Kathleen Bartholomew
Breinigsville,PA
Summary
Experienced Language Arts Teacher who is successful in building strong verbal and written communication skills in junior high and high school students. Encouraged superior writing skills through creative thinking, critical analysis, grammar, and spelling. Very knowledgeable about curriculum selection and skilled at lesson planning, record keeping, problem-solving, and classroom management. Highly effective at promoting learning and encouraging well-rounded development through written assignments, oral exercises, and testing protocols.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Arts -teacher
Faith Christian Academy
08.2007 - 07.2023
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Encouraged independent thought, critical analysis, and expression of original ideas.
- Evaluated the academic skills of each student through verbal assessments and varied graded assignments.
- Helped students develop academic, social, and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into the classroom.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support the needs of students.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for a complete support network.
Middle School English Teacher and Lead Teacher
Quakertown Christian School
07.2003 - 07.2007
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Taught students how to express ideas in detail through speeches and compositions.
- Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Planned and organized eighth-grade class trip
- Lead Teacher for the middle school department: assessed lesson plans, implemented motivational teaching methods, and supported the teachers in their various roles.
Special Education Teacher and Peer Facilitator
Columbia County Christian School
08.1999 - 07.2003
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on a variety of instructional techniques.
- Supported general education teachers in implementing strategies to meet the needs of students.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Evaluated the education staff through classroom observation, feedback, and recommendations.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Special Education
Fordham University
The Bronx, NYBachelor of Science - Educational Psychology And Elementary Education
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NYElementary Education
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NYSkills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Vocabulary and Spelling Instruction
- Sentence Structure/Grammatical Skills
- Different Learning Styles
- Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Individualized Support
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Social Behaviors
- Organizational Abilities
Timeline
English Language Arts -teacher
Faith Christian Academy
08.2007 - 07.2023
Middle School English Teacher and Lead Teacher
Quakertown Christian School
07.2003 - 07.2007
Special Education Teacher and Peer Facilitator
Columbia County Christian School
08.1999 - 07.2003
Master of Science - Elementary Special Education
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology And Elementary Education
SUNY College At Brockport
Elementary Education
Roberts Wesleyan College
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