J. Kate Gilbert
Madison,WI
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District
09.2019 - Current
- Teach students throughout MMSD's 52 schools with varied age levels, abilities, structures, and routines
- Successfully implement teaching plans when available
- Problem-solve by implementing interactive community engagement activities to foster positive classroom environment when teaching plans are unavailable
Grade 9 English Teacher
Colegio Nueva Granada
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Created dynamic projects to engage students in English language learning, such as comparing different versions of Shakespeare plays and holding original poetry performances
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, including designing and implementing improvement plans, which led to increased academic success
- Collaborated with K-12 colleagues to write aligned curriculum for school's international accreditation process
- Utilized technology to enhance and individualize student learning
- Developed positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students
Grade 6 Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher & English Department Head
International School of Port of Spain
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Expanded previous curriculum to include multiple project-based learning field experiences around the country
- Developed successful reading workshop program to create reading culture that encouraged interest in reading and increased reading skills, including book club lunch gatherings with students
- Aligned English/language arts K-12 curriculum throughout school
- Coached school-wide Ultimate Frisbee team
Grade 7 Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher and Technology Leader
College Place Middle School
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Developed 6 team-based integrated Medieval Civilizations project to promote engagement in historical content and English skills such as reading, writing, speaking and listening
- Created standards-based multi-disciplinary project where students constructed individual projects to benefit school, local, and global communities
- Received grant for classroom laptops to enhance curriculum using online discussion boards, student-created web sites and blogs, and presentation programs
- Trained colleagues in strategies for increasing communication with parents and students using technology
- Coached CPM's cross-country team
Education
Master's in Education -
Antioch University
Seattle, Washington06.2004
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature -
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, Washington05.2000
Certification
- National Board Re-Certification in English/Language Arts, 2019
- Achievement and Innovation in the Middle Ages: Student Compare Civilization, Social Education, 2008
- National Board Certification in English/Language Arts, 2008
- Microsoft International Innovative Teachers Award, 2006
- Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher Certificate, Grades 4-12, 2004
Personal Information
Avid reader, hiker, ceramicist
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District
09.2019 - Current
Grade 9 English Teacher
Colegio Nueva Granada
09.2010 - 06.2011
Grade 6 Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher & English Department Head
International School of Port of Spain
08.2008 - 06.2010
Grade 7 Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher and Technology Leader
College Place Middle School
08.2004 - 06.2008
Master's in Education -
Antioch University
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature -
University of Puget Sound
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