Katherine Pitner
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Shawnee Mission School District
08.2021 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Core Classroom Teacher
Shawnee Mission School District
08.2015 - Current
- Growth mindset
- Curriculum focus on rigor and relevance
- Data and research driven instruction
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for Core subjects
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase average student learning
- Decisions based on data and research
- Canvas LMS trained, and implemented in the classroom
- Member of the Building Leadership Team
- Member of the district cadres for English Language Arts/Social Studies and RTI.
English Language Arts Teacher
Olathe Public Schools, Oregon Trail MS
08.2009 - 07.2015
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum
- Member of the Building Leadership Team
- AVID teacher
- Member of the district curriculum mapping.
Classroom Teacher
Olathe Public Schools, Scarborough Elem
08.2006 - 07.2009
- Member of the Building Leadership Team
- Participation in PLCs.
Kindergarten Teacher
Olathe Public Schools, Briarwood Elem
08.2005 - 07.2006
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development
- Member of the Building Leadership Team
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Education
Doctorate - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2023
Master of Arts - Technology Enhanced Teaching
Mid America Nazarene University
Olathe, KS05.2023
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Washburn University Of Topeka
Topeka, KS05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Mid America Nazarene University
Olathe, KS05.2005
Skills
- Homework Support and Assistance
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- In-Class or At-Home Support
- Video Conferencing
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Shawnee Mission School District
08.2021 - Current
Core Classroom Teacher
Shawnee Mission School District
08.2015 - Current
English Language Arts Teacher
Olathe Public Schools, Oregon Trail MS
08.2009 - 07.2015
Classroom Teacher
Olathe Public Schools, Scarborough Elem
08.2006 - 07.2009
Kindergarten Teacher
Olathe Public Schools, Briarwood Elem
08.2005 - 07.2006
Doctorate - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Kansas
Master of Arts - Technology Enhanced Teaching
Mid America Nazarene University
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Washburn University Of Topeka
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Mid America Nazarene University
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