Katherine Ponzio
Blacksburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with expertise in curriculum design, student assessment, and classroom management. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing student engagement through diverse instructional strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sixth Grade Language Arts Teacher
Giles County Public Schools
Pearisburg, Virginia
08.2024 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for language arts.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student comprehension and critical thinking.
- Assessed student progress through assignments and provided constructive feedback.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement and established guidelines.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and classroom updates.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
- Provided individual support to struggling students through one-on-one sessions.
- Served as mentor for new teachers in the Language Arts department.
- Collaborated with special education teachers to ensure the needs of all learners were met within the classroom setting.
- Attended faculty meetings regularly to stay informed about school policies and procedures.
Fourth Grade Math Teacher
Giles County Public Schools
Pearisburg, Virginia
08.2019 - 07.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans for fourth-grade math curriculum.
- Implemented interactive teaching strategies to enhance student participation.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary learning projects.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address diverse learning needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and behavior.
- Utilized educational technology to support math instruction and learning activities.
- Organized classroom resources to create a positive learning environment.
- Encouraged positive behavior among the class while managing disruptive behaviors when necessary.
- Coordinated with special education teachers on accommodations needed by certain learners.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, observations, and other data collection methods.
- Provided after school tutoring services for struggling students needing additional help.
- Mentored a coached a student teacher from Virginia Tech
Fifth Grade Language Arts Teacher
Giles County Public Schools
Pearisburg, Virginia
07.2013 - 08.2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to promote student behavior.
- Facilitated collaborative group activities to enhance peer learning and communication.
- Assessed student progress through formal and informal evaluation methods.
- Communicated with parents regarding student performance and classroom expectations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects and initiatives.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current in education trends.
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to design differentiated learning plans for struggling students.
- Promoted literacy development by incorporating books into lessons whenever possible.
- Conducted weekly assessments to evaluate student performance in writing, grammar, vocabulary and literature.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Education-Curriculum And Instruction
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA06-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA06-2011
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum design
- Student assessment
- Instructional strategies
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Parent communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Mentoring teachers
- Project-based learning
- Student engagement
Timeline
Sixth Grade Language Arts Teacher
Giles County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Fourth Grade Math Teacher
Giles County Public Schools
08.2019 - 07.2024
Fifth Grade Language Arts Teacher
Giles County Public Schools
07.2013 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Masters of Education-Curriculum And Instruction
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Virginia Tech