Kathleen Fosmark
Teacher
Lacey,WA
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning, critical thinking, and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher/Summer Scholars
North Thurston Public Schools
Lacey, Washington
06.2022 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Substitute Teacher/ Long term
North Thurston Public Schools/ Chambers Prairie Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Substitute Teacher
North Thurston Public Schools
Lacey, Washington
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Services – Mental Health
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA 09.1992 - 05.1994
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Ashford University
10.2010 - 02.2012
Teaching /Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
01.2020 - 05.2021
Skills
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Core Values
Authenticity, personal growth, and impact awareness
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher/Summer Scholars
North Thurston Public Schools
06.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher/ Long term
North Thurston Public Schools/ Chambers Prairie Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Teaching /Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
01.2020 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
North Thurston Public Schools
01.2017 - 12.2021
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Ashford University
10.2010 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social Services – Mental Health
The Evergreen State College
09.1992 - 05.1994
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