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Kathryn Udoff

educator
Parker, CO

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

TOSA/Teacher Leader

Aurora Public School District
07.2013 - 03.2016
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Reading Interventionist/Team Leader

Aurora Public School District
07.2013 - 03.2016
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to students success.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success, per instructional leadership committee guide lines and expectations.
  • Used LLI resources (Fountas and Pinnell) to test, assess, and create lesson plans for intensive literacy support based upon students needs.
  • Acted as the AGATE liaison for gifted and talented students, which entailed attendance of conferences, the administration of CoGat testing and implementation of advanced learning plans and working my colleagues to ensure they had the support needed.

4th Grade Literacy Teacher/Teacher Leader

Aurora Public School District
07.2013 - 03.2016
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success, per instructional leadership committee guide lines and expectations.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to students success.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Acted as the AGATE liaison for gifted and talented students, which entailed attendance of conferences, the administration of CoGat testing and implementation of advanced learning plans and working my colleagues to ensure they had the support needed.

2nd Grade Teacher

Aurora Public School District
07.2001 - 05.2013
  • Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.

3rd Grade Teacher/AGATE Liaison

Aurora Public School District
07.2001 - 05.2013
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Headed the Red Ribbon Project for our school, a military specific honor where only a handful of elementary schools are chosen in APS.
  • Acted as the AGATE liaison for gifted and talented students, which entailed attendance of conferences, the administration of CoGat testing and implementation of advanced learning plans and working my colleagues to ensure they had the support needed.
  • Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.

CLIP Interventionist

Aurora Public School District
07.2001 - 05.2008
  • Planned daily activities to keep 1st grade students engaged and on track with literacy specific learning goals.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO
05.2002

Skills

- Experience with children of all ages and abilities Motivate, encourage, relate to and inspire students to learn in a community environment

- Very energetic, compassionate, caring, responsible, and professional

-Believe that all children can learn and that learning should be hands-on and tailored to each individual

Timeline

TOSA/Teacher Leader

Aurora Public School District
07.2013 - 03.2016

Reading Interventionist/Team Leader

Aurora Public School District
07.2013 - 03.2016

4th Grade Literacy Teacher/Teacher Leader

Aurora Public School District
07.2013 - 03.2016

2nd Grade Teacher

Aurora Public School District
07.2001 - 05.2013

3rd Grade Teacher/AGATE Liaison

Aurora Public School District
07.2001 - 05.2013

CLIP Interventionist

Aurora Public School District
07.2001 - 05.2008

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Colorado Denver

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