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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, TX
05-2007

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