Katelyn Graham-Karels
Ronan,MT
Summary
Head Teacher at Klamath Falls HeadStart, adept in STEM Education and fostering parent-teacher relations. Proven track record in mentoring teachers and enhancing student academic and social-emotional growth. Expert in educational technology and curriculum implementation, significantly improving learning outcomes.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.
Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet personal goals. Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teacher
Klamath Falls HeadStart
2023.01 - 2023.06
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Substitute Teacher
Klamath Falls City Schools
2022.08 - 2022.12
- 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.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Student Elementary Teacher
Linderman Elementary
2020.08 - 2020.11
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education K-8
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT11.2020
Skills
- Parent-teacher relations
- Staff Management
- Mentoring Teachers
- Early Childhood Education
- STEM Education
- Literacy development
- Educational technology
- Classroom Management
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
Timeline
Head Teacher
Klamath Falls HeadStart
2023.01 - 2023.06
Substitute Teacher
Klamath Falls City Schools
2022.08 - 2022.12
Student Elementary Teacher
Linderman Elementary
2020.08 - 2020.11
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education K-8
Montana State University - Bozeman
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