Catherine A. Avila
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Educational professional with proven track record in elementary education. Known for implementing engaging lesson plans accessible to multilingual learners and fostering a supportive classroom culture. Highly reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and focuses on student success through effective communication and organizational skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Lead Teacher - Language & Writing
Enlace Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Participated in the teacher hiring process by assisting in candidate interviews and classroom observation assessments, providing valuable feedback to administration on instructional practices and candidate fit for school culture.
- Assessed student progress, expectations and performance against goals and delivered thorough feedback to students, parents and administration.
- Provided feedback for new teachers on best practices for lesson planning, classroom management, and parent communication.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need and adjust teaching methods accordingly, resulting in increased student achievement.
- Collected Academic MTSS Data, following and implementing individualized Tier 2 instruction.
- Promoted literacy development through guided reading groups, whole-group phonics instruction, increasing overall reading comprehension levels.
4th Grade Teacher - Generalist
Enlace Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Engaging with intellectually diverse 4th grade students and developing engaging lessons
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
Resident Teacher
Enlace Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Engaging with intellectually diverse 4th and 6th grade students and developing engaging ELA and math lessons
- Monitoring progress and guiding data driven instruction
- Fostered a collaborative co-teaching environment
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons (Wing Walkers Child Development Center)
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Supervised and engaged with students at various educational and developmental stages
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between children and teachers.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression among students through various projects, inspiring confidence in their abilities.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05.2022
Indiana CORE Educator Licensure K–6 - Mathematics, Science, Health & Physical Education, Social Studies & Fine Arts, Reading & ELA, Elementary Pedagogy
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05-2023
Skills
- Bilingual
- Organization
- Time Management
- Literacy instruction
- Language development
- Creative
- Peer mentoring
- Team collaboration
Certification
K-6 Teaching License - Active
MercIndy SIOP Training - 16 hours
- Instruction on SIOP foundations
- Learning to implement SIOP components into everyday instruction
Lessons in Language Training- 11.5 hours
- Virtual modules and in-person practice rooted in the science of reading
- Strategies for reading instruction using the Orton-Gillingham Approach.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
4th Grade Lead Teacher - Language & Writing
Enlace Academy
08.2024 - Current
4th Grade Teacher - Generalist
Enlace Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
Resident Teacher
Enlace Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons (Wing Walkers Child Development Center)
06.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Marian University
Indiana CORE Educator Licensure K–6 - Mathematics, Science, Health & Physical Education, Social Studies & Fine Arts, Reading & ELA, Elementary Pedagogy
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marian University
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