Katherine Sims
Odessa
Summary
Skilled Reading/Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Reading/ELA Teacher, 5th Grade ELA Teacher
Compass Academy Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Crafted and delivered engaging lessons in reading and language arts to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Evaluated student performance metrics through detailed disaggregation of general testing and STAAR data to identify trends.
- Contributed to professional learning community by fostering weekly discussions with colleagues focused on educational improvement.
6th Grade General Education Teacher
Nimitz Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Designed and executed quality instruction in Reading for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Examined student data/ student achievement through the use of disaggregating general testing and STAAR data using Eduphoria.
- Collaborated constructively with my professional learning community members, which included my 6th grade colleagues, on a weekly basis.
6th Grade General Education Teacher
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary
07.2008 - 06.2015
- Designed and executed quality instruction in Reading, ELA, Science, and Social Studies
- Examined student data/ student achievement through the use of disaggregating general testing and TAKS and STAAR data.
- Facilitated constructive collaboration with professional learning community members, including colleagues, on a weekly basis.
Education
Texas Teaching Certification - General Education 4-8
Region 18 Teacher Certification Program
2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Mass Communications
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2007
Skills
- Student motivation
- Reading comprehension
- Literary analysis
- Interpersonal relationships
Certification
- Certification in Special Education: EC-12
- Certification in ESL: EC-12
- Certification in General Education: EC-6
Timeline
6th Grade Reading/ELA Teacher, 5th Grade ELA Teacher
Compass Academy Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2018
6th Grade General Education Teacher
Nimitz Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2016
6th Grade General Education Teacher
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary
07.2008 - 06.2015
Texas Teaching Certification - General Education 4-8
Region 18 Teacher Certification Program
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Mass Communications
Texas Tech University