Katherine McClellan
Leander,TX
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Leander ISD
08.2006 - 08.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Instructional Assistant
Leander ISD
08.2000 - 08.2003
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Education
Master of Education - Education Administration
Concordia University
Austin, TX12-2009
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12-2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Student-centered learning
Certification
- Generalist EC-4
- English as a Second Language EC-4
- Principal EC-12
Timeline
Teacher
Leander ISD
08.2006 - 08.2022
Instructional Assistant
Leander ISD
08.2000 - 08.2003
- Generalist EC-4
- English as a Second Language EC-4
- Principal EC-12
Master of Education - Education Administration
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas State University
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