Kathlen Rigby
Johnstown,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
These skills make me a worthy candidate for a diverse number of positions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Ferndale Area School District
Johnstown, PA
09.2005 - 01.2024
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Cultivated relationships with community partners such as local businesses or organizations for additional learning opportunities outside the classroom.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the year using data tracking systems such as AIMSweb or DIBELS.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to improve academic achievement among all learners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown
Johnstown, PA12-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown
Johnstown, PA05-1989
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Style Assessment
- Positive Role Model and MentorEducation Endorsement
- Community Involvement
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Learning Strategies
- Reporting and Documentation
- Technology Integration
- Effective Listening
- Alternative Learning Methods
Certification
- Elementary Education K-8 December 2001
Timeline
Teacher
Ferndale Area School District
09.2005 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown