Katharine Brady
Cheyenne,Wyoming
Summary
Results-driven business owner/operator and educator, with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Enthusiastic and engaging educator with an exceptional work ethic; finding new innovative resources to enhance learning; genuine, compassionate, and flexible team player.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fifth/Sixth Grade Teacher
St. Mary's Catholic School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated Star Base Program with local Air Force Base, managed school Science Fair for 5th and 6th grade, resumed outdoor school experience for students at John Paul II Outdoor school
- Collaborate with mentor teacher to enhance curriculum and provide 5th and 6th student with enhanced learning in a team-teaching environment.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Owner/operator
Mary's Mountain Cookies
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Established a successful business in the heart of downtown Cheyenne
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Opened second location in Laramie, Wyoming April 2022.
Fifth Grade Teacher
St. Mary's Catholic School
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Implemented and successfully taught We the People curriculum using local resources working with local representatives, visiting local museums, and government institutions
- Cultivated and supported student's global and community awareness through reading and action, raising over $4,000 to help support Water for Sudan Project.
Third Grade Teacher
St. Mary's Catholic School
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Facilitated a guided reading curriculum with both a whole and small group instruction
- Integrated math stations using innovative activities and resources within the curriculum to enhance student learning and differentiate instruction.
Education
Graduate level, OTL502: Learning Theories and Models of Instruction -
Colorado State University
Graduate level, EDUX 9940: Maximize Student Success -
Dominican University of California
Teacher Ready Program -
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies -
Oregon State University
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Safe Environment, certified
- Diocese Safe Driver, certified
- Proficient with Google
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Motivating students
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- CASA Advocate in training
- Catholic Identity Leader at St. Mary's Catholic School.
- Active in the Adopt An Airmen Program.
- Served as member of the Downtown Development Board, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
- Active Wyoming Teaching License ELO K-6 Highly Qualified status.
Professional Development
- Singapore Math: Number Sense and Computational Strategies, 08/2016, Laramie County Community College, Completed 24 hours of online training learning how to creatively teach number sense and computational strategies within the classroom. Learned how to modify lessons to ensure students have a strong foundation of number sense.
- We the People Teacher Training, 12/2017, Mary Bravo, Collaborated with other teachers discussing best practices for teaching and incorporating the We the People Curriculum into the 5th grade classroom.
Exams
- Praxis 5710, 5720, 5730, 185, 17, 179
- Praxis 5017 Elementary ED Curriculum Instruction and Assessment, 179
- Praxis 5018 Elementary ED: Content Knowledge, 181
- Praxis 5622 PT: Grades K-6, 182
Training
- Grant Writing A to Z Level II, 07/2023, Education to Go, A deep dive into the world of grant writing. Explored methods to find appropriate grants and proficient grant writing skills.
- Grant Writing A to Z, 06/2023, Education to Go, Professional development course focused on the fundamentals of Grant Writing.
- Renaissance Learning, 10/2015, John Lynch Jr., Focused on how to use Renaissance Learning efficiently and effectively in the classroom. Explored ways to use Renaissance for informal assessment.
- Google Apps for Education Summit Wyoming, 06/2016, Riverton, WY, Concentrated on learning dynamic ways to use technology in the classroom. Learned how to customized learning resources for all grade levels in several areas of learning.
Certification
CPR/First Aid Certified
Elementary Education K-6 Wyoming Certified
Timeline
Fifth/Sixth Grade Teacher
St. Mary's Catholic School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Owner/operator
Mary's Mountain Cookies
05.2019 - 02.2023
Fifth Grade Teacher
St. Mary's Catholic School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Third Grade Teacher
St. Mary's Catholic School
08.2015 - 05.2017
Graduate level, OTL502: Learning Theories and Models of Instruction -
Colorado State University
Graduate level, EDUX 9940: Maximize Student Success -
Dominican University of California
Teacher Ready Program -
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies -
Oregon State University
CPR/First Aid Certified
Elementary Education K-6 Wyoming Certified
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