Catherine Proctor
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social and learning skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Librarian
Pio Pico Middle School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created and developed activities and events for community outreach and enjoyment in literacy
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Secondary Teacher/
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
Los Angeles, CA
08.2011 - 06.2018
- Worked with other teachers for comprehensive approach to education.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Nevin Avenue Elementary School
Los Angeles, CA
09.1996 - 06.2011
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Served on leadership council
- Served as AEMP facilitator
Education
Master of Arts - School Librarianship
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2021
Clear Multiple Subject Credential
District Intern Program
LAUSD02.1999
Bachelor of Arts - English
Howard University
Washington, DC05.1995
Teacher Librarian Services Credential - School Librarianship
Licenses & Certifications
Azusa, CA05.2021
Skills
- Fundraising
- Positive Student Engagement
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
- Active Participation in Groups or Events
- Test Proctoring
Timeline
Teacher Librarian
Pio Pico Middle School
08.2018 - Current
Secondary Teacher/
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
08.2011 - 06.2018
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Nevin Avenue Elementary School
09.1996 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - School Librarianship
Azusa Pacific University
Clear Multiple Subject Credential
District Intern Program
Bachelor of Arts - English
Howard University
Teacher Librarian Services Credential - School Librarianship
Licenses & Certifications
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