Kathrine Smith
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Experienced Elementary School Classroom Teacher. Flexible, compassionate, curious, knowledgeable, kind .
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
CMSD12
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Private Teacher
Richard & Sarah Johnson
Penrose, CO
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Taught Kindergartner and 8th Grader in their home.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards for both. Lessons drawn from textbooks, online resources, and previous instruction.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Mountain Song Community School
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Planned lessons according to Waldorf Pedagogy, needs of students in class, and Colorado State Standards.
- Taught Math, Science, Social Studies, and English Language Arts.
- Supplemented lessons with hands-on activities such as: painting, sculpting, cooking, sewing, nature walks, drawing, songs, poetry, games, movement.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Reviewed Individualized Education Plans with parents.
- Assessed progress by administering/evaluating tests results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Teacher's Assistant & Substitute Teacher
Mountain Song Community School
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Education
Coursework Toward Master's Degree - Library & Information Management
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS1999
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.1998
Skills
- Educational Activities Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite, Infinite Campus, Google Classroom/Docs, PC literate
- Literary knowledge
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Close work with Special Education students/instructors
- Student records management
- Testing and grading
- Previous certifications: CPI, CPR, First Aide, Mandated Reporter
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
CMSD12
02.2022 - Current
Private Teacher
Richard & Sarah Johnson
09.2020 - 05.2021
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Mountain Song Community School
09.2017 - 06.2020
Teacher's Assistant & Substitute Teacher
Mountain Song Community School
11.2015 - 06.2017
Coursework Toward Master's Degree - Library & Information Management
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Kansas
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