Catherine Morris Reed
Zachary,Louisiana
Summary
Instructional Leader with over 6 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Gifted Math & Science Teacher
Zachary Elementary School
01.2021 - Current
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Used Learning Management Software to maintain proper documentation of student files, portfolios and records.
- Employed conventional and performance-based assessments to monitor student progress.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
Virtual Teacher
Bains Lower Elementary School
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Created online lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Developed strategies to check for understanding in a distant learning environment.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Technology Teacher
West Feliciana Middle School
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Implemented curriculum to teach robotics, computer-aided design, and programming to over 90 students across multiple grades.
- Developed learning tools and assessments to assist students asynchronous learning.
- Managed a technology lab of over 300 devices ranging from microprogramming boards to advanced robotics kits.
- Attended professional development trainings for robotics, computer science, and STEM to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
Coordinator
STARBASE 2.0
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Designed curricula, course materials, and supported implementation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with school districts and schools through teacher trainings.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with participating schools and teachers.
Lead Instructor
Bayou State STARBASE
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Developed lesson resources and presentations for the national STARBASE STEM curriculum.
- Provided participating schools and students with an immersive STEM learning experience.
- Developed distance learning tools and curriculum and supported faculty with implementation.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
Realtor
CENTURY 21 Investment Realty
06.2010 - 01.2018
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
Elementary Teacher
Jackson Elementary School
12.2013 - 07.2015
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Attorney
The Law Office Of Catherine Morris Reed
12.2011 - 02.2015
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Education
J.D. -
Southern University Law Center
Baton RougeBachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LAMaster of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO05.2017
STEM Leadership Certificate - Educational Leadership
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY05.2017
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Content Development
- Team Collaboration
- Learning Modalities
- Industry Best Practices
- Course Materials Development
- Training Program Development
- Performance Measurement
- Public Speaking
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Project Management
Certification
- Real Estate License - 2010
- Louisiana Law License - 2011
- Alternative Certification-Elementary Education (1-5) License - 2013
- Certified Robotics Instructor, Carnegie Melon Robotics Institute - 2016
- PTC Advanced CAD for Education Training - 2016
- Certified FIRST Tech Challenge Coach - 2018
- Certified Code.org Computer Science Principles Instructor - 2019
Portfolio
Links to my digital assets:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1T1SmPpO61rENSQGRTTz7WboBn085eJkA?usp=sharing
Timeline
Gifted Math & Science Teacher
Zachary Elementary School
01.2021 - Current
Virtual Teacher
Bains Lower Elementary School
08.2020 - 01.2021
Technology Teacher
West Feliciana Middle School
04.2018 - 08.2020
Coordinator
STARBASE 2.0
12.2016 - 04.2018
Lead Instructor
Bayou State STARBASE
07.2015 - 04.2018
Elementary Teacher
Jackson Elementary School
12.2013 - 07.2015
Attorney
The Law Office Of Catherine Morris Reed
12.2011 - 02.2015
Realtor
CENTURY 21 Investment Realty
06.2010 - 01.2018
J.D. -
Southern University Law Center
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southeastern Louisiana University
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Adams State University
STEM Leadership Certificate - Educational Leadership
Teachers College of Columbia University
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