Katelyn Hughes
Columbus,OH
Summary
Upbeat, patient, and nurturing nature combined with solid foundation in child development and classroom management. Well-versed in early childhood education principles and skilled in creating engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans. Committed to fostering positive learning environment and supporting each child's unique growth and development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Southwestern City School District
08.2023 - Current
- Boosted student engagement by creating a positive classroom environment that fostered collaboration and respect.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.
- Improved student reading comprehension through targeted literacy strategies and guided practice sessions.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
Student Teaching
Binns Elementary / Columbus City Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Preschool Teacher
Green Meadows Schoolhouse
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Primary Education P-5
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2023
Skills
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Curriculum Implementation
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive Learning Environment
- Professional Development
- Strong Rapport with Students
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Phonics Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Southwestern City School District
08.2023 - Current
Student Teaching
Binns Elementary / Columbus City Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
Preschool Teacher
Green Meadows Schoolhouse
05.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science in Education - Primary Education P-5
Ohio State University
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