Catherine Derricks
De Pere,WI
Summary
Nurturing 4th Grade Classroom Teacher with experience in fostering positive learning environments. Strengths include curriculum development, classroom management, and integration of technology into instruction. Driven by passion for education and commitment to optimizing student success. Impact made through innovative teaching strategies that enhance student engagement and achievement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Retired in June 2025; Green Bay Area Public School
Green Bay, WI
08.1994 - 06.2025
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and other pertinent information about each student's progress.
- Implemented behavior management strategies in order to create an orderly classroom environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons.
- Created a positive classroom environment that was conducive to student learning.
- Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans to engage students.
- Used technology, such as iPads and Smartboards, to enhance the learning experiences.
- Established effective communication between home and school through newsletters or emails.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect for each other in the classroom.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI06-2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI12-1989
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
- Parent communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Professional development
- Special education coordination
- Field trip organization
- Social emotional learning
- Conflict resolution
- Special education
- Growth mindset
- Multitasking and organization
- Collaborative teamwork
- Interactive learning
- Cultural awareness
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Multitasking
Affiliations
- Member of the Green Bay Education Association.
- Member of the Wisconsin Education Association.
- Member of the National Education Association.
- Member of the Building Leadership Team at King Elementary School.
- Trainer of staff on Professional Learning and Classroom Learning Teams.
- Host for many UWGB and NWTC students interested in becoming teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Served as a Cooperating Teacher for several student teachers enrolled at UWGB.
- Served on a volunteer for the King Running Club, training students to run the yearly Bellin Run in Green Bay.
Timeline
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Retired in June 2025; Green Bay Area Public School
08.1994 - 06.2025
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Viterbo University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point