Catherine Messina
Columbus,OH
Summary
Goal-minded English Teacher with experience directing students in essay writing and reading comprehension. Delivers exciting, meaningful classroom lectures to engage students. Upbeat attitude and smooth communicator when interacting with parents, students, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
Noble Academy Columbus
Columbus, OH
08.2021 - Current
- Assessed and improved reading comprehension for students grades 6, 7, and 8 through attentive instruction.
- Secretary of School Culture Committee
- Organized PBIS initiatives including a School Store, monthly celebrations for students, and a school-wide reward system
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop cross-curricular Project-Based Learning units
- Engaged students in both asynchronous and synchronous learning
- Differentiated instruction for ESL, ELL and IEP students
- Created units using Backwards Design
- Ran Power of the Pen creative writing club
- Assisted in school application for PBIS Silver Medal
Permanent Substitute Teacher
North East Middle School
North East, PA
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Created lesson plans, assessments, and instruction for 6th grade English Language Arts classrooms during teacher absences.
- Instructed students in test preparation for PSSA
- Engaged students in hybrid instruction implementing Google Classroom, EdPuzzle, and RedInk
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other staff members to ensure quality instruction.
- Supported the overall mission of the school district by serving as a role model for students.
Writing Center Consultant
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Edited papers for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and formatting.
- Analyzed student work samples to determine strengths and weaknesses within their writing styles.
- Created educational materials such as handouts and worksheets to support student learning.
- Collaborated with faculty members to identify areas of improvement in student writing.
- Conducted individual consultations with students to discuss their writing projects.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA05-2020
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Technology Use
- Compliance
- Lesson Planning
- Project-Based Learning
- Positive Behavioral Initiative Systems
- Individualized Instruction
- Problem-Solving Skills
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
Noble Academy Columbus
08.2021 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
North East Middle School
03.2021 - 05.2021
Writing Center Consultant
Mercyhurst University
08.2016 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Mercyhurst University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Mercyhurst University
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