Catina Straw
Brandon,FL
Summary
Elementary educator dedicated to fostering academic excellence and social development in second and third grade classrooms. Designs and implements engaging, differentiated lessons that promote measurable student progress while nurturing a supportive classroom environment. Collaborates effectively with families and colleagues to enhance the educational experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Walton Academy for the Performing Arts
08.2021 - 10.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting creativity and collaboration.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Second Grade Teacher
Ibraham Elementary School
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Partnered with support staff to meet the academic and behavioral needs of students with IEPs and 504 plans
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and observations.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Customer Service Representative
American Airlines
Winston-Salem, NC
10.2010 - 05.2019
- Managed high volume of inbound and outbound customer calls, ensuring timely responses and effective issue resolution
- Consulted with distressed customers to identify solutions for service and billing issues, improving customer experience
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers through product knowledge, enhancing customer loyalty and supporting business growth
- Cross-trained staff members, resulting in an increase in customer satisfaction ratings
Resident Advisor
Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2008 - 07.2011
- Addressed and resolved resident complaints and grievances to enhance satisfaction
- Cultivated relationships with residents and staff to foster community engagement
- Facilitated monthly meetings to gather resident feedback and communicate policy changes
Instructional Teacher Assistant
Orange County Public Schools - Howard Middle School
Orlando, FL
08.2005 - 05.2008
- Administered special assessments and provided targeted tutoring sessions, addressing individual student needs to promote academic growth
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics
- Supported teachers in lesson preparation and curriculum implementation for English language arts and mathematics, enhancing student engagement
- Facilitated discussions with parents on child's progress and concerns during parent-teacher conferences, fostering better home-school communication
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC01-2011
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Common core knowledge
- IEP familiarity
- Classroom management
- Individual instruction
- Behavior modeling
- Maintaining safe environments
- Performance evaluation
- Parental Engagement
Phone
H, 813-808-3901
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Walton Academy for the Performing Arts
08.2021 - 10.2025
Second Grade Teacher
Ibraham Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Customer Service Representative
American Airlines
10.2010 - 05.2019
Resident Advisor
Winston Salem State University
01.2008 - 07.2011
Instructional Teacher Assistant
Orange County Public Schools - Howard Middle School
08.2005 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Winston Salem State University