Kathleen Estes
Richland,Michigan
Summary
Accomplished educator with over 30 years of exemplary and highly effective teaching at Lakeview School District, enhancing student academic growth and teacher effectiveness through innovative instructional strategies and targeted interventions in a safe and fostering environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Lakeview School District
01.1993 - Current
- Fostered a dynamic and inclusive learning environment committed to the academic and personal growth of each student in a diverse community
- Implemented scaffolding techniques and targeted interventions to develop and enhance students’ educational comprehension and foundations
- Assessed student understanding in order to identify areas of improvement and apply effective strategies to bridge learning gaps
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Served as an Instructional Team Leader for my Professional Learning Community
- Helped create and implement curriculum in many subjects for many years
- Maintained meticulous notes and records to help guide students' next steps
- Served as an active member of the school's Leadership Team
- Planned and led many Professional Development meetings for teachers
- Maintained a high commitment to Professional Development in all subject areas both through the school district and on my own
Instructional Coach/Reading Interventionist
Lakeview School District
08.2009 - 06.2015
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching that encouraged reflective thinking
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Provided scaffolding and intervention in reading and writing to an assigned caseload of students on a daily basis.
- Maintained consistent and meaningful communication with teachers, principals, and parents to share intervention strategies, make informed decisions regarding next steps, and propel student growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Comp. Major/Social Sciences Minor/Ed
Hope College
Holland, MI05.1990
Skills
- Critical Thinker
- Creative
- Highly organized
- Meticulous with record keeping and developing next steps for students
- Motivating students
- Dependable
- Student Engagement
- Communicating with others
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Building relationships
- High achiever
Professional Development
- AVMR Course 1
- AVMR Course 2
- AVMR Fractions (Summer 2024)
- Cognitive Coaching
- Starr Certified Trauma and Resilience Practitioner
Timeline
Instructional Coach/Reading Interventionist
Lakeview School District
08.2009 - 06.2015
Teacher
Lakeview School District
01.1993 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Comp. Major/Social Sciences Minor/Ed
Hope College
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