Kate Lee

Philosophy of Education: I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn in a safe environment. Due to the multitude of diverse learners, I believe it is imperative to meet the needs of each student by making personal relationships and advocating for every student's success. My goal as an educator is to provide students with a safe space to learn, grow as individuals, and develop a love for learning.

• Celebrates diversity, empowers students, and encourages growth mindsets

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education (K-6): Graduated: May 1, 2021

The University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, Alabama

• Successfully Completed the educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA)
• Successfully completed AMSTI science foundational training and grade-level science training
• Currently completed LETRS training (Units 1, 2 and 3 are fully completed)
• Obtained 75+ professional development hours during the 2021-2022 school year

General Education Teacher, First Grade: August 2021-Present

Green Valley Elementary, Hoover, AL, Hoover City Schools

• Develops instruction, engages students in learning, and monitors student growth through assessments
• Plans weekly with first grade team, ensuring that all lessons meet grade-level standards
• Communicates with families, administrators, and community about student progress
• Engages and participates in professional development seminars, equity and diversity trainings, PLCs, and reading/math PST meetings with colleagues, instructional coaches, and administration
• Served as an afterschool reading tutor in the Fall of 2021 for third grade students

Student Teaching Internship, First Grade: January 2021-April 2021

Edgewood Elementary, Homewood, AL, Homewood City Schools

• Developed instruction, engaged students in learning, and monitored student growth and progress
• Utilized technology in a purposeful and developmentally appropriate way and extended lessons
• Worked with diverse learners and attended to students' personal, cultural, and community assets

Green Valley Elementary

Principal: Amy Burbank

(205) 910-3102‬

agregory@hoover.k12.al.us

Green Valley Elementary

Assistant Principal: Shonteria Culpepper

(205) 249-6080‬

sculpepper@hoover.k12.al.us

Gwin Elementary

Fourth Grade Teacher: Laura Cater

(205) 540-2057

lcater@hoover.k12.al.us