Katheryn Plotner
Savoy,IL
Summary
Versatile Literacy Interventionist with 23 years of supporting academic goal achievement. Evaluates student literacy needs and implements individualized lesson plans. Well-versed in student needs assessment and reading skill and strategy instruction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Interventionist
Urbana School District 116
08.2014 - Current
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments to build foundational literacy skills of students in first-5th grade.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and other support staff to design and monitor interventions for students.
- Provided flexible small group and one-on-one literacy instruction.
- Worked as part of a school and district literacy team to provide support for classroom teachers and students in the areas of assessment and instruction.
- Provided staff trainings in the areas of literacy instruction, assessment tools, and data analysis.
SPLASH Jr. Co-Coordinator
Urbana School District 116
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Created after-school programming for student in 3rd-5th Grade.
- Selected and supervised staff to implement programming.
- Created documents and organizational systems from management of the program.
- Problem-solved issues related to staffing, transportation, food service and student behavior.
Intermediate Classroom and ESL Teacher
Urbana School District 116
08.2007 - 05.2014
- Differentiated instruction for a diverse class of students.
- Analyzed classroom, school, and district assessment data to inform instruction in the areas of literacy and mathematics.
- Used technology to create and implement engaging lessons.
- Integrated reading instruction and ESL strategies within lessons to ensure content was accessible to all learners.
Title 1/ ESL Teacher
Urbana School District 116
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Provided small group literacy instruction to increase student proficiency in the ares of literacy and English language development.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive activities that integrated content area topics.
Intermediate Classroom Teacher
Urbana School District 116
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
Literacy Leader
Urbana School District 116
08.2003 - 10.2004
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12.2012
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL08.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Millikin University
Decatur, IL05.2000
Skills
- Literacy Instruction
- Collaborative and team oriented
- Response to Intervention
- Assessment Management
- Google Suite of Tools
- Time management
Certification
- National Board Professional Teaching Standards (2022)
- Illinois Professional Teaching License
- General Administrative Endorsement
- English as a Second Language Endorsement
professional development
- Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS)
- Shifting the Balance K-2
- Illustrative Math
Committees
- Leal School Improvement Team (2020-2022, 2023-2024)
- ELA/SLA Committee Member (2022-2024)
- Tech Cadre Member (2022-2023)
Timeline
Literacy Interventionist
Urbana School District 116
08.2014 - Current
SPLASH Jr. Co-Coordinator
Urbana School District 116
01.2012 - 08.2012
Intermediate Classroom and ESL Teacher
Urbana School District 116
08.2007 - 05.2014
Title 1/ ESL Teacher
Urbana School District 116
08.2006 - 05.2007
Intermediate Classroom Teacher
Urbana School District 116
08.2004 - 05.2006
Literacy Leader
Urbana School District 116
08.2003 - 10.2004
Master of Science - Education Administration
Eastern Illinois University
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Millikin University
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