Kathryn Marcouiller
San Francisco
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong focus on team collaboration and curriculum development. Successfully designed and implemented innovative lesson plans and mentored fellow educators, contributing to improved instructional practices and enhanced student engagement across diverse learning environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Freedom Dreaming in Ethnic Studies Researcher
Stanford University, Graduate School of Education
11.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented unit and lesson plans introducing ethnic studies concepts for use in 8th grade.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and graduate students to design and execute research initiatives focused on ethnic studies.
- Presented research findings at academic conferences, increasing awareness and engagement with ethnic studies topics.
- Gathered and organized various products including student work and filmed lessons for research purposes.
Collaborative Partner and Teacher Participant
UC Berkeley Integrated Action Civics Project and The Library of Congress
11.2024 - Current
- Collaborated on an initiative between UC Berkeley and The Library of Congress to pair teachers across the country in developing lessons connecting local histories and students.
- Designed curriculum materials that align with national educational standards for local history related to Indigenous resistance to colonization.
- Managed project timelines and facilitated collaboration between classes, aligning efforts with institutional goals and meeting stakeholder expectations.
Induction Coach
SFUSD Induction New Teacher Support Program
08.2023 - Current
- Mentored new educators through observation cycles, providing constructive feedback to promote reflective practice.
- Developed and implemented individualized coaching plans for new teachers to enhance instructional practices.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for instructional improvement and support targeted interventions.
Instructional Leadership Team Member
James Denman Middle School ILT
08.2023 - Current
- Analyzed student performance data across various metrics to guide strategic decision-making initiatives, influencing curriculum adjustments.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff, improving instructional techniques in academic ownership and essential content delivery.
- Collaborated with educators to design and implement school improvement plans, resulting in targeted enhancements to student learning environments.
Department Chair
SFUSD History/Social Studies Department
08.2021 - Current
- Mentored faculty to foster collaborative teaching practices and enhance instructional effectiveness across the department.
- Led curriculum development initiatives aligning History/Social Studies programs with educational standards to improve program relevance.
- Co-created department wide resources, leveled by grade, to vertically and horizontally align skills.
- Planned and coordinated yearly open house event, "History Night," collaborating across various departments to host event for hundreds of families each year.
Classroom Teacher
James Denman Middle School
01.2016 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Utilized technology to enhance classroom learning and student engagement.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management strategies.
Seasonal Park Ranger
National Park Service, Alcatraz Island
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed educational programs for visitors, increasing awareness of Alcatraz Island's history and environment, focusing on Indigenous history and natural spaces.
- Developed and implemented visitor engagement strategies, improving overall experience through interactive activities like the supervision of closed spaces, group tours and collaborative dialogue interpretive strategies.
- Created and updated standard operating procedures, enhancing conservation efforts and ensuring visitor safety.
- Engaged with visitors, educating them on park rules and safety measures to foster a respectful and informed visitor experience.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of San Francisco, School of Education
San Francisco, CA05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - United States And European History
University of San Francisco, College of Arts And Sciences
San Francisco, CA05-2014
Skills
- Team collaboration
- MS office
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Interpreting results
- Research planning
- Data collection and organization
- Data analysis
Accomplishments
Co-presented Freedom Dreaming in Ethnic Studies research at 2026 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Conference and 2026 Teachers for Social Justice (T4SJ) Conference
Certification
Single Subject Social Studies Teaching Credential
Timeline
Freedom Dreaming in Ethnic Studies Researcher
Stanford University, Graduate School of Education
11.2024 - Current
Collaborative Partner and Teacher Participant
UC Berkeley Integrated Action Civics Project and The Library of Congress
11.2024 - Current
Induction Coach
SFUSD Induction New Teacher Support Program
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Leadership Team Member
James Denman Middle School ILT
08.2023 - Current
Department Chair
SFUSD History/Social Studies Department
08.2021 - Current
Classroom Teacher
James Denman Middle School
01.2016 - Current
Seasonal Park Ranger
National Park Service, Alcatraz Island
05.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of San Francisco, School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - United States And European History
University of San Francisco, College of Arts And Sciences
Committee
- 2017- SFUSD H/SS Department Core Curriculum Committee
- 2019-20- SFUSD H/SS Humanizing History Committee (Stanford GSE Collaboration)
- 2020- SFUSD Pandemic Launching Units Curriculum Committee
- 2023- SFUSD H/SS Department Textbook Selection Committee