Katelin Dropeskey
Norristown,PA
Summary
Energetic Elementary Teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
10.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Led discussions and activities centered around course content.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher for elementary classrooms by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Handled classrooms of up to 30 students, reporting problem students to principal and keeping detailed behavioral records
- Stood in for two separate kindergarten teachers for 2 different long term assignments, maintaining student progress and keeping up with lesson plans
Private Nanny and Homeschool Teacher
Haverford School District
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Led and coordinated educational activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Maintained household in terms of children, laundry, groceries and meals.
- Maneuvered drop off and pick up for children with parents and their schedule.
- Helped keep older child on track during covid school shutdowns.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable both children to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Secondary Level Paraprofessional
Conestoga High School
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Monitored student classroom and recording studio activities to promote student learning and safety.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent film makers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in Adobe Suite Products.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Eastern University
Wayne, PA06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Software Applications
- Testing and maintenance
- Classroom technology
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Child development
- SMART Board aptitude
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- Certified in Elementary Education - K-6
Timeline
Certified Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
10.2023 - Current
Private Nanny and Homeschool Teacher
Haverford School District
03.2020 - 04.2023
Secondary Level Paraprofessional
Conestoga High School
08.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Special Education
Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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