Catherine Wells
Fort Worth
Summary
Experienced with coordinating and managing testing schedules to ensure efficient operations. Utilizes problem-solving skills to address and resolve testing issues promptly. Track record of collaborating with diverse teams to achieve seamless testing processes.
Education professional with focus on nurturing gifted students' potential through innovative teaching methods. Proven ability to adapt to various learning styles and collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve educational goals. Known for strong organizational skills and passion for student development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gifted and Talented Teacher
FWISD
01.2014 - Current
- In this position, I have served grades K-5th. The model has changed throughout the years, but at its core, I pull students out and implement lessons I have created, based on TEKS and National GT standards to fit the student’s needs. I have also been in charge of all GT identification at 8 campuses in the Northside of Fort Worth. For identification I hold parent/staff meetings, collect data on nominated students, and schedule/give the GT NNAT test.
Long term Substitute
Lake Pointe Elementary (EMS ISD)
01.2014
- Subbing for Lake Pointe, I was in charge of a kindergarten classroom for seven weeks. I was in charge of classroom management, creating and implementing lesson plans, along with collecting data.
Substitute
Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Through my job with EMISD I have taught at all age levels from the babies to 12th graders. In each classroom I have implemented the lesson plans left by the teacher. I am also always ready with my own incase the students finish up early.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2011
Skills
- I am a great communicator, and I also love to be creative I sleep, eat, and breathe thinking about ideas on how to teach different subjects I also love to contemplate how those ideas can be improved
- Project-based learning
- Learning styles adaptation
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Collaborative learning
- STEM education
- Talent development
- Gifted identification
- Assessment analysis
- Gifted program evaluation
- Teaching gifted students
- Data-driven decision making
Certification
- EC- 6th grade Generalist, through the State of Texas
- ESL Certification, through the State of Texas
- GT certified, through FWISD
Timeline
Gifted and Talented Teacher
FWISD
01.2014 - Current
Long term Substitute
Lake Pointe Elementary (EMS ISD)
01.2014
Substitute
Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD
01.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
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