Katherine Dufrene

• Improved teacher retention rates by offering ongoing support and mentorship for new educators.
• Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
• Strengthened instructional practices through modeling, co-teaching, and observing classroom instruction.
• Fostered data-driven decision-making processes through the implementation of assessment tools and data analysis.
• Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing tailored instructional coaching and feedback.
• Sharpened educator skills with frequent observation-feedback cycles that focused on specific areas for growth.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Staffing

• Hiring teachers and staff
• Scheduling of students/teachers
• Adjusting teacher assignments, as needed

Academy Operations and Management

• Attendance verification
• Knowledge of area streets - bus routes
• Contacting/Communicating with Partners in Education
• Communication with parents
• Managing supplies and student needs
• Student Code of Conduct (Disciplinarian/PBIS)
• Effective Communicator
• Ability to make decisions
• Crisis Management Knowledge
• Knowledge of Campus
• Leadership Experience

Curriculum

• Curriculum Planning and Daily Schedule, Lunch, Activities, Rotations
• Observing/Monitoring classroom lessons
• Knowledge of Curriculum
• Communication with teachers and staff

• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to ensure their success in the classroom.
• Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
• Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
• Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
• Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
• Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
• Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.

• Maintained a secure testing environment by enforcing strict adherence to confidentiality guidelines and security protocols.
• Provided professional development to all staff
• Coordinated testing locations, administrators, monitors and students for each testing session.
• Handled the day to day operations of all LEAP testing.

• Collect all data
• Initiate a meeting
• Communicate with all SBLC committee members
• Hold SBLC meeting
• Facilitate the discussions surround the student
• Document minutes from the meeting
• Obtain all signatures
• Input the information in the system
• Distribute all necessary documents to the individuals it pertains to
• Remain diligent about timelines
• Provide professional development to staff
• Maintain updated paperwork for each student
• Maintain all IAP plans

• Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

• Enhanced athletes'' skills through targeted drills, strength training, and individualized coaching.
• Monitored and evaluated performance of athletes to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for further improvement.
• Continuously updated personal coaching knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and earning additional certifications related to volleyball coaching.
• Developed and implemented useful and progressive training plans to improve skills of athletes of all ages and abilities.
• Organized travel logistics for away games, ensuring efficient transportation arrangements for all team members.
• Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
• Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
• Improved team performance by developing and implementing strategic game plans and practice sessions.
• Established a supportive environment that encouraged growth, accountability, sportsmanship among players.
• Maintained high academic standards for student-athletes by providing resources for academic support and monitoring progress reports.
• Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
• Ensured athlete safety during practices and competitions by following proper protocols and guidelines.
• Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, leading to overall program improvement.
• Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
• Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Planned weekly camp program schedules for sports, field trips and arts and crafts activities.
• Opened and closed facilities and secured building at end of program by locking doors and turning off lights.
• Trained and mentored new camp counselors in operations practices and camper-focused activities.
• Enhanced camper experience by developing and implementing diverse and engaging programs for various age groups.
• Planned activities, events and field trips to enrich student development.
• Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
• Coordinated daily schedules for staff assignments and efficient use of shared resources throughout the summer season.
• Hired, disciplined and managed camp staff members.
• Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
• Maintained camper files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
• Established operating budget for camp and controlled expenditures.
• Recorded attendance and contacted parents regarding absent campers.
• Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
• Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.