KATE JONES
Evansville,IN
Summary
Innovative and adaptable teaching professional with 30 years experience seeking position as faculty adjunct at the university level. Highly educated in teaching math and science with a desire to create a classroom atmosphere where all levels of achievement can grow. Very personable and easy to collaborate with positive and forward-thinking strategies for problem-solving. Expertise in elementary and middle school mathematics/science. I want to share all that I have learned as a teacher with young people studying education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
High Ability Math Teacher
Saint John the Baptist Catholic School
Newburgh, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Develop a curriculum that stretches my students towards higher level thinking than a gen. ed. classroom.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student performance to identify areas for improvement and tailor instruction accordingly.
4th Grade Teacher
Holy Rosary
1303 Green River Rd. Evansville, IN
12.2017 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process. I communicate closely with parents concerning learning and behavior in the classroom.
- Work with curriculums and create paths for students by differentiating lessons.
- Implemented classroom management by providing leadership opportunities for my students.
- Problem solve with teaching partners to create a positive atmosphere of learning in my school.
Middle School Science and Math Teacher
Holy Rosary
Evansville IN
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Teach an Algebra 1 high school class to 8th grade students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Create labs and hands on experiments/lessons to help my science class connect science to the world around them.
- Prepare the 7th grade classes for Pre-Algebra and Algebra classes.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Ed
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN2004
Education
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN12-1996
Skills
- Collaborate with teaching partners
- Instructional Strategies - Able to differentiate to meet needs of all students
- Eager to use and learn new interactive media
- Create positive relationships with students/parents
- Problem Solve and Adapt quickly to new situations
Accomplishments
Nominated twice for Teacher of the Year in the Evansville Diocese
Three time State Championship coach of middle school Math IACE team.
Excellence in Teaching Awards from Toyota and Alcoa (TriState STEM Fairs)
Timeline
High Ability Math Teacher
Saint John the Baptist Catholic School
08.2023 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Holy Rosary
12.2017 - Current
Middle School Science and Math Teacher
Holy Rosary
08.2017 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Elementary Ed
University of Southern Indiana
Education
University of Southern Indiana