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Catherine Daum

Catherine Daum

Educator
Hudson,FL

Summary

Devoted educator committed to keeping parents and guardians involved in students' education. Coordinates with administrators, families and students to help students reach their full potential. Engaging educator skilled at encouraging and inspiring students. Strives to reach out to students to help them reach the highest level of academic success possible.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Grade Teacher

Web of Wisdom
Holiday, FL
08.2023 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Remote Test Scorer

Data Recognition Corporation
Remote
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Scored standardized writing tests for elementary students
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

High School Science Teacher

Pasco County Schools
New Port Richey, FL
08.2016 - 01.2023
  • Developed and administered detailed science curriculum to over 130 high school students each year.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
  • Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
  • Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
  • Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
  • Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.

Teacher: 5th Grade Science and Math

Plato Academy Tarpon Springs
2795 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
  • Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
  • Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
  • Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
  • Developed, administered and graded tests in order to evaluate students' progress.
  • Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
  • Acted as a positive role model for students and colleagues.
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
  • Graded student work and kept careful records of grades.
  • Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

Science Teacher

Pinellas County Schools
Countryside High School
08.2012 - 08.2014
  • Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students\' varying needs.
  • Taught students to utilize problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
  • Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
  • Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
  • Taught 6 periods of Biology for grades 9 through 11each day. Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
  • Taught 1 period of Anatomy and Physiology for grades 11 through 12 each day. Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning. Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.
  • Graded student work and kept careful records of grades.
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
  • Developed, administered and graded tests in order to evaluate students' progress.
  • Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
  • Selected textbooks, equipment and other instructional materials.





Science Teacher

Pinellas County Schools
Clearwater High School
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Acted as a positive role model for students and colleagues.
  • Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
  • Graded student work and kept careful records of grades.
  • Tutored students after school for Bridge the Gap in Pinellas Park.
  • Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.
  • Created engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students' written and verbal communication skills.
  • Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.

Science teacher

Pasco County Schools
Pasco Middle School, Dade City, FL
08.2010 - 08.2011
  • Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.
  • Graded student work and kept careful records of grades.
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
  • Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
  • Acted as a positive role model for students and colleagues.
  • Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Education

Doctorate of Chiropractic - Chiropractic

Life College of Chiropractic
Marietta, GA
1995

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations

The University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
1989

Skills


  • Instructional best practices
  • Learning assessments
  • IEPs knowledge
  • Discovery Education familiarity
  • Motivated to help others
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Great communication skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Highly motivated
  • Dependable
  • Able to engage different types of learners

Timeline

3rd Grade Teacher

Web of Wisdom
08.2023 - Current

Remote Test Scorer

Data Recognition Corporation
05.2023 - 07.2023

High School Science Teacher

Pasco County Schools
08.2016 - 01.2023

Teacher: 5th Grade Science and Math

Plato Academy Tarpon Springs
08.2014 - 08.2016

Science Teacher

Pinellas County Schools
08.2012 - 08.2014

Science Teacher

Pinellas County Schools
08.2011 - 08.2012

Science teacher

Pasco County Schools
08.2010 - 08.2011

Doctorate of Chiropractic - Chiropractic

Life College of Chiropractic

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations

The University of Florida

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