Katherine Belyea Musitani
Gainesville,VA
Summary
Professional educator with a strong background in teaching English to non-native speakers. Known for creating interactive and supportive learning environments that foster student success. Highly collaborative and adaptable, with focus on achieving excellent educational outcomes. Awarded Teacher of the Year for VFW 8469. Extensive work with the Purple Star Organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ESOL Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2013 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with students and families to enhance learning motivation.
- Educated a diverse K-6 student body, including newcomers and dual-identified learners, to improve their language and literacy skills.
- Served as Team Lead for two years, guiding ESOL curriculum development and teacher collaboration.
- Using WIDA ELD standards and tools to create effective lessons, which are scaffolded to support our students at all levels of their learning.
- Contributed as a key member of the MTSS team, developing and implementing support strategies for students facing academic challenges.
- Collaborated with teachers and supplied strategies and differentiation to assist students with projects and testing.
- Involved with our Military and Veterans in our community.
- Was teacher of year for VFW post 8469 in 2021
Education
Masters - Education
Ashford University
Bachelors - Education, Reading, SPED
Eastern Washington State University
Skills
- Effective Assessment and Instructional practices
- Excellent Oral and Written Skills
- Technology integration
- Data Analysis
- Adaptive Learning Techniques
- Student Engagement
- Continuous Professional Development
- Intermediate understanding of Spanish
- Leadership
- Fluency development
- Language proficiency
- Interpersonal skills
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Vocabulary building
- Adaptive learning
- Parent communication
- Grammar instruction
- Student motivation
- Cultural sensitivity
- Classroom management
- Positive reinforcement
- Building rapport
Timeline
ESOL Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2013 - Current
Bachelors - Education, Reading, SPED
Eastern Washington State University
Masters - Education
Ashford University