Kathryn Hawks
Ashland,VA
Summary
Seasoned Classroom Teacher with a proven track record at Hanover County Public Schools, excelling in inclusive teaching and classroom management. Mastered integrating technology and cooperative learning to enhance curriculum implementation and student engagement. Recognized for boosting academic achievement and fostering strong parent-teacher communication, demonstrating significant improvements in student learning outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Hanover County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Classroom Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2006 - 01.2011
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Masters in Teaching - Elementary School Teaching
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2002
Skills
Classroom Management
Parent-Teacher Communication
Technology Integration
Language Arts Instruction
Classroom Safety
Cooperative Learning
Lesson Plan Development
Inclusive Teaching
Test Administration
Curriculum Implementation
Behavior Management
Team Teaching and Collaboration
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Hanover County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2006 - 01.2011
Masters in Teaching - Elementary School Teaching
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
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