Catharine Zeck
Bridgeport,WV
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Grafton High School
08.2020 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Bartender
The Social Tap
04.2017 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Taylor County Schools
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Waitress and Manager
Boston Beanery
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2018
Skills
- Special Education
- Post-Secondary Education
- Child Development
- Life Skills Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- IEP Understanding
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Manager Coaching and Training
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Grafton High School
08.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Taylor County Schools
01.2020 - 03.2020
Bartender
The Social Tap
04.2017 - Current
Waitress and Manager
Boston Beanery
08.2013 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
West Virginia University
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