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Catherine Blankinship

Cheyenne,Wyoming

Summary

Passionate elementary school teacher with background in creating engaging and inclusive classroom environments. Skilled in developing innovative lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students feel valued and motivated. Strong ability to connect with students, fostering a positive and dynamic learning atmosphere. Committed to making significant contributions to overall student growth and academic success through compassionate teaching and effective communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

1st Grade DLI Spanish Teacher

LCSD1
Cheyenne , Wyoming
08.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
  • Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
  • Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
  • Coordinated with other teachers in order to plan joint activities that incorporated multiple subject areas.
  • Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
  • Advised parents on how they can support their children's language development at home.

ESL Teacher

LCSD1
Cheyenne , Wyoming
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.
  • Customized instructional plans to meet individual student skill levels and learning styles.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance and attendance throughout the semester.
  • Participated in teacher training workshops to stay current on best practices in ESL education.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, role-play activities and multimedia presentations.
  • Collaborated with other teachers in order to develop new ideas for classroom lessons and activities.
  • Assessed student progress through formal and informal assessments.

2nd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher

USD 457 Garden City Public Schools
Garden City, KS
08.2017 - 06.2022
  • Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
  • Used data-driven instruction to adjust teaching strategies accordingly based on student performance results.

Education

Master's of Education ESOL

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
05-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
05.2017

Associate of Arts - Education

Butler Community College
Andover, KS
05.2011

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement
  • Relationship building
  • Parental communication
  • Work ethic
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Collaborative learning
  • Planning
  • Problem resolution
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Time management
  • Growth mindset

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

ESOL endorsed

Certified Bilingual by LCSD1

Kansas Teaching License

Wyoming Teaching License

Affiliations

Bilingual Interpreter for LCSD1 2023-current

American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge coordinator 2017-2022

Abe Hubert Elementary Bank Co-Head 2018-2022

Abe Hubert Elementary Science Olympiad Head coach 2018-2019

Timeline

1st Grade DLI Spanish Teacher

LCSD1
08.2024 - Current

ESL Teacher

LCSD1
08.2022 - 08.2024

2nd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher

USD 457 Garden City Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Wichita State University

Associate of Arts - Education

Butler Community College

Master's of Education ESOL

Fort Hays State University

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