KATHERINE ECKART
Indianapolis,Indiana
Summary
Aspiring school leader with a mission to build an inclusive and creative environment where school community form connections with one another, promote life-long learning, support social emotional well-being, thrive on relationships built in and out of the classroom and empower each other to unlock one's full potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Bishop Chatard High School
08.2021 - Current
- Plans and executes curriculum for Ceramics, Intro to 3D and Intro to 2D art classes
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Trained Therapy Dog Handler of Millie, who has been active at BCHS for past two years
- Helps plan and execute end of year Celebration of Arts Show
- Uses variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations
- Supports strong faith based environment in classroom
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Enforces both classroom and administration policies, rules and behavior plans at all times
- Encourages discussion of class material to promote critical thinking
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Plans and conducts hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate
- Freshman Class Moderator
- Skilled in Canvas
- Knowledgeable in Powerschool
Art Teacher
St. Joan of Arc Catholic School
08.2012 - 05.2021
- Planned and executed curriculum for grades Pre-K through 8
- Prepared, organized and presented end-of-the year Cultural Art's Show featuring student artwork
- Planned schools "Grow the Arts" fundraiser each year
- Trained in "Leader in Me" (Integrated School Leadership Program)
- Served on "Leader in Me" Teacher Lighthouse Team
- Collaborated with Music teacher to create props and sets for school musicals
- Introduced kiln and ceramics to art department in 2017
- Facilitated virtual learning for K-8 throughout 2020-2021 school year
- Skilled in Google Classroom
- Formed racial justice and diversity support group for students, parents and teachers
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration - EPPSP Group 42
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Saint Joseph's College
Rensselaer, Indiana2011
Skills
- Current K-12 Indiana Professional Educator's Visual Arts License Renewed 2021
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Kind and empathetic
- Self motivated
- Critical thinker
- Positive and Encouraging
- Fun and enthusiastic
- Creative lesson planning
- Experiential learning
- Certified Therapy dog Handler with 5 years in-School experience
- CPR certified
- Behavior Management Techniques
Timeline
Art Teacher
Bishop Chatard High School
08.2021 - Current
Art Teacher
St. Joan of Arc Catholic School
08.2012 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Educational Administration - EPPSP Group 42
Butler University
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Saint Joseph's College
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