Katherine Babcock
Hughes Springs,TX
Summary
Driven and motivated instructional coach at Mount Pleasant Independent School District, adept in data analysis and teacher mentoring. Committed to fostering student growth through tailored instructional planning and effective colleague communication. Recognized for enhancing classroom environments, and driving continuous improvement in educational practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Mount Pleasant Independent School District
Mount Pleasant, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated meetings to collaborate with teachers and parents on student progress, accommodations, and needs during the RTI process, and updated and organized student performance records while maintaining confidentiality standards.
- Mentored and supported teachers on classroom teaching practices, using observations and instructional techniques and meetings to create an action plan to promote growth in the classroom.
- Coordinated and managed travel arrangements, activities, and more for students and staff.
- Cooperated with off-campus instructors to complete GT testing and coordinate events.
- Reviewed and altered the YAG, the order of the units, and activities with a collective team.
- Created unit tests for 5th-grade Science based on the rigor of the STAAR, new question types and TEKS.
- Organized meetings and communication between teams, Region 8 specialists, curriculum personnel, and administration.
Teacher
Mount Pleasant Independent School District
Mount Pleasant, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated daily with peers to create meaningful lesson plans, activities, and experiences to foster growth.
- Monitored student performance, offered constructive feedback, and provided additional aid to struggling students.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
Teacher
Richland County School District Two
Columbia, SC
04.2017 - 07.2020
- Established classroom rules and procedures for a safe learning environment.
- Created lesson plans that were meaningful and intentional in encouraging curiosity and prompting students to be more engaged in the unit of study, while differentiating the task or assessment to meet the needs of each student.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Educated students on core principles and advanced concepts of mathematics, including a variety of strategies required by the state of South Carolina.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2014
High School Diploma -
Lugoff Elgin High School
Lugoff05-2010
Skills
- Data analysis
- Classroom management
- Performance assessment
- Instructional planning skills
- Student records management
- Stakeholder communication
- Teacher mentoring
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Goal-oriented and ambitious
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Mount Pleasant Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Mount Pleasant Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
Teacher
Richland County School District Two
04.2017 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of South Carolina
High School Diploma -
Lugoff Elgin High School
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