KATE E. KRATOCHVILL
Morristown,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Dedicated and responsive Educator with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
MORRISTOWN BEARD SCHOOL
Morristown, NJ
01.2017 - Current
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure student success
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
Substitute Teacher
MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Morristown, NJ
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Proven track record of improving the participation and motivation of students in the classroom
- Provided classroom instruction at assigned schools for both short and long-term substitute assignments, including district-based special education
Nursery Teacher
01.2005 - 01.2008
FAR BROOK SCHOOL
Short Hills, NJ
01.2003 - 01.2008
Kindergarten and Nursery Assistant Teacher
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Help develop theme-based unites that integrate diverse subject to reinforce learning of key concepts
- Design and prepare multifaceted methods of instruction including, whole group, small group centers, team building, exercises and relevant supplemental materials
- Utilize reading, song, and sensorial manipulatives to encourage language development and growth of large motor skills
- Wrote and participated in student evaluations with parents
Kindergarten Teacher
SUMMER PLUS
Morristown, NJ
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Create warm, loving environment in order to stimulate childhood development and learning
- Design daily lesson plans and innovative activities that explore all facets of education
- Provide an atmosphere which is enthusiastic, supportive, and patient while recognizing individual needs and abilities
- Communicate daily with parents and staff concerning students’ progress
Intern
JERICHO COMMUNICATIONS, INC
New York, NY
01.2002
- Public Relations
- Assisted Jericho team with international accounts H&M, Europe’s leading fashion retailer and IKEA Home Furnishings
- Successfully increased East Coast expansion, publicity, and brand recognition through media outreach and product placement
Head Intern
INFACT, INC
Philadelphia, PA
01.2002
- Trained and les group of 15 Penn student interns as part of national campaign to eliminate Phillip Morris’s Marlboro Man advertisements and images from local area merchants
- Designed and implemented strategies; planned and managed all conferences
- Successfully achieved campaign goal one week ahead of schedule
Lead Campus Representative
BURLY BEAR NETWORK
New York, NY
01.2001
- Lead a four-person team to market and distribute Mountain Dew’s AMP Energy Drink
- Coordinated promotional events with local bards and nightclubs in Philadelphia
- Promoted AMP at Penn sponsored functions, sporting events and parties
- Organized, promoted, and hosted Burly Study Breaks and Olympics Opening Games ceremony co-sponsored by NBC and Coca-Cola
Intern
DKB AND PARTNERS, INC
Morristown, NJ
01.2001
- Public Relations
- Assisted DKB team with all aspects of public relations for clients including The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, MTV’s licensed Singing Machine, Shoprite, and others
- Strategized, developed and researched campaigns for clients
- Conducted media relations and event planning; wrote press releases and media alerts
Education
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Annenberg School for Communications
01.2003
MORRISTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
01.1999
Skills
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Organizational Abilities
- Creative Problem Solving
- Relationship Building and Management
- Classroom Management
- Adaptable
- Positive Reinforcement
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Public Speaking
Interests
VOLUNTEER Thomas Jefferson and Woodland Schools: Home School Association, Class Parent, Co-Chair School Store, Co-Chair Field Day, Chairperson Sunshine Committee
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
MORRISTOWN BEARD SCHOOL
01.2017 - Current
Substitute Teacher
MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2014 - 01.2016
Nursery Teacher
01.2005 - 01.2008
FAR BROOK SCHOOL
01.2003 - 01.2008
Kindergarten and Nursery Assistant Teacher
01.2003 - 01.2005
Kindergarten Teacher
SUMMER PLUS
01.2003 - 01.2004
Intern
JERICHO COMMUNICATIONS, INC
01.2002
Head Intern
INFACT, INC
01.2002
Lead Campus Representative
BURLY BEAR NETWORK
01.2001
Intern
DKB AND PARTNERS, INC
01.2001
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Annenberg School for Communications
MORRISTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
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