Katherine Arias
Summary
Dynamic educator and coach with a proven track record at Porter Ridge Middle School, excelling in team building and athlete development. Skilled in performance analysis and strategic planning, I foster positive relationships with students and parents, driving engagement and success in both athletic and academic pursuits. Committed to creating high-performing environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Soccer Coach
Porter Ridge Middle School
Indian Trail
01.2024 - Current
- Established and maintained a competitive and high-performing team culture.
- Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Worked with boosters, parents, and school administrators to handle support functions.
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's development, both athletically and academically.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Provided feedback to athletes on their performance in practice sessions and competitive matches.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Walter Bickett Elementary School
Monroe, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
- Managed recess periods by organizing games and supervising playground equipment usage.
- Established positive relationships with students to foster an environment of respect and trust.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design differentiated instruction plans for struggling learners.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
- Taught accelerated literary programs to elementary school students by guiding heterogeneous small group instruction.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Facilitated small group instruction by providing individualized support for students with learning disabilities.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and concerns.
Student Teacher Intern
Porter Ridge Middle 6th Grade
Indian Trail, NC
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided instruction to individual and small groups of students as needed.
- Assisted in the development of IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) for students with special educational requirements.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Adhered to school policies regarding safety regulations and procedures.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in education.
- Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - K-6 Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC08-2018
Skills
- Team building
- Athlete development
- Game strategy
- Performance analysis
- Training program design
- Parent communication
- Classroom management
- Instructional planning
- Motivational
- Strategic planning
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- LETRS SCIENCE OF READING
Accomplishments
- 2018 DEANS LIST
- 2019 DEANS LIST
- 2020 Bilingual Representation
- 2021 CUM LAUDE
Timeline
Soccer Coach
Porter Ridge Middle School
01.2024 - Current
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Walter Bickett Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Student Teacher Intern
Porter Ridge Middle 6th Grade
08.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - K-6 Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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