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Catherine Angelona

Oak Hill,West Virginia

Summary

Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children. Commended for easily cultivating productive and trusting relationships with both students and parents.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Second Grade Teacher, New River Primary

Fayette County Board Of Education
Oak Hill, WV
08.2020 - Current
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
  • Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
  • Utilized instructional materials, such as books, multimedia sources, and manipulatives to enhance student learning.
  • Actively participated in staff development workshops designed to improve teaching skills.
  • Created an environment that fostered positive learning experiences for second graders.
  • Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and reinforced appropriate behavior with positive reinforcement strategies.

Kindergarten Teacher, New River Primary

Fayette County Board Of Education
Oak Hill, WV
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Same skills and job requirements as current position in second grade.

Preschool Teacher

SonBeams PreSchool, OHUMC
Oak Hill, WV
08.2015 - 06.2019
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes, numbers, and letters.

Substitute Teacher

Fayette County Board Of Education
Fayetteville, WV
08.1997 - 05.2004
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Held several long-term substitute positions including first grade at Divide elementary (full year), second/third grade split at Ansted Elementary (1/2 year), elementary art teacher at Oak Hill Elementary and Rosedale Elementary (1/2 year), and fifth grade at Beckwith Elementary (1/2 year).

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Multi-Subjects K-8

Concord University
Athens, WV
05-1997

Skills

  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Social Skills Development
  • Classroom Management

Affiliations

  • Enthusiastic mountain biker with two years coaching experience with local NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) Team, New River Wolfpack.
  • Experienced drummer and singer, formerly a member of the Mount Hope United Methodist Church Praise Band for 10 years.
  • Earned an orange belt in Jiu Jitsu, Judo and Aikido.
  • Enthusiastic reader and member of the New River Primary Book Club.
  • Avid gardener and canner. Yearly grow tomatoes, peppers, onions and jalapenos to can own salsa and candied jalapenos.
  • Chicken farmer for 15 years, including raising hens from chicks.
  • Passionate traveler, including recent trips to Bozeman, MT; Moab, UT; Cape Cod, MA; and Clearwater, FL.
  • Enjoy hiking, backpacking, and tent camping.
  • Kayaking local areas such as the Greenbrier River and Summersville Lake.

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher, New River Primary

Fayette County Board Of Education
08.2020 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher, New River Primary

Fayette County Board Of Education
08.2019 - 08.2020

Preschool Teacher

SonBeams PreSchool, OHUMC
08.2015 - 06.2019

Substitute Teacher

Fayette County Board Of Education
08.1997 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Multi-Subjects K-8

Concord University
Catherine Angelona