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Catherine Gruidl

Pawleys Island,SC

Summary

Enthusiastic and adaptable elementary educator with international and U.S.-based classroom experience. Skilled in lesson planning, ESL instruction, and fostering inclusive learning environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Teacher

Wat Sawang Arom School
Koh Samui, Thailand
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Taught ESL to students aged 5-12, with a focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
  • Used visual aids, bilingual prompts, and scaffolding strategies to support comprehension across language levels.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment for classes of up to 33 students.
  • Mentored a 10-year-old student for the Southern Thailand English Language Competition; her storytelling performance placed in the top 3 out of 50+ participants.

Homeroom Teacher (Year 4)

Tonlew International Kindergarten
Chonburi, Thailand
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Taught math, science, social studies, etc. following the Cambridge Curriculum.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and their families through regular communication and active community involvement.
  • Organized student participation in class and school-wide events, including a science fair, cultural performances, and student work showcases.
  • Led a biweekly book club and provided after-school tutoring for struggling readers and writers.

Full-Time Second Grade Student Teacher

Seven Oaks Elementary School
Columbia, SC
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with instructional coaches and attended weekly PD sessions focused on planning, classroom management, educational technology, etc.
  • Conducted a semester-long inquiry project on supporting developing readers, resulting in a 78% increase in students selecting appropriate independent reading materials.
  • Attended and participated in IEP meetings and parent teacher conferences.

Part-Time Fourth Grade Student Teacher

Chapin Elementary School
Chapin, SC
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Led weekly math centers to provide and small group individual instruction.
  • Co-founded a Lego Club with a mentor teacher to promote STEM engagement and creative thinking.
  • Delivered observed lessons in alignment with South Carolina 4.0 Teaching Standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05-2023

Certification

  • South Carolina Teaching Certification, In Progress
  • Praxis Core, 5713, 5723, 5733, Passed
  • Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects, 5001, Scheduled
  • PLT K-6, 5622, Scheduled
  • 120 Hour Internationally Accredited TESOL Certification, Completed

Timeline

English Teacher

Wat Sawang Arom School
09.2024 - 04.2025

Homeroom Teacher (Year 4)

Tonlew International Kindergarten
11.2023 - 07.2024

Full-Time Second Grade Student Teacher

Seven Oaks Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023

Part-Time Fourth Grade Student Teacher

Chapin Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of South Carolina

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