Katherine Palmer
Davenport,IA
Summary
Caring teacher with 31 years of experience in reading and language arts instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing effective educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through meaningful instruction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
East Moline School District 37
11.1993 - Current
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA06.1987
Skills
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Innovative lesson planning
- Subject matter expertise
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
Timeline
Teacher
East Moline School District 37
11.1993 - Current
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Ambrose University