KATHLEEN HUTCHISON WOOD
Columbia
Summary
I am seeking a position that will allow me to use my exceptional communication skills along with my extensive backgrounds in education and problem resolution to benefit the education community from outside the classroom.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Richland County School District 2
08.2023 - Current
- Provided rigorous instruction in math and science using a dual curriculum of both South Carolina College and Career Ready and Core Knowledge standards.
- Used data provided by various assessments to differentiate instruction methods.
- Implemented evidence-based methods of teaching, most notably, Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA), which I have seen the benefits of and which I am encouraging others in our school to adopt.
6th Grade Pre-Algebra Teacher
Williamsburg James City County Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught multiple levels of sixth-grade students pre-algebra based on Virginia Standards of Learning.
- As a prior elementary teacher, helped bridge the gap between elementary and middle school for our sixth graders.
- Worked with the math team to ensure we were covering all standards, with a strong focus on areas of need.
4th Grade Teacher
New Kent County Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Taught students math, reading, social studies, and science.
- Was responsible for the fourth grade team’s science lesson plan.
- Led Odyssey of the Mind team.
Long-term Substitute
New Kent County Public Schools
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Covered the duties of a fifth-grade teacher and then of a first-grade teacher for most of the school year.
- After the school shut down for the pandemic, I kept in touch with the first-grade students via Zoom to ensure they experienced some continuity and that they had some sense of security in the absence of their daily school routine.
4th Grade Elementary School Teacher, Math and Science
Center for Knowledge North, Richland School District 2
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Provided rigorous instruction in math and science using a dual curriculum of both South Carolina College and Career Ready and Core Knowledge standards.
- Used data provided by various assessments to differentiate instruction methods.
Teacher, Third Grade Math, Fifth Grade Math and Science
Forest Lake Elementary NASA Explorer School Magnet, Richland School District 2
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented a differentiated, technology-rich curriculum for students with a wide variety of learning styles, interests, and abilities.
- Sponsored LEGO Club, 'Eagle Expressions' literary magazine, and Richland 2 Film Festival group.
- Designed grade-level web page.
- Represented school on the Richland 2 elementary math team.
Taxpayer Advocate
Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service
05.1991 - 02.1997
- Assisted Federal taxpayers with problems that had not been satisfactorily resolved through regular channels at the Internal Revenue Service.
- Served both as the taxpayer’s advocate and as a civil servant who ensured that tax laws were applied fairly and according to the law without bias.
Secretary, Branch Chief, Examination Division
Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service
05.1991 - 02.1997
- Provided secretarial support to the Chief of the Examination Branch in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Acted as a resource to the secretaries to the Chief’s managers.
- Served as backup to the Division Chief’s secretarial staff.
Education
M.Ed. - Elementary Education (with Honors)
American Public University
West Virginia01.2013
B.A. - Business Administration
Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina01.1987
Skills
- Advanced computer technology skills
- Google Products
- Microsoft products
- Simple webpage design
- Online sharing and collaboration
- Creating and utilizing online assessments
Timeline
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Richland County School District 2
08.2023 - Current
6th Grade Pre-Algebra Teacher
Williamsburg James City County Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
Long-term Substitute
New Kent County Public Schools
01.2020 - 05.2021
4th Grade Teacher
New Kent County Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
4th Grade Elementary School Teacher, Math and Science
Center for Knowledge North, Richland School District 2
08.2016 - 02.2019
Teacher, Third Grade Math, Fifth Grade Math and Science
Forest Lake Elementary NASA Explorer School Magnet, Richland School District 2
04.2013 - 06.2015
Taxpayer Advocate
Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service
05.1991 - 02.1997
Secretary, Branch Chief, Examination Division
Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service
05.1991 - 02.1997
B.A. - Business Administration
Columbia College
M.Ed. - Elementary Education (with Honors)
American Public University