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Katherine (Kathy) Frederick

Mineral Wells,WV

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Substitute Teacher

Wood County Schools
Parkersburg, WV
08.2021 - Current

Summit Success Academy (October 2021 to present)

  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.

History Teacher - AP Human Geography

Wood County Schools - Parkersburg High School
Parkersburg, WV
08.2020 - 06.2021

Planned and implemented instruction aligned with AP College Board curriculum.

Established and maintained online instruction via Microsoft TEAMS.

Professional Substitute Teacher

Wood County Schools
Parkersburg, WV
08.2018 - 06.2020

Established and upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Music Teacher

St. Mary's County Public Schools
Leonardtown, MD
08.1983 - 06.2018
  • Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for more than 200 students each year.
  • Organized shows and recitals and booking musicians for classroom demonstrations.
  • Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
  • Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
  • Guided and oversaw music department in accomplishing educational benchmarks through curriculum planning, instruction, composition and performance.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
12.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Alderson-Broaddus College
Philippi, WV
05.1987

Skills

  • Organization and Planning
  • Staff Collaboration
  • Group Dynamics
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Classroom and Activity Supervision
  • Performance Optimization Strategies
  • Classroom Management

Timeline

Professional Substitute Teacher

Wood County Schools
08.2021 - Current

History Teacher - AP Human Geography

Wood County Schools - Parkersburg High School
08.2020 - 06.2021

Professional Substitute Teacher

Wood County Schools
08.2018 - 06.2020

Music Teacher

St. Mary's County Public Schools
08.1983 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

McDaniel College

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Alderson-Broaddus College
Katherine (Kathy) Frederick