Kate Hatchell
Summary
Skilled Eighth Grade Science Teacher with experience creating engaging, curriculum-aligned science lessons. She leads her professional learning community and department in best practices and is strongly involved in the community. Takes on responsibilities to effectively support the diversity of student and staff needs. Have positively impacted previous schools by improving student engagement and performance in science subjects. Demonstrates a depth of knowledge in best practices and organizational systems with a positive culture to enact growth in the school community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade Science Teacher
Eagleview Middle School
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented effective lessons
- Implemented arts integration lessons and units for students
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to create effective lessons that met the learning needs and abilities of all students
- Attended IEP meetings and professional development days
- Participated in diversity training, arts integration programs, and Microsoft Teams trainings
- Participated in creating, revising, administrating, and grading assessments
- Collaborated with PLC in weekly meetings
- Created common assessments and used data to enhance student learning
- Worked in collaboration with MTSS to better student learning
- Planned field trips, field days, assemblies, dances, and sporting events
Lead Program Coach
Eagle Lake Camps
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Led a weekly overnight program with 70 staff and 300 kids for 12 weeks of the summer
- Created and implemented schedules and events for staff and kids
- Mentored 6 staff members each year to become program coaches
- Responsible for contacting parents and managing behavioral concerns
Student Teacher
Denver School of Science and Technology Conservatory Green High School
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Student taught biology/chemistry classes while creating a curriculum with the science professional learning community
- Taught, managed, and communicated with six classes of 25 or more students and their families
Camp Counselor
Eagle Lake Camps
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Was responsible for a cabin of 8 campers 24 hours a day for 10 weeks, cared for and supported each camper
Science Teacher Assistant
Casey Middle School
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Taught science classes to 6th grade students in online, in-person, and hybrid learning environments
- Worked with the Casey Middle School Science department to create better supports for multi-language learners
Intramural and Club Sports Supervisor
University of Colorado Recreation Center
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsible for all referees and athletes participating and maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment
Advanced Science Teacher
NorthField High School
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Taught advanced science classes creating and facilitating many assessments, dry labs, and wet labs
- Participated in reading support to students who; were designated as Multi-Language Learners, had individual Education Plans, or were identified with severe special needs
Tutor and Teacher
Boulder High School
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Tutored and taught classes of soon to be first-generation college students in subjects ranging from science to world history
- Aided high school students in their growth as young people and as students in the efforts to be prepared to succeed in college
Education
Masters - Education Leadership
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of Colorado, Boulder
Boulder12.2021
Skills
- Peer mentoring
- Educational research application
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student achievement
- STEM integration
- Individualized education plans
- Expertise in science curriculum
- Lab safety
- Faculty training and development
- Educational staff supervision and evaluation
- Data-driven instruction
Extracurricular Activities
High Trails Coordinator, 2023- Current
● Coordinated with staff, students, and parents to facilitate a 300-student trip to Florissant, Colorado to learn and spend 3 days in cabins
● Created schedules, supported, and coordinated for the 40 teachers and paraprofessionals that came to help
● Communicated with parents
● Ran an online registration system for students to register and pay for the trip,
Girls Basketball Coach, 2023-Current
● Encouraged athletes to perform to their best ability
● Scheduled, planned, and conducted practices before and after school for 50+ girls
● Communicated with players, parents, schools, and other coaches to create a schedule
● Ran intramurals after school for skill building and development
Art Club Sponsor, 2022-2023
● Held art club for 60+ students to create, experience, and connect through art
● Created and gathered supplies for weekly activities
● Communicated with students and parents to create a schedule to split up the high demand for clubs we had
Sports Game Worker, 2022-Current
● Chain crew worker for 7th and 8th grade football games
● Worked scoreboard for 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball games
● Kept score for 7th and 8th grade slow and fast pitch softball games
● Line judge for 7th and 8th grade volleyball games
● Course judge for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade cross country meets
● Timer for 7th and 8th grade track meets
Awards/honors/certifications
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Capturing Kid's Hearts Trained
- Art Integration Trained
- Teacher's License
- Principal License
References
- Jamie Lester, Principal, Eagleview Middle School, (719) 640-2984, jamie.lester@asd20.org
- Jennifer White, Assistant Principal, Eagleview Middle School, (719) 369-1431, jennifer.white1@asd20.org
- Colleen Starkey, High Trails Co-Coordinator, Eagleview Middle School, (719) 439-5073, colleen.starkey@asd20.org
Timeline
8th Grade Science Teacher
Eagleview Middle School
01.2022 - Current
Lead Program Coach
Eagle Lake Camps
01.2022 - 12.2024
Student Teacher
Denver School of Science and Technology Conservatory Green High School
01.2022 - 12.2022
Camp Counselor
Eagle Lake Camps
01.2021 - 12.2022
Science Teacher Assistant
Casey Middle School
01.2021 - 12.2021
Intramural and Club Sports Supervisor
University of Colorado Recreation Center
01.2021 - 12.2021
Advanced Science Teacher
NorthField High School
01.2019 - 12.2020
Tutor and Teacher
Boulder High School
01.2019 - 12.2020
Masters - Education Leadership
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of Colorado, Boulder
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