Catherine Turnipseed
Royal Palm Beach
Summary
Florida certified educator in Elementary Education K-6 with a GIFTED, READING, and ESOL endorsement
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Royal Palm Beach Elementary
2020 - Current
- Differentiated and modified instruction based on analyzed evaluation results, which fashions a strong sense of efficacy in all students
- Adapted and utilized a classroom behavior management system with high motivation results
- Evaluated and implemented a system to track student progress based on curriculum benchmarks
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and active participation among students.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities among students.
3rd-5th Grade Teacher
Pine Jog Elementary
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Differentiated and modified instruction based on analyzed evaluation results, which fashions a strong sense of efficacy in all students
- Integrated various technology tools to create lesson plans and projects
- Collaborated with peers to departmentalize instruction and integrate skills
- Created and implemented thematic units using STEM ideas to integrate curriculum standards
- Adapted and utilized a classroom behavior management system with high motivation results
- Evaluated and implemented a system to track student progress based on curriculum benchmarks
- Maintained a strong partnership with team teachers to discuss and analyze students’ progress
- Instructed math & science standards with depth and complexity utilizing hands on science labs, notebook techniques, small grouping with manipulatives, and the integration of literature through Picture Perfect Science curriculum; Advanced Mathematic Placement (AMP); ESTREAM (STEM)
- Developed individual Educational Plans for Gifted students based on the individual needs
- (Gifted- 2016-present) (Self-Contained- 2014-2016) (Reading- 2010-2014)
5th Grade Teacher
Cypress Trails Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2010
- 5th Grade (2007 - 2008)/3rd Grade (2004 - 2007)
1st Grade Teacher
Spanish Academy Charter School
01.2004 - 01.2006
- 1st Grade (2004 - 2006)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University
Tampa, FL05.2004
Skills
- 2008 – present
- Model and mentor for student teachers on effective classroom practices
- Coach new educators through the New Educator Support Program
- Evaluate student teachers on lesson presentation, classroom management, and other roles
Clinical Educator
- 2016 – 2020
- Led language arts, math, and science learning team meetings weekly
- Served as conduit to relay pertinent school and team information
Department Grade Chair
Timeline
3rd-5th Grade Teacher
Pine Jog Elementary
01.2010 - 01.2020
5th Grade Teacher
Cypress Trails Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2010
1st Grade Teacher
Spanish Academy Charter School
01.2004 - 01.2006
5th Grade Teacher
Royal Palm Beach Elementary
2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Safety Patrol Sponsor, Academic Games Sponsor, Book Club Sponsor, Student Government Leader, FSA Tutorial & Enrichment Teacher, Private Tutor, Teacher Mentor, Trailblazer
AWARDS
Florida High Impact Teacher, 2012-2015, 2014-2017