Katheryn O'Steen
Metairie,LA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Lakeshore High School, specializing in environmental education and classroom management. Successfully established active Environmental Clubs, fostering community engagement and volunteer coordination. Proven ability to develop innovative lessons that connect historical topics to current issues, enhancing student learning and participation.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Pella Crossing Partners Organic Farms
Hygiene, Colorado
09.2013 - 10.2024
- Developed an organic farm in Hygiene Colorado.
- Worked in the Local community with organizations like ‘Kiss the Earth” to support and educate children and families.
Social Studies teacher
Lakeshore High School
Mandeville, LA
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Instructor of gifted and regular education world geography, free enterprise and world history.
- Developed lessons that engaged students in environmental and historical topics relating them to current issues in our world today.
- Established Environmental Club at newest high school in Mandeville, LA.
Social Studies teacher
Fontainebleau High School
Mandeville, LA
08.2001 - 05.2009
- Instructor of gifted and regular education world geography, American history and psychology.
- Developed lessons that engaged students in environmental and historical topics relating them to current issues in our world today.
- Established Environmental Club at Fontainebleau High School in 2001.
- In this capacity developed volunteer excursions with Keep Mandeville Beautiful, Northlake Nature Center and the Nature conservancy.
- Our group was one of the largest and most active at Fontainebleau High school, venturing on many outdoor canoeing and camping trips.
Social Studies teacher
Ecole Classique School
08.1997 - 05.2001
- Instructor of seventh and eighth grade world geography and American history.
- Incorporated computer-based programs to enhance textbook materials and developed student directed activities to energize classroom learning.
Receptionist
WWNO Radio Station
01.1997 - 08.1998
- Handled various duties from answering telephones to filing purchase orders requests.
- Assisted in fundraising during Spring Fest drive.
- Handled data entry and tracking of member accounts.
Accounting and Textbook Acquisitions
Brent International School
03.1995 - 08.1997
- Responsible for procuring textbooks and teaching materials for the school.
- Handled billing and payment of domestic accounts.
- Responsible for international shipping of materials.
Preschool Teacher
Mulholland United Methodist Church
01.1994 - 06.1996
- Supervised a three-year old class.
- Created activities in order to stimulate young children’s interest in the world around them.
Middle School Teacher
Saint Paul Episcopal School
08.1991 - 06.1992
- Instructor of sixth grade world history and eighth grade algebra.
- In charge of the lower school computer program.
- Served as reading and mathematics aid in second grade.
- Soccer coach for coed school team.
Education
Graduate Course - Political Science & History
Southeastern University of Louisiana
Hammond, Louisiana08.2010
Certification - middle & secondary education
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - History
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana05.1989
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Environmental education
- Volunteer coordination
- Resource Management
- Problem Solving
- Community engagement
References
- Donna Shepherd, Special Education Teacher, Jefferson Parish Public Schools, 4620 Banks St, New Orleans, LA, 70119, (504) 813-9502
- Archana Soni, Master Teacher, Blythwood Schools, 8525 Holdenby Tri, Raleigh, NC, 27616, Archana0712@yahoo.com, (803) 206-4622
- Susie Cohen, Home School Coordinator, Artist, 106 Bohn Court, Lyons, CO, 80540, Susie.fryercohen@gmail.com, (770) 815-9748
Volunteer Experience
- Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, 2100 Collyer St, Longmont, CO, 80501
- Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA, 70448, (985) 626-1238, Worked with students from Fontainebleau & Lakeshore High Schools.
- Town of Abita Springs Museum, 22049 Main Street, Abita Springs, LA, 70420, (985) 871-5327, Docent for the trailhead museum.
Timeline
Pella Crossing Partners Organic Farms
09.2013 - 10.2024
Social Studies teacher
Lakeshore High School
08.2009 - 05.2011
Social Studies teacher
Fontainebleau High School
08.2001 - 05.2009
Social Studies teacher
Ecole Classique School
08.1997 - 05.2001
Receptionist
WWNO Radio Station
01.1997 - 08.1998
Accounting and Textbook Acquisitions
Brent International School
03.1995 - 08.1997
Preschool Teacher
Mulholland United Methodist Church
01.1994 - 06.1996
Middle School Teacher
Saint Paul Episcopal School
08.1991 - 06.1992
Graduate Course - Political Science & History
Southeastern University of Louisiana
Certification - middle & secondary education
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Arts - History
Loyola University New Orleans
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