Kathryn Black
2059 E. Brown Rd. Mesa,AZ
Summary
Professional educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Easily adapts to different classroom settings and subjects. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts and can work within constraints of school guidelines and policies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
Northern Arizona University
09.1999 - 05.2013
- Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
Director of Assessment and Special Projects
Mesa Public Schools
06.2004 - 07.2011
- Oversaw the administration of district-level and state-level assessments
- Compiled assessment data for the district as well as individual schools
Language Arts Curriculum Specialist
Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, AZ
08.1995 - 05.2004
- Collaborated with teachers to determine course objectives in line with state standards.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all English courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
Classroom Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
08.1978 - 05.1995
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Education
Master of Education -
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ08.1983
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.1977
Skills
- Special Projects
- Graduate-Level Teaching
- Materials Preparation and Presentation
- Encouraging Students
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Creation
- Academic Standards
- Faculty Collaboration
- Teacher Training
- Discussion Facilitation
- Faculty and Staff Training
- Test and Assignment Evaluation
Timeline
Director of Assessment and Special Projects
Mesa Public Schools
06.2004 - 07.2011
Adjunct Instructor
Northern Arizona University
09.1999 - 05.2013
Language Arts Curriculum Specialist
Mesa Public Schools
08.1995 - 05.2004
Classroom Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
08.1978 - 05.1995
Master of Education -
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arizona
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