Kathleen Moore
Abilene,TX
Summary
Passionate educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and emotional skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance Instructor
Abilene Performing Arts Company
Abilene, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Assisted studio owners in boosting class enrollment through effective marketing and promotional efforts.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
Private Piano Teacher
Self-employeed
Abilene, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading fluency, memorization, and proper form on the piano using research-based practices including multiple exposures and fluency flash cards.
- Implemented effective practice strategies such as practice charts which were designed to help students optimize their home rehearsal time between lessons.
- Communicated with parents regularly to provide updates on student progress, address concerns, and discuss future goals and learning objectives.
- Inspired a lifelong love of music in students by nurturing creativity, curiosity, and self-expression throughout the learning process.
Student Teacher
Wylie ISD
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Increased students'' critical thinking skills through the implementation of group projects and problem-solving exercises.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Improved students' higher order thinking skills and content knowledge in all subject areas by developing lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented new classroom management strategies to positively reinforce desired behavior and create a safe and respect-centered environment in which negative behavior was not tolerated.
- Assisted in creating a nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional self-regulation and academic growth for all students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Music Teacher
Kenley School
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented a curriculum for grade levels ranging from 1st-8th grade educating students on the fundamentals and history of music.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Collaborated with community arts organizations to bring real-world experiences into classrooms and provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.
- Differentiated lesson plans for diverse students, resulting in increased motivation and progress.
- Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into music lessons and enhance student learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences - Early Childhood-6th Grade Education
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene, TX05.2024
Minor - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene, TX05.2024
Skills
- Individualized support
- Performance Assessments
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Relationship Building
- Behavior Management
- Inquiry-based learning
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Positive Reinforcement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
Certification
- Texas Teacher Certification-Expected completion May, 2024
Certification Exams Completed:
- Core Subjects EC–6 – English Language Arts and Reading (Oct 21, 2023)
- Core Subjects EC–6 – Mathematics (Oct 21, 2023)
- Core Subjects EC–6 – Social Studies (Oct 21, 2023)
- Core Subjects EC–6 – Science (Oct 21, 2023)
- Core Subjects EC–6 – Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education (Oct 21, 2023)
- Science of Teaching Reading (May 13, 2023)
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (Feb 23, 2023) - English as a Second Language Supplemental (Feb 9, 2023)
Timeline
Student Teacher
Wylie ISD
01.2024 - 05.2024
Dance Instructor
Abilene Performing Arts Company
08.2021 - Current
Music Teacher
Kenley School
08.2021 - 12.2023
Private Piano Teacher
Self-employeed
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences - Early Childhood-6th Grade Education
Hardin Simmons University
Minor - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Hardin Simmons University
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