Cathy Peterson
Pelham,AL
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
South Shades Crest Elementary
08.2019 - Current
- Communicates with parents regarding student progress
- Maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment
- Prepares students for standardized testing.
Second Grade Teacher
Grantswood Community School
08.2007 - 05.2019
- Established a conducive learning environment for students
- Adapted quickly to changing environments
- Created lessons to foster strengths in group work and problem solving skills.
Third Grade Teacher
Valley Intermediate School
- Attended a variety of professional development workshops
- Created a safe, comfortable, and fun atmosphere for students
- Collaborated with teachers to instruct reading and math skills.
Second Grade Teacher
W.J. Christian School
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Maintained superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Developed strong classroom management skills
- Interacted positively with students and parents.
Title I Reading and Math Teacher
Riggins Elementary School
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Participated in ongoing staff training sessions
- Used the positive reinforcement method to redirect behavior
- Conducted small group and whole group learning environments.
Education
Educational Specialist, Early Childhood Education -
University of Alabama in Birmingham
10.2001
Master of Science, Educational Administration -
University of Alabama in Birmingham
11.2000
Master of Science, Early Childhood Education -
University of Alabama in Birmingham
05.1998
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education -
University of Alabama in Birmingham
08.1996
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Collaborative Teaching
Activities
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Certification
- LETRS Trained
- Phonics First Trained
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
South Shades Crest Elementary
08.2019 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Grantswood Community School
08.2007 - 05.2019
Second Grade Teacher
W.J. Christian School
08.2006 - 05.2007
Title I Reading and Math Teacher
Riggins Elementary School
08.2005 - 05.2006
Third Grade Teacher
Valley Intermediate School
Educational Specialist, Early Childhood Education -
University of Alabama in Birmingham
Master of Science, Educational Administration -
University of Alabama in Birmingham
Master of Science, Early Childhood Education -
University of Alabama in Birmingham
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education -
University of Alabama in Birmingham
- LETRS Trained
- Phonics First Trained
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