Cathy Hall
Academic Advisor
Upper Arlington ,OH
Summary
Dynamic Teacher Educator from Westerville City Schools, adept in differentiated instruction and classroom management, significantly enhanced student outcomes. Leveraged educational technology and inquiry-based teaching to foster engagement and collaboration. Excelled in mentoring teachers and building strong parent partnerships, driving academic success and emotional well-being in diverse classrooms.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Educator
Westerville City Schools
06.2008 - Current
- Developed differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Established positive classroom environments that fostered open communication and collaboration between students.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Built strong rapport with parents/guardians through consistent communication about individual student progress, fostering collaborative partnerships that supported academic achievement.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Enhanced parent-teacher relationships by maintaining regular communication regarding student progress and needs.
Education
Masters Of Educatiin - Education
Ashland University
Columbus Ohio 06.2008
BA Political Science -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.1993
Skills
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Inquiry-Based Teaching
- Teacher Mentoring
- Student Engagement
- Educational technology
- Formative Assessment
- Summative Assessment
- Subject matter expertise
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Interaction
- Student Motivation
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Post-Secondary Education
Certification
4-9 math and Science
Accomplishments
Progressively increased 87% of student scores on I -ready reading and math tests given each semester.
Nominated for a Von Newman writing Award by professor Dr. John Champlin in 1988.
Achieved student growth by accurately and efficiently implementing interventions.
Tested students from Upper Arlington High School on the Ohio Graduation Exam and advised them on career choices.
Tutored students for colleges admission ACT and SAT, I helped them get into the college of their choice and advised them on classes to take freshman year.
Timeline
Teacher Educator
Westerville City Schools
06.2008 - Current
Masters Of Educatiin - Education
Ashland University
BA Political Science -
The Ohio State University
4-9 math and Science
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