Catherine Howlett
Scranton,PA
Summary
Dedicated educator with strong foundation in curriculum development and student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to evolving educational needs. Equipped with expertise in instructional strategies, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Consistently focused on achieving tangible results and supporting student success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Instructor and Subject Matter Expert
Idaho Digital Learning Alliance
Boise, ID
09.2006 - 05.2026
- Instructed online science and elective courses (Biology, Physical/Earth/Forensic Science, STEM Careers, Pathways, and Dual Credit Environmental Science).
- Revised science courses.
Business Manager
Gem Veterinary Clinic
Emmett, ID
09.2006 - 06.2021
- Managed accounts for a busy clinic, prepared reports, budgeted, and developed employee programs.
Science Instructor
Caldwell school District
Caldwell, ID
09.2001 - 06.2006
- Taught Biology and Physical Science at Caldwell High School.
- Served as district Science Curriculum Coordinator developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum from 2004-2006.
Instructor
Humanities and Science Institute and International Commerce Institute
Phoenix, AZ
11.1998 - 06.2001
- Instructed math and science courses for HSI and assisted students in all subject areas towards earning high school diplomas for ICI.
- Prepared curriculum, assessments, projects, and field trips.
Graduate Teaching and Technical Assistant
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
09.1996 - 06.1998
- Assisted environmental science classes and organized field experiences.
- Performed physical and chemical measurements, collected water samples, studied phytoplankton populations/primary productivity, and reported findings to the Liberty Lake Sewer District for the WSU Water Research Center.
Education
EdD - Curriculum and Instuction
Boise State University
Boise, ID08-2018
EdS - Education
University of Idaho
08-2004
MS - Environmental Science
Washington State University
Pullman, WA08-1998
BS - Biology and Minor in Business
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA05-1996
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Expertise in subject matter
- Online teaching experience
- Student-centered learning focus
- Goal setting
Timeline
Online Instructor and Subject Matter Expert
Idaho Digital Learning Alliance
09.2006 - 05.2026
Business Manager
Gem Veterinary Clinic
09.2006 - 06.2021
Science Instructor
Caldwell school District
09.2001 - 06.2006
Instructor
Humanities and Science Institute and International Commerce Institute
11.1998 - 06.2001
Graduate Teaching and Technical Assistant
Washington State University
09.1996 - 06.1998
EdD - Curriculum and Instuction
Boise State University
EdS - Education
University of Idaho
MS - Environmental Science
Washington State University
BS - Biology and Minor in Business
University of Scranton
Interests
- Spending time with family
- Traveling
- Hiking
- Running
- Walking my dog
- Volunteering with youth sports, environmental organizations, and the MS Society
Certifications And Professional Experiences
- Idaho Education Credential 6-12 in Biological Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, Natural Science, Online Teacher Pre K-12
- BSU Graduate Certificate in K-12 Online Instruction
- Northwest Professional Educator Member
- Great Books Foundation Junior Great books Leader; Teacher of Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment
- Teaching Computer Science classes at St Paul’s Catholic School in Nampa, ID for the 2017-18 school year