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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
2019.08 - 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
2007.08 - 2019.05
  • 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
2006.08 - 2007.05
  • 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
2005.08 - 2006.05
  • 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
2019.08 - Current

Second Grade Teacher

Grantswood Community School
2007.08 - 2019.05

Second Grade Teacher

W.J. Christian School
2006.08 - 2007.05

Title I Reading and Math Teacher

Riggins Elementary School
2005.08 - 2006.05

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
Cathy Peterson