Katherine B. Tate
Summary
Serious minded professional, known for positive attitude. Notable achievements: revising school accreditation and teacher licensure policies, work with state officials to establish residence Arts School, establish first-ever teacher training initiatives in MS and in Texas.
Diligent professional with solid background in higher education instruction, expertise in curriculum development and student engagement, contributing to academic growth.
Proven ability to leverage innovative teaching methods and foster collaborative learning environment.
Experience in developing and delivering comprehensive course curricula. Utilize innovative teaching strategies to promote student engagement and learning. Track record of fostering positive educational experiences and academic achievement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Organizational Consultant Independent
National Curriculum Audit Center Certification
1998 - Current
- Phi Delta Kappa-trained curriculum auditor in quality control
- Consult with schools, districts, non-profits and businesses to facilitate rational alignment and productivity.
- Provide detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Maintain confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by staying up-to-date on industry standards.
College Instructor
Hinds Community College
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Teach Freshman Academic Writing, a basic skills course in reading, writing, research, and reference citation formats.
Advanced Placement Economics Instructor
Jackson Public Schools
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Taught @AP College Board courses in Micro and Micro Economics as well as other Social Studies and Language Arts Courses. Completed Millsaps Advanced Placement Institute for Economics. Emphasized real-world application of economic theory content through student engagement. Achieved measurable year-to-year improvement in student achievement, increasing their eligibility credit. Served as Social Studies Department Chairperson.
Education and Training Coordinator
Mississippi State University
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Worked with professional engineers, university professors, and industry specialists to coordinate regional professional training programs in automotive design and manufacturing.
Account Executive
SRA/McGraw Hill Textbook Publishing Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Managed multi-million-dollar language arts curriculum account for McGraw Hill's Dallas-North Texas territory. Managed implementation of Dallas School District's newly adopted curriculum and instructional program and training as per contract. Earned top bonuses for client responsiveness and successful contract deliverables.
- Coordinated multilevel regional training for over 5,000 teachers and administrators.
- Coordinated McGraw Hill-sponsored author events, seminars, luncheons, and leadership retreats.
- Trained and supervised a team of six assistants. Managed a regional inventory and supply warehouse.
State Curriculum Specialist for Arts Education
Mississippi Department of Education
01.1993 - 01.1999
- Having focused undergraduate training in music, visual and performing arts, was selected to serve as Mississippi's first arts curriculum specialist in a position created by the state legislature to promote arts education. Achieved arts education opportunities for teachers and students statewide (MS Teacher Center Annual Report, 2000).
- Developed the state's first K-12 arts curriculum for music, drama, visual arts, and dance.
- Created professional development and classroom resources for teachers through grant awards.
- Achieved school accreditation reform, and established an add-on arts endorsement for K-8 classroom teachers.
- Worked with state education officials and legislators to establish the Mississippi School for the Arts.
- Wrote and administered numerous state and federal grants. Established first permanent Exhibition Space for Student Art in Jackson's historic Central High School Building.
Education
Doctoral Coursework - Educational Leadership And Management
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05-2021
M.Ed. - Education Policy & Administration
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2014
B.A. - Art & Design
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS08-1983
Skills
- Policy Research
- Policy Development
- Strategic Planning
- Program Management
- Project Administration
- Client Services
- Creativity
- Academic Writing and Research
Timeline
College Instructor
Hinds Community College
01.2019 - 01.2022
Advanced Placement Economics Instructor
Jackson Public Schools
01.2008 - 01.2017
Education and Training Coordinator
Mississippi State University
01.2004 - 01.2006
Account Executive
SRA/McGraw Hill Textbook Publishing Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2002
State Curriculum Specialist for Arts Education
Mississippi Department of Education
01.1993 - 01.1999
Organizational Consultant Independent
National Curriculum Audit Center Certification
1998 - Current
Doctoral Coursework - Educational Leadership And Management
Regent University
M.Ed. - Education Policy & Administration
University of Texas At Arlington
B.A. - Art & Design
Mississippi State University
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