Kathryn Massengill
Clermont,FL
Summary
Highly qualified Educator and Program Director with over 20 years teaching across the curriculum. Proven Educational leader with a passion for educational environments that are diverse and inclusive. Encouraging and motivational professional committed to maintaining highest standards of professional integrity and reliability. Passionate citizen dedicated to a future in education where all bodies feel seen, heard, and appreciated for who they are.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Civics / World History Teacher
East Ridge Middle School, Lake County
Clermont, Florida
08.2021 - Current
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote engagement and success.
- Designed and delivered lesson plans using instructional materials, educational best practices and resources.
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Social Studied team leader (6th grade)
- Collaboration and communication with curriculum teams, parents, guidance and administration.
Full Steam Ahead Preschool Owner/Operator
Self Employed
Lehi, Utah
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Designed and delivered curriculum and experiences with STEAM framework.
- Created and managed advertising and all business communication.
- Managed budgets, accounts and costs.
Information, Analysis, and Research Teacher (8th)
American Community School, Amman
Amman, Jordan
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement, research and writing to promote critical thinking.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized IEP, 504, and gifted plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Tracked, recorded and reported quarterly growth and created plans and interventions based on data.
- Piloted after school program of "Passion Projects" involving Tedx style presentations
- 8th Grade team leader
- Member of School Strategic Planning Committee
- Advisory Council representative
Director of Student Activities
American Community School, Amman
Amman, Jordan
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Directed day-to-day operations of Middle School advisory program. (900 students, 60 staff)
- Planned, organized, directed all full school experiences (celebrations, assemblies, parent education, field trips, fundraisers).
- Developed partnerships with local businesses and education outreach to support our Week Without Walls experience.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans based on social-emotional, cultural awareness, inclusion practices, individual growth in advisory setting.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation with teaching teams.
- Developed year-long program, advertised, supervised support staff, budgeted Middle School after-school activity program.
- Piloted program creating Middle School student leaders to run clubs for Elementary age students.
Director of Activities
American School Of Doha
Doha, Qatar
08.2009 - 06.2014
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in advisory program
- Organized and supervised all full middle school experiences (field days, field trips, assemblies, parent education, orientation, celebrations, training)
- Designed and delivered professional development for staff on advisory, engagement, inclusion, social-emotional learning topics
- Designed and delivered community education for parents and other stakeholders on Middle School developmental topics
- Designed and delivered professional development on the importance of advisory and implementing effective programs in a Middle School setting at international Middle School conferences
- Organized, coordinated, and supervised after school sports program with Qatar/English association of school
- Established vendor relationships for Week Without Walls program (airlines, transportation, guide programs, service/nonprofit groups, accommodation, graphic printing).
- Planned and organized Week Without Walls experience for 6,7,8 grade
- Developed and managed Budget for Week Without Walls and After School activities programs (over US$800,000 annually)
- Documented and reported each program quarterly to Director and board
- Member of Faculty advisory committee (2011-2014)
- Accreditation Vertical Team (MS) leader (2012-2014)
- Member of Professional Learning Council (2006-2010
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
American School Of Doha
Doha, Qatar
08.2006 - 08.2009
- Built positive relationships with parents and diverse community members.
- Designed and delivered lessons according to core standards.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed, communicated, tracked compliance for students with IEP, 504, gifted, behavior plans.
- 5th Grade Head of Department (2007-2008)
- Member Electives Review task force which surveyed school community stakeholders to implement electives classes to best serve the needs of the diverse community (2006)
Kindergarten Teacher
Seoul International School
Seoul, Korea
08.2001 - 06.2006
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Ensured needs of ESL learners were met and tracked growth.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised effective classroom management focused on positive behavior by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Head of Pre-k/K Department
6th Grade Teacher
Legacy Elementary, Alpine District
American Fork, Utah
08.1999 - 06.2001
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Integrated technology into the classroom as an instructional tool.
Education
Certificate of International School Leadership - Organizational Leadership
Principal Training Center
Miami, Florida06.2011
Masters of Education - Leadership, Systemic Change
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Utah Valley University
Orem, Utah05.1999
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Instructional design
- Staff Development and Public Speaking
- Curriculum Development
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Student Advocacy
- Planning and Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Creativity
- Organization and attention to detail
- Resourceful and Enterprising
- Logistical planning and coordination
Timeline
Civics / World History Teacher
East Ridge Middle School, Lake County
08.2021 - Current
Full Steam Ahead Preschool Owner/Operator
Self Employed
08.2017 - 03.2020
Information, Analysis, and Research Teacher (8th)
American Community School, Amman
08.2014 - 06.2016
Director of Student Activities
American Community School, Amman
08.2014 - 06.2016
Director of Activities
American School Of Doha
08.2009 - 06.2014
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
American School Of Doha
08.2006 - 08.2009
Kindergarten Teacher
Seoul International School
08.2001 - 06.2006
6th Grade Teacher
Legacy Elementary, Alpine District
08.1999 - 06.2001
Certificate of International School Leadership - Organizational Leadership
Principal Training Center
Masters of Education - Leadership, Systemic Change
Framingham State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Utah Valley University