Director, Beth Fitzgerald supervises two full-time staff members and is responsible for the hiring and training of program tutors and part-time staff. Her leadership role includes overseeing summer program teachers, ensuring that the staff is well-equipped to support students effectively. Fitzgerald's management skills contribute to the success of the Project REACH Talent Search Program.