Hi, I’m
Kathrina Andersen
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Seasoned educator offering 12 years of experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Passion for helping students meet their personal and academic goals. Desires growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
EMSISD
AVID Coordinator and Teacher
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance whenever needed.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Planned field trips for students and ensured to monitor budget amounts.
- Created lesson plans to assist students with creating their high school plan.
- Helped 7th and 8th grade students to select courses for 4 years of high school in addition to an endorsement.
Lily B. Clayton
Principal
01.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Facilitated PLC meetings, 504 meetings and ARD meetings
- Created campus Instructional Leadership Team
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness using the T-TESS model.
- Collaborated with PTA, and staff to create Centennial Celebration for Campus and Stakeholders.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification through weekly professional development.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Rosemont 6th Grade
Principal
01.2015 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Monitored English and Math departments regarding scheduling, tutoring plans, data analysis, and curriculum usage
- Facilitated PLC meetings, 504 meetings, and ARD meetings
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built and leveled campus schedule.
Trimble Tech HS
Assistant Principal
01.2011 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Provided guidance as the administrative delegate for LPAC committee, helping to determine correct placement and services for ESL students
- Served as the 9th grade administrator for 5 years
- Worked with students to determine high school course plan.
- Facilitated meetings among 9th grade at-risk team teachers
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Assisted in the administration and planning of state and local testing
- Provided staff development to groups of teachers
- Served as a liaison between parents and teachers
- Determined discipline for 9th grade students
- Met with 9th grade students regarding grade and attendance issues
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Monitored and supported new teachers.
Rosemont 6th grade
Lead Content Teacher
01.2008 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Provided staff development at the pyramid, department and campus level on the Principles of Learning
- Participated in Learning Walks focusing on IFL strategies
- Created TEKS based lessons for daily instruction
- Conducted bi-weekly department meetings dedicated to content planning
- Analyzed TAKS, benchmark and CBA data to determine strengths and weaknesses
- Facilitated department meetings on methods to address low reading skills
- Facilitated creation of a plan increasing student involvement using Kagan methods
- Acted as the liaison between the Literacy department and the campus
- Coordinated testing for local Reading benchmark and CBA tests
- Created testing relief schedule for TAKS and benchmark testing
- Observed teachers for evidence of Principals of Learning, Kagan strategies and utilization of the curriculum frameworks.
Education
University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX
M.Ed. Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
05.2009
University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA
B.A. Elementary Education
12.1999
University Overview
Minor: Reading/ English
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Student Engagement
- Academic advising
- Relationship Building
- Staff Development
- Effective Communication
- Student relations
- Punctual and Dependable
- Professionalism
Certification
- Elementary Education 1-8
- Reading 1-8
- English 1-8
- ESL 1-8
- Principal EC-12
- T-TESS
- Texas Reading Academy
Timeline
AVID Coordinator and Teacher
EMSISD
07.2022 - Current
Principal
Lily B. Clayton
01.2021 - 01.2022
Principal
Rosemont 6th Grade
01.2015 - 01.2021
Assistant Principal
Trimble Tech HS
01.2011 - 01.2015
Lead Content Teacher
Rosemont 6th grade
01.2008 - 01.2011
University of Texas at Arlington
M.Ed. Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Northern Iowa
B.A. Elementary Education
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