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Catherine White

Lawrence,KS

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Morgan Hunter
08.2016 - Current
  • Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
  • Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.

Upper Elementary Teacher

USD 497
08.2000 - 05.2016
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular units that connected subjects such as math, science, social studies, and language arts.
  • Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills among students.
  • Successfully managed classroom behavior by implementing a clear expectations system and consistent consequences for misbehavior.
  • Adapted teaching methods according to student performance data, ensuring continuous growth in knowledge retention and application skills.
  • Enhanced critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving assignments and real-world examples.
  • Led diverse students to academic success with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided ongoing support for struggling learners through targeted interventions and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
  • Established an inclusive classroom culture where all students felt valued and respected for their unique abilities and backgrounds.
  • Increased parent engagement through regular communication, conferences, and parent workshops on supporting their child''s education at home.
  • Organized field trips and guest speakers to enrich the curriculum and provide hands-on learning experiences for students.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.

Secretary

USD 497
08.1985 - 05.1999
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
  • Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
  • Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
  • Enhanced meeting efficiency by preparing agendas and minutes, ensuring all participants were well-informed.
  • Managed sensitive and confidential information with discretion, upholding integrity of executive communications.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining confidentiality and timeliness.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05-1999

Skills

  • Teaching diverse learners
  • Multi-subject instruction
  • Student engagement

Accomplishments

  • Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.

Interests

  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Youth Development Programs
  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Morgan Hunter
08.2016 - Current

Upper Elementary Teacher

USD 497
08.2000 - 05.2016

Secretary

USD 497
08.1985 - 05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Kansas

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