Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Generic

Cathy Napper

Brundidge

Summary

Dynamic Lead Educator at Troy City School District, skilled in collaborative learning and educational leadership. Enhanced student engagement through innovative curriculum development and effective assessment strategies. Fostered strong parent-teacher communication, resulting in improved student performance. Adapted instruction for diverse learners, ensuring an inclusive classroom environment that promotes academic success.

Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.

Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Educator

Troy City School District
08.1999 - Current
  • Developed engaging curriculum materials, resulting in increased student interest and understanding of subject matter.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
  • Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Managed classroom effectively to maximize instructional time, ensuring an optimal learning environment for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units, enhancing students'' critical thinking skills across multiple subjects.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learners, differentiating instruction based on individual student needs and abilities.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies, leading to improved retention rates and overall academic success for students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Improved student performance by providing individualized feedback and adjusting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, using data-driven instruction to guide future lesson planning and targeted support.
  • Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.

Education

Elementary Education K-6

Troy University
Troy, AL

Skills

  • Collaborative learning
  • Educational leadership
  • Literacy development
  • Assessment strategies
  • Language arts instruction
  • Social studies instruction
  • Special education
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team members of the grade level and reading coach in the development of assessments for 3rd and 5th grade curriculum.
  • I was on the budget committee
  • I was a part of the accreditation team.
  • I was a part of the leadership team for ELA.
  • Achieved great results by completing ACAP Practice test with accuracy and efficiency resulting in students scoring highly.
  • I was a special area aid for several years before becoming a certified teacher, where I worked with special educational children within a general education setting.


Certification

  • Certified Educator, Troy City Schools- 2007 to present
  • Instructional Aid, Troy City Schools-1999-2007
  • LETRS Certified- 2023


Interests

  • Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
  • Gardening
  • Camping and fishing
  • Creative Writing
  • Reading

Timeline

Lead Educator

Troy City School District
08.1999 - Current

Elementary Education K-6

Troy University