Katherine Stein
Toms River,NJ
Summary
My nurturing and creative approach to education has significantly improved academic outcomes and fostered a supportive learning environment, demonstrating a unique blend of assessment expertise and interpersonal skills. Working as a support teacher for most of my career, I have developed a knack for meeting children where they are, and a strong understanding of early elementary standards, including what it takes to meet individualized goals. I am equipped with foundational knowledge of early childhood education principles, child development, and classroom management, along with skills in lesson planning and instructional design and am committed to making positive impact on students' growth and development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
04.2024 - Current
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
Grade 2 Basic Skills/Kindergarten Support Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
1st and 2nd Grade Basic Skills Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and strategies in daily instruction.
- Supported special needs students through tailored instructional approaches, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities.
- Developed personalized learning plans for students with unique needs, resulting in increased academic success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that deepened student understanding of complex topics.
2nd Grade Basic Skills Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported special needs students through tailored instructional approaches, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities.
- Contributed to curriculum development initiatives for the school, aligning content with state standards and objectives.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies, analyzing assessment results to inform future lesson planning effectively.
Virtual Kindergarten Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
1st and 2nd Grade Basic Skills Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and strategies in daily instruction.
- Supported special needs students through tailored instructional approaches, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities.
- Developed personalized learning plans for students with unique needs, resulting in increased academic success.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies, analyzing assessment results to inform future lesson planning effectively.
1st Grade Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
2nd Grade Basic Skills Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Supported students through tailored instructional approaches, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies, analyzing assessment results to inform future lesson planning effectively.
- Developed personalized learning plans for students with unique needs, resulting in increased academic success.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and strategies in daily instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Literature, Teacher Education
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Absecon, NJ05-2013
Skills
- Classroom instruction
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Assessment and evaluation
- Classroom organization
Certification
May 2013 Elementary School Teacher, Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing
April 2013 Substitute Teaching Certificate, Pinelands Regional School District
May 2014 Language Arts Literacy Specialization in Grade 5-8
December 2023 Nurtured Heart Approach Certified Trainer
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
04.2024 - Current
Grade 2 Basic Skills/Kindergarten Support Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
09.2023 - 03.2024
1st and 2nd Grade Basic Skills Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2023
2nd Grade Basic Skills Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Virtual Kindergarten Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2021
1st and 2nd Grade Basic Skills Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2020
1st Grade Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
09.2017 - 06.2019
2nd Grade Basic Skills Teacher
Tuckerton Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2017
May 2013 Elementary School Teacher, Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing
April 2013 Substitute Teaching Certificate, Pinelands Regional School District
May 2014 Language Arts Literacy Specialization in Grade 5-8
December 2023 Nurtured Heart Approach Certified Trainer
Bachelor of Arts - Literature, Teacher Education
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
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