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Katherine Trinkle

Katherine Trinkle

Warminster,PA

Summary

Innovative, bilingual educator committed to expanding knowledge on current best practices, and building positive relationships with parents, students, and teaching colleagues. Passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Third Grade Teacher

McDonald Elementary
Warminster, PA
08.2020 - Current
  • Currently, I teach third-grade general education, delivering standards-based instruction across all core subjects.
  • Delivered bilingual (English/Spanish) instruction for three years in a dual language classroom, fostering academic growth and cultural competence.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
  • Led the Spanish extracurricular club and participate in the Reading Olympics.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Ss. Colman John Neumann School
Bryn Mawr
08.2017 - 06.2020
  • Differentiated instruction to support different learning styles with manipulatives, kinesthetic activities, technology, and literature.
  • Communicated with parents to build rapport and a community within the classroom through parent participation.
  • Served in multiple extracurricular leadership roles, including Student Council, Girls on the Run, and SpeakUp.

Third Grade Teacher

St. Ann School
Emmaus
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Worked with students on an individual and small group basis to reinforce learning concepts, help complete assignments and improve overall performance.
  • Ran an after-school Science program for fifth-graders.
  • Took on the position of Religion curriculum coordinator.
  • Conducted parent teacher conferences in Spanish.

Language Assistant

Torrevilano School
Madrid, Spain
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Collaborated with lead teachers to effectively create activities, homework, and assessments that helped students improve their English speaking, writing, and listening skills.
  • Promoted cross-cultural understanding by integrating American culture into classroom activities and school events.
  • Participated in monthly courses with the BEDA Program to enhance understanding of pedagogy.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Spanish

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
01.2013

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Spanish language instruction
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Technology integration
  • Literacy education

Certification

  • Elementary PreK-4 Certification
  • Spanish PreK-12 Certification
  • Social Emotional Teaching and Learning/Trauma Certification

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Classroom Management Strategies (2024)
  • Supporting students with ADHD (2023)
  • AIM: Pathways to Proficient Reading (2022)
  • Children of Poverty (2021)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Third Grade Teacher

McDonald Elementary
08.2020 - Current

Fourth Grade Teacher

Ss. Colman John Neumann School
08.2017 - 06.2020

Third Grade Teacher

St. Ann School
08.2016 - 06.2017

Language Assistant

Torrevilano School
05.2014 - 05.2015

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Lesley University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Spanish

Temple University

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