Catherine Braun
York,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic Program Specialist with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, community, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
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Work History
English as a Second Language Program Specialist
York Suburban School District
York, PA
2011 - Current
- Teach K-12 students how to speak, listen, read, and write in English from countries all over the world; collaborate with classroom teachers, administrators, school social workers, psychologists and counselors; liaise community outreach with families from various countries; write grants for and implement technology to assist with acquiring English, translation, and communication; develop and execute individual, small group, and whole classroom lesson plans based on grade level, state standards, and language proficiency levels; research and integrate innovate technologies, including AI, for professional development and to enhance lesson implementation.
Teacher of Biology and General Science
William Penn Senior High School
York, PA
2008 - 2011
- Teach varying levels of 9th-12th grade biology and 9th grade a combination of physical science, astronomy, ecology, and meteorology; instruct Saturday school preparing ELL and LS students for state PSSA tests; lead science department in discussions and examination of curriculum change for ninth grade science; utilize technology as a CFF teacher; assist students via after school peer tutoring program; serve as a cooperating teacher for student teacher and observers; mentor a first year teacher; attend regular professional development classes fostering literacy for our students; integrate diverse methods of teaching styles reaching a variety of learners in our student population; work with colleagues, trainers, and administrators to develop model ELL science programs; start up the first girls field hockey team in over 25 years; serve as a role model in terms of responsibility, actions and achievements to today's youth.
Teacher of Biology
Millbrook High School
Raleigh, NC
2006 - 2008
- Teach academic, ICR and honors biology classes; plan block classes according to NC State standards; prepare students for Biology EOC exam in daily classes and after school and Saturday school tutorials; integrate a variety of learning activities emphasizing technology, laboratories, inquiries and hands-on activities; supervise a student teacher; serve as biology PLC team leader; participate in county mentoring program and serve as a mentor to a beginning teacher; actively participate in a variety of meetings including PLC, MLC, ICR team, faculty, department, freshman and IEP.
Teacher of Biology
Auburn High School
Auburn, NY
2005 - 2006
- Teach daily biology classes of both general and Regents level courses for students in grades 9-12; utilize a variety of teaching techniques including significant hands-on and laboratory based methodologies; plan daily lessons according to NY State standards and Living Environment Regents examination; provide extra help and support for individuals and small groups of students; coach JV Field Hockey to a winning season; participate in district professional development, faculty and department meetings.
Science Lab Specialist
Conerly Road and Pine Grove Manor Elementary Schools
Franklin Township, NJ
2004 - 2005
- Teach and schedule lab enrichment classes to all children in grades 3-6 in two schools; coordinate large-scale science fair for up to 600 students; contact and communicate with local organizations, community members and nearby college; budget and order supplies for science fair, exhibitors, etc
- And maintenance of science laboratory; plan and teach science lab classes according to NJ State standards to a student body diverse in ethnicity, culture, ability and age.
Teacher of General Science
Highland Park Middle School
Highland Park, NJ
1999 - 2004
- Teach life, earth, and physical sciences; consistently practice classroom management plan according to state standards; interact with staff, students and parents; participate in faculty and team meetings; write, align to NJCCCS and implement science curriculum; coach 7th and 8th grade spring track; teach high school summer school Earth Science and 7th and 8th grade math; advise Homeless Awareness Group; bedside tutor high school science and middle school math and science, teach After School Studies science; mentor alternate route science teacher; coach a team of students to make top 10 in nation and win a trip to Disney World via Christopher Columbus Awards.
Education
MS in Biology -
Montclair State University
BS in Natural Resource Management: Conservation and Applied Ecology -
Rutgers University, Cook College
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Skill and Communication Development
- Eligibility Determination
- Scheduling proficiency
- Staff development expertise
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- English as a Second Language (K-12)
- Environmental Science (K-12)
- Biology (7-12)
- Earth Science (7-12)
- General Science (7-12)
Timeline
English as a Second Language Program Specialist
York Suburban School District
2011 - Current
Teacher of Biology and General Science
William Penn Senior High School
2008 - 2011
Teacher of Biology
Millbrook High School
2006 - 2008
Teacher of Biology
Auburn High School
2005 - 2006
Science Lab Specialist
Conerly Road and Pine Grove Manor Elementary Schools
2004 - 2005
Teacher of General Science
Highland Park Middle School
1999 - 2004
MS in Biology -
Montclair State University
BS in Natural Resource Management: Conservation and Applied Ecology -
Rutgers University, Cook College
- English as a Second Language (K-12)
- Environmental Science (K-12)
- Biology (7-12)
- Earth Science (7-12)
- General Science (7-12)
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