Kate Vanderloo
Summary
Dynamic educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents. Lifelong learner with a positive and open mindset.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Sioux City Community Schools
08.2015 - Current
- Served on BLT (Building Leadership Team) from 2016- current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Experience teaching all learners, including ELL students
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Tier 1 PBIS team
1st Grade Teacher
Ankeny Community Schools
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials, catering to individual learning styles.
- Provided personalized feedback on assignments, enabling students to improve their understanding and performance in key subject areas.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-2014
Skills
- Targeted teaching strategies
- Building Leadership Team role
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Instructional planning
- Effective classroom management
- Cross-cultural communication
- Small group instruction
- Team collaboration
- Strategic language enrichment
2024 Spalding Park Teacher of the Year
Nominated for creative and diverse approach. Embodies inclusive leadership, readily offering support to both students and colleagues.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Sioux City Community Schools
08.2015 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Ankeny Community Schools
08.2014 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Wayne State College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
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