Catherine Vandewege
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Newcastle High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
Reading Teacher
Curtis Inge Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
English II Teacher
East Webster High School
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Increased the passing rate of the English II state test from 86% to 93%.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
English I & II Teacher
West Point High School
08.2005 - 05.2012
- Engaged in departmental committees to develop and review policies.
- Facilitated group discussions to explore works of literature.
- Assisted with student organization events to promote student engagement.
- Participated in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
- Led classroom discussions to encourage students to analyze literature critically.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
- Created and administered interactive activities for students.
Human Resources Assistant
United States Air Force, Civilian
01.2000 - 12.2004
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits and other HR topics.
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews between hiring managers and potential candidates.
- Participated in recruitment and selection process for new hires.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of the appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Mississippi University for Women
2012
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Mississippi University for Women
2004
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
East Mississippi Community College
1999
Skills
- Testing Area of Study Comprehension
- Writing Concepts
- Grammar Rules
- Positive Student Engagement
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Editing
- Instructional Leadership
- Classroom Management
Timeline
English Teacher
Newcastle High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Reading Teacher
Curtis Inge Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2018
English II Teacher
East Webster High School
08.2012 - 05.2014
English I & II Teacher
West Point High School
08.2005 - 05.2012
Human Resources Assistant
United States Air Force, Civilian
01.2000 - 12.2004
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Mississippi University for Women
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Mississippi University for Women
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
East Mississippi Community College
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