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Work History
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Awards, Grants, and Fellowships
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Kalen Kattestad

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher, World History, AP World History, AP US History

Millwood High School
08.2018 - Current
  • Planned and taught instruction to approximately 125 students
  • Department Chair, Social Studies (2019-present)
  • Coach, eSports (2021-2024)
  • Sponsor, Sophomore Class (2018-2023)

Teacher, 9th Grade OK History/Geography, World History and Government

Crooked Oak High School
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Planned and taught instruction to approximately 150 students
  • Sponsor, Chess Club

Teacher, 9th Grade OK History/Geography and Government

Northwest Classen High School
08.2015 - 05.2016
    • Planned and taught instruction to approximately 140 students
    • Sponsor, Class of 2019. Co-Sponsor, Green Knights

Teacher, 8th Grade US History

Webster Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2015
  • Planned and taught instruction to approximately 110 students
  • Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and retention.

Teacher, 8th Grade US History and 8th Grade Pre-AP US History

Kenneth Cooper Middle School
08.2013 - 05.2014
  • Planned and taught instruction to approximately 90 students

Education

Master of Education - Urban Education

Langston University
Langston, OK
05-2027

BS Ed - Social Studies Education

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
08.2012

Skills

  • Lesson planning: Mrs Kattestad's lessons include instructions in various levels of text that lend support for students' analysis of the lesson's topic She is skilled at creating argumentative topics for students to engage with, utilizing available sources from previous lessons
  • Curriculum development: As department chair, Ms Kattestad orchestrated the textbook adoption program for the history department
  • Subject matter expertise: Ms Kattestad actively seeks out professional development opportunities for advancing her learning
  • Faculty collaboration: Ms Kattestad plans and implements cross-curricular lessons with the ELA department to support the novels they are reading
  • Classroom technology: Ms Kattestad mentors new teachers, assisting them with setting up their classroom technology and utilizing available software resources

Certification

  • State of Oklahoma Secondary Social Studies Certification
  • Kappa Delta Pi
  • Millwood AFT (American Federation of Teachers)
  • National Council for the Social Studies
  • National Council of History Educators
  • American Historical Association
  • Oklahoma Historical Society

Awards, Grants, and Fellowships

TAF Pedagogy Award, Teacher Appreciation Foundation, 2025

Teacher of the Quarter, Millwood High School, 2024

Attendee, Clara Luper Teacher Institute, 2023

Recipient, AP Fellows Scholarship, 2021

Teacher of the Quarter, Millwood High School, 2020

Co-Lead, National Education Association Roots Project Grant, 2018

Timeline

Teacher, World History, AP World History, AP US History

Millwood High School
08.2018 - Current

Teacher, 9th Grade OK History/Geography, World History and Government

Crooked Oak High School
08.2016 - 05.2018

Teacher, 9th Grade OK History/Geography and Government

Northwest Classen High School
08.2015 - 05.2016

Teacher, 8th Grade US History

Webster Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2015

Teacher, 8th Grade US History and 8th Grade Pre-AP US History

Kenneth Cooper Middle School
08.2013 - 05.2014

Master of Education - Urban Education

Langston University

BS Ed - Social Studies Education

University of Oklahoma

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