Kateri Mattila
Pasadena,California
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing curriculums connected to English and History from 6th grade to 12th grade. 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, as well as, social and learning skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 9th-12th English/History/Social Skills
Simi Valley Unified School District
08.2000 - 06.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into curriculum.
- Assessed student performance regularly to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to overall school climate.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Teacher 6th-8th English/History Teacher
Pasadena Unified School District
10.1987 - 06.1998
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into curriculum.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance to inform future lesson planning.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
No Degree - 5th Year Teacher Training
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA04.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher/Language Arts
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA06.1979
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- ESOL Certified
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Behavior Management
- Online teaching (Google Classroom)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Certification
Credentialed Teacher
Timeline
Teacher - 9th-12th English/History/Social Skills
Simi Valley Unified School District
08.2000 - 06.2021
Teacher 6th-8th English/History Teacher
Pasadena Unified School District
10.1987 - 06.1998
No Degree - 5th Year Teacher Training
California State University - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher/Language Arts
Seattle Pacific University
Credentialed Teacher
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