Catherine Campbell
Berkeley,CA
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 4 Teacher
Orinda Union School District
Orinda, CA
10.2016 - Current
- Collaborate with colleagues as a PLC to develop interdisciplinary units based on common formative assessments that provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. This work leads to increased academic achievement for all students.
- Manage special needs accommodations effectively, ensuring equal access to education for all students.
- Lead after-school math tutoring sessions for grades 4 and 5, resulting in improved test scores and overall performance improvement.
- Organize engaging field trips offering real-world context to lessons learned in class, such as visiting Coloma, CA to study the Gold Rush.
- Enhance students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving tasks and group projects, such as Problem of the Month.
- Serve as a mentor for new teachers.
Fifth Grade Academic Talent Program Teacher
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Danville, CA
08.2002 - 06.2006
- Created a specialized program in collaboration with students, parents and fellow teachers to optimize student education for the district's gifted and talented fifth graders identified as the top 3%.
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Department of Defense Education Activity - Europe
Livorno Italy
04.1997 - 04.2002
- Used data-driven instruction to identify areas of improvement in student performance, implementing targeted interventions as needed.
- Implemented a positive classroom management system, promoting a supportive learning environment conducive to academic success.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Preschool Headstart Teacher
Lycoming Clinton County Headstart
Williamsport, PA
09.1993 - 05.1995
- Managed classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s education.
First and Third Grade Teacher
Rialto Unified School District
Rialto, CA
08.1990 - 06.1993
- Increased student reading levels by implementing targeted literacy strategies and guided reading sessions.
- Incorporated diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom setting.
Education
Master of Science - M. Ed. in Reading
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA12-1994
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA05-1988
Timeline
Grade 4 Teacher
Orinda Union School District
10.2016 - Current
Fifth Grade Academic Talent Program Teacher
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
08.2002 - 06.2006
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Department of Defense Education Activity - Europe
04.1997 - 04.2002
Preschool Headstart Teacher
Lycoming Clinton County Headstart
09.1993 - 05.1995
First and Third Grade Teacher
Rialto Unified School District
08.1990 - 06.1993
Master of Science - M. Ed. in Reading
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania