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Katherine Fulkerson

Denton,TX

Summary

Caring teacher offering two years of experience with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded and creative educations. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School English Teacher

Decatur ISD
08.2022 - Current
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Sponsored writing UIL events, such as Ready Writing, Spelling, and Literary Criticism, to encourage students to strive for academic success outside the classroom.
  • Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.

Student Observer/Student Teacher Candidate

Coppell ISD
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics and worked to learn current standards and best practices.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.

Substitute Teacher

Denton ISD
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Lead Summer Camp Counselor

Girl Scouts Of Texas Oklahoma Plains
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions and offering encouragement.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.

Extended School Day

Denton ISD
11.2019 - 05.2021
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.

Summer Camp Counselor

Girl Scouts Of Texas Oklahoma Plains
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
  • Supervised groups of children in log cabins for sleepaway camp.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
Current

Skills

  • Behavioral Modeling
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Engagement
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Writing Concepts
  • Sentence Structure
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Grammar Rules
  • Hands-On Learning

Accomplishments

  • Graduating Magna Cum Laude
  • Member of the Honors College at UNT
  • Advanced to the State UIL meet in Spelling and Vocabulary all four years of high school. Placed first or second at District and Regional each year and placed sixth at State my junior year.

Certification

ELA 7-12 Teaching Certification

ESL Certification

Interests

  • Reading
  • Writing novels and short stories
  • Digital Art

Languages

American Sign Language
Limited Working

Timeline

High School English Teacher

Decatur ISD
08.2022 - Current

Student Observer/Student Teacher Candidate

Coppell ISD
08.2021 - 04.2022

Substitute Teacher

Denton ISD
08.2021 - 11.2021

Lead Summer Camp Counselor

Girl Scouts Of Texas Oklahoma Plains
06.2021 - 07.2021

Extended School Day

Denton ISD
11.2019 - 05.2021

Summer Camp Counselor

Girl Scouts Of Texas Oklahoma Plains
06.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of North Texas

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