Kathleen Cummings
Lutz
Summary
Distinguished educator with a track record of fostering literacy development and enhancing student motivation across diverse communities. Expert in curriculum development and technology integration, blending instructional best practices with strong relationship-building skills to create a supportive learning environment.
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.
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Academy At The Lakes
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Teacher
Pasco County School District
08.2020 - 12.2024
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
08.1992 - 06.2020
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Teacher, Grade 1
Westwood Regional School District
08.1987 - 06.1992
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Education
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Instructional best practices
- Literacy development
- Reporting and documentation
- Student motivation
- Serving diverse communities
- Curriculum development
- Relationship building
- Faculty collaboration
- Cooperative learning experience
- Positive role model and mentor
- Excellent classroom management
- Technology integration
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for preschool educators.
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Springfield Park Elementary School.
- National Board Certification
- Student Teacher Supervisor
Timeline
Teacher
Academy At The Lakes
01.2024 - Current
Teacher
Pasco County School District
08.2020 - 12.2024
Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
08.1992 - 06.2020
Teacher, Grade 1
Westwood Regional School District
08.1987 - 06.1992
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Education
Jacksonville University
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