KATHERINE ORLANDINI
Troutman,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with a proven track record at Cornerstone Academy Middle School, adept in communication and mathematics instruction. Excelled in creating engaging lesson plans, fostering critical thinking, and achieving top performance in student assessments. Skilled in classroom management and special education, consistently driving positive learning outcomes and student success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Title Teacher
Cornerstone Academy Middle School
Westerville, Ohio
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning, and physical, social, and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests, and projects.
Sales Lead
Loft Retail Store
Minnetonka, USA
06.2013 - 07.2024
- Provided retail sales and customer experience while building relationships, sharing style ideas, and providing extensive product information to drive sales
- Acted as manager on duty to problem solve, support staff of 8 people, and maintain store organization
- Opened and closed store location, processed sales and returns, and executed operational excellency
- Ranked as the highest performer/earner for credit card sign-ups
Substitute Teacher
Westonka Public Schools
Mound, USA
09.2004 - 03.2023
- Substituted daily for K-12 grade-level classes in various disciplines, including math, science, language arts, history, special education, and STEM programs.
- Implemented lesson plans, maintained classroom organization, and tracked student progress.
- Adapted and applied different teaching styles for a wide range of learning abilities.
- Documented and tracked progress for educators, and kept open lines of communication.
- Granted, a long-term teaching assignment was approved by the Westonka School Board of Directors based on performance, reliability, and aptitude.
- Held 14-week special education and 8-week advanced math roles.
- Approved to administer and proctor state education testing, including the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment Test, ACT, NWEA, and PLAN tests.
- Simultaneously taught in-person middle school courses and a remote learning high school class to meet district needs due to COVID-19, per superintendent approval.
- Entrusted by staff, input grades in the grade book, and access student information, atypical to standard substitute duties.
Education
CPC-A -
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI08.2023
Master of Science - Nutrition
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-1992
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Madonna University
Livonia, MI05-1990
Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Smart-Board
- Test proctoring
- Assessment administration
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Behavior modeling
- Verbal and written communication
- Creative problem solving
- Lesson Implementation
- Classroom organization
- Mathematics instruction
Accomplishments
- Westonka School Honorary Award
Certification
- CPC: Certified Professional Coder through the American Academy Professional Coders (AAPC)
Timeline
Math Title Teacher
Cornerstone Academy Middle School
10.2023 - Current
Sales Lead
Loft Retail Store
06.2013 - 07.2024
Substitute Teacher
Westonka Public Schools
09.2004 - 03.2023
CPC-A -
Davenport University
Master of Science - Nutrition
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Madonna University
Work Availability
monday
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekAffiliations
- AAPC