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Katie Zieba

Katie Zieba

Minneapolis

Summary

Experienced educator and advocate with a deep passion for social justice and civic engagement. Service and advocacy for historically marginalized racial groups through educational and research based lens. Experience in advancing educational goals and planning equity-focused lessons to address disparities in education, employment, food insecurity, voter suppression, and other racial injustices. Applies excellent relationship-building, communication, and project management skills to garner attention for racial inequity concerns.

Work History

Social Studies Teacher

Osseo Area Schools, Park Center Senior High IB World School
Brooklyn Park, MN
07.2019 - Current
  • Create, plan, and deliver culturally relevant and equity based curriculum to students grades 9-12.
  • Educated students regarding national and global social issues
  • Increased Professional Learning Goal targets by 20% every year
  • Piloted communication tool to better reach non-native English speaking families
  • Served on BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) Development Team
  • Mentor for Student-Led groups, gaining over 50 students for weekly gatherings.

Social Studies Teacher

Blaine High School
, MN
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Served on district curriculum writing for pilot year of African American Studies course
  • Educational Equity Book Club Participant.
  • Met or exceeded course and student performance goals.

Student Council Lead Sponsor

Vista PEAK Preparatory
Aurora, CO
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Lead teacher of Student Leadership Class
  • Planned student events, Community Outreach, and Leadership Development activities
  • Supervised a team of 8 adult sponsors
  • Managed budget of over $40,000

Social Studies Teacher

Aurora Public Schools
, CO
10.2014 - 06.2018
  • Collaborate with subject teachers in Student Achievement Leadership Teams

Program Coordinator

AmeriCorps National And Community Service
St. Paul , MN
2007 - 2010
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Assisted with community resources, including healthcare, mental health, appointment scheduling, insurance and food stamps.
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
  • Assisted families in developing and maintaining support network by identifying and utilizing community resources and services.
  • Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
  • Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
  • Assisted with researching grants and grant writing tasks.

Education

Master of Arts - Education, Secondary Social Studies Licensure

Augsburg College
01.2019 - 01.2020

Teaching the Culturally Linguistically Diverse - undefined

Regis University

Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies and International Political Science

Winona State University

Skills

Equity Focused

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Leadership

  • Serve on Restorative Practices Development team and support schoolwide implementation of Restorative Justice Practices
  • Serve on Multi-Tiered Support System committee to develop and implement alternative academic and behavioral supports
  • Lead Learner responsible for training and support of staff for schoolwide integration of Project Based Learning practices

Timeline

Social Studies Teacher

Osseo Area Schools, Park Center Senior High IB World School
07.2019 - Current

Master of Arts - Education, Secondary Social Studies Licensure

Augsburg College
01.2019 - 01.2020

Social Studies Teacher

Blaine High School
01.2018 - 01.2019

Student Council Lead Sponsor

Vista PEAK Preparatory
05.2017 - 06.2018

Social Studies Teacher

Aurora Public Schools
10.2014 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies and International Political Science

Winona State University

Teaching the Culturally Linguistically Diverse - undefined

Regis University

Program Coordinator

AmeriCorps National And Community Service
2007 - 2010
Katie Zieba