Kate Stephens
Arroyo Grande,CA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
SAN LUIS OBISPO HIGH SCHOOL
01.2012 - Current
- Designed and implemented lessons in multiple areas of Social Studies instruction, emphasizing relevance through current events connections and hands-on learning opportunities.
- Areas of strength include building strong, respectful relationships with students, including diverse viewpoints, political and historical perspectives, and using creativity to enrich learning.
Performing Arts Teacher/Program Director
SAN LUIS OBISPO HIGH SCHOOL
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Primary instructor for the Performing Arts elective for 7 years.
- Directed, Choreographed and Produced all SLO High School Theatre Productions for 7 years.
- Productions ranged from small casts of under 10 to full scale Musicals with 75+ student cast members.
- Designed and taught theater curriculum.
- Served as Club Advisor to the Drama Club, Improv Team, Student Directors and Iambic Pentameter (Shakespeare Club), and SLO High Dance Team.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Southern California
05.2012
B.A. - Liberal Studies, Theatre
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
12.2000
Awards
- SLO High Teacher of the Year Award, 2017, Chosen by the teachers
- Teacher of the Year, 2014-2018, Nominated (Student Elected)
- Social Studies Department Head, 2017-2019
- College Board Essay Grader, Advanced Placement European History Exam, 2015-2018
- College Board Professional Development, Monterey, 2013
- CTE certification for Performing Arts Pathway
Education And Experience
- San Luis Obispo High School, Social Studies Teacher, 08/2012, Present, World History, Advanced Placement European History, U.S. Government, Psychology, Designed and implemented lessons in multiple areas of Social Studies instruction, emphasizing relevance through current events connections and hands-on learning opportunities., Building strong, respectful relationships with students, including diverse viewpoints, political and historical perspectives, and using creativity to enrich learning.
- San Luis Obispo High School, Performing Arts Teacher/Program Director, 08/2012, 06/2019, Rehearsal & Performance, Introduction to the Performing Arts, Theatre 1-3, Primary instructor for the Performing Arts elective for 7 years., Directed, Choreographed and Produced all SLO High School Theatre Productions for 7 years., Productions ranged from small casts of under 10 to full scale Musicals with 75+ student cast members., Designed and taught theater curriculum., Served as Club Advisor to the Drama Club, Improv Team, Student Directors and Iambic Pentameter (Shakespeare Club), and SLO High Dance Team.
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
SAN LUIS OBISPO HIGH SCHOOL
01.2012 - Current
Performing Arts Teacher/Program Director
SAN LUIS OBISPO HIGH SCHOOL
01.2012 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Southern California
B.A. - Liberal Studies, Theatre
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo