Katherine Reed
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic Middle-7th Grade Language Arts Teacher at Cherry Creek School District, adept at creative lesson planning and fostering collaboration among colleagues. Enhanced student engagement through technology integration and inclusive practices, while mentoring new teachers. Committed to addressing diverse academic and social-emotional needs, promoting a positive learning environment that encourages critical thinking and participation.
Professional educator with significant experience in teaching Language Arts to middle school students. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans, fostering collaborative classroom environment, and adapting to diverse learning needs. Strong emphasis on teamwork and achieving measurable student progress. Versatile and reliable, with passion for nurturing critical thinking and effective communication skills in students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Prairie Middle School, Cherry Creek School District
08.2010 - Current
- Facilitated standards based lessons to promote growth in reading, writing, and speaking.
- Implemented cooperative learning and the workshop model to encourage constructive feedback and mutual student support
- Emphasized positive interpersonal relationships and appropriate student behavior in a positive, purposeful learning environment.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student comprehension and critical thinking.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum with educational standards.
- Utilized technology tools such as Lexia to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Supported students' social-emotional development through guidance and mentorship.
- Communicated with parents to support student success.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects that integrated ELA with other subjects.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques and instructional best practices.
- Supervised Student Teacher.
- Increased student participation in class discussions by fostering an open and supportive atmosphere for sharing ideas.
- Promoted a positive learning environment for diverse students by implementing inclusive teaching practices and culturally relevant materials.
AVID Coordinator/Teacher
Prairie Middle School/Cherry Creek School District
08.2005 - 08.2010
- Developed and implemented AVID program curriculum to enhance student engagement and academic success.
- Led recruitment efforts for new students, promoting program benefits through presentations and outreach activities.
- Streamlined communication between stakeholders, ensuring alignment of goals and collaborative efforts within the AVID framework.
- Championed the adoption of innovative teaching strategies grounded in research-based best practices, resulting in consistently high levels of student engagement and success within the AVID program.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate AVID methodologies into their daily instruction, fostering a school-wide culture of academic achievement.
- Organized numerous educator visitations and program evaluations resulting in National Demonstration School designation.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBachelor of Arts - Secondary Education/English
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Collaboration with colleagues and team
- Creative lesson planning and implementation
- Ability to address diverse students needs, both academic and social-emotional
- Lifelong learner and problem-solver
Certification
- Trained in Restorative Justice,
- Trained in Cognitive Coaching
- Professional Learning Communities National Training
- AVID International Training
- Organize Optimist Oratory Contest for Prairie Students
- Previous Professional Learning Team Leader
- District Award for Exemplifying Equity Goals
Timeline
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Prairie Middle School, Cherry Creek School District
08.2010 - Current
AVID Coordinator/Teacher
Prairie Middle School/Cherry Creek School District
08.2005 - 08.2010
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education/English
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Extensive training in Cognitive Coaching, Restorative Justice, Professional Learning Communities
As a lifelong learner, I attended numerous District, State and National workshops to enhance my professional skills.
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