Katherine (Kate) Clute
Bethesda,Maryland
Summary
Experienced elementary educator with 21 years of teaching in diverse settings in the U.S., Japan, India, and Latvia. Dedicated to creating inclusive, flexible, and fun classroom environment that fosters meaningful learning through a balanced approach of inquiry-based and direct instruction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Bullis School
07.2023 - Current
- Provide explicit phonics instruction daily with Really Great Reading.
- Collaborate with assistant teacher to provide individualized support for students with special needs.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of each student within the classroom setting.
- Created forest Fridays program for first grade
- Founding member of lower school Sunshine Committee.
- Social Studies Leadership committee member.
- Lower school admissions support/reader.
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
River School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborate with Speech Language Pathologist Co-teacher to support the needs of all students including those with hearing loss.
- Design yearly thematic curriculum using Universal Design for Learning to be both inquiry driven, project-based, and culturally responsive to students and Washington, D.C.
- Facilitated learning experiences that support an Anti-Racist/Anti-Bias curriculum that support equity and inclusion
- Presented regularly at faculty meetings in regards to planning and curriculum documentation.
- Member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee
3rd Grade PYP Classroom Teacher
International School of Latvia
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Used varied instructional practices in collaboration with assistant teacher, EAL teacher, and learning support teacher to meet the needs of linguistically, academically, and culturally diverse learners
- Updated current curricular Units of Inquiry to reflect the host country, local issues, and current events
- Integrate technology in meaningful and creative ways with a 1:1 iPad program
- Facilitated elementary school faculty meetings as Literacy Leader in collaboration with curriculum coordinator and visiting consultants
1st and 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
American Embassy School
08.2013 - 06.2020
- Co-teach and co-plan with three other grade-level teachers, EAL and Learning Support teachers to support students in an inclusive classroom community
- Integrate technology in meaningful and creative ways with a 1:1 iPad program
- Team Leader 2016-2018
1st and 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Bronx Community Charter School
07.2011 - 06.2013
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Bank Street School for Children
07.2010 - 06.2011
Grade 3 Assistant Teacher
PS 166 Richard Rodgers Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2010
Elementary School (K-6) English Teacher
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
08.2006 - 06.2008
Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Browne Academy
08.2004 - 06.2006
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Literacy And Childhood Education Dual Deg
Bank Street Graduate College of Education
New York, New York06-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA06-2004
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent communication
- Classroom management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking and organization
- Student relationships and engagement
- Curriculum development
- Safe, positive learning environment
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - DC Department of Education (valid until 2027).
- IMSE Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training (Completed 2023)
- Responsive Classroom 4 Day Course (Completed 2013, 2024)
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association (valid until 2026).
Timeline
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Bullis School
07.2023 - Current
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
River School
08.2022 - 06.2023
3rd Grade PYP Classroom Teacher
International School of Latvia
07.2020 - 06.2022
1st and 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
American Embassy School
08.2013 - 06.2020
1st and 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Bronx Community Charter School
07.2011 - 06.2013
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Bank Street School for Children
07.2010 - 06.2011
Grade 3 Assistant Teacher
PS 166 Richard Rodgers Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2010
Elementary School (K-6) English Teacher
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
08.2006 - 06.2008
Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Browne Academy
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Elementary Education Certification - DC Department of Education (valid until 2027).
- IMSE Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training (Completed 2023)
- Responsive Classroom 4 Day Course (Completed 2013, 2024)
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association (valid until 2026).
Master of Arts - Teaching Literacy And Childhood Education Dual Deg
Bank Street Graduate College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Mary Washington
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