Kathryn Zipser
Williamsburg,MI
Summary
Distinguished educator with a robust history at Traverse City Area Public Schools, excelling in classroom management and innovative teaching strategies. Renowned for fostering strong relationships and academic growth, consistently chosen for reliability and outstanding performance. Expert in reading and literacy, promoting academic performance, fostering social skills, character development, instructional technology and differentiated instruction, enhancing student engagement and achievement. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Traverse City Area Public Schools
04.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Elementary Teacher, First, Second, and Third Grade
Traverse City Area Public Schools
08.1995 - 07.2022
- 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.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Mentored various new teachers throughout my career in TCAPS.
- Served on District and Building Leadership Team.
- Afterschool Tutor for individual students.
- Planned Curriculum nights for Parents.
Education
Master of Science - Specialization in Reading And Literacy
Walden University
OnlineSkills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Assisted in Technology with students
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson plan implementation
- Group instruction
- Complex Problem-solving
- Activity planning
- Behavior modeling
- Lesson implementation
- Safety awareness
- Disciplinary procedures
- Differentiated instruction
- Discipline
- Elementary education
- Special education
- Instructional strategies
- Multi-subject instruction
- Instructional technology
- IEP documentation
- Mathematics instruction
- Video conferencing
- Physical education instruction
- Language arts instruction
- Art and music instruction
- Social studies instruction
- Science instruction
- Creative problem solving
- Health and safety
- Lecturing and teaching
- Literacy strategies
- Reporting and documenting
- Mathematical concepts
- Organization and planning
- Multitasking and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Staff collaboration
- Decision-making
- Classroom and activity supervision
- Time management
- Enforcing classroom rules
- Multitasking
- Documentation and reporting
- Teaching life skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Issue resolution
- Problem-solving
- Written communication
- Active listening
- Sound judgment
- Conflict resolution
- Material distribution
- Lectures and discussions
- SMART technology
- Google classroom
- Assistive technologies
- Small group tutoring
- Organizational skills
- English fluency
- Team building
- Interpersonal communication
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Technology integration
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Problem-solving skills
- Oral communication
- Individualized instruction
- Student motivation
- Student remediation
- Student records management
- Field trip coordination
- Field trip organization
- Standardized tests
- Student needs assessment
- Student monitoring
- Play-based learning
- Materials sourcing
- Compliance standards
- Assigning and grading work
- Classroom materials selection
- Curriculum management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Curriculum development
- Interactive learning
- Project-based learning
- Student assessment
- Individualized learning
- Child development
- Student testing
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Behavioral management
- Cultural awareness
- Emotional intelligence
- Student evaluation
- Classroom technology
- Instructional design
- Literacy instruction
- Patience and persistence
- Student-centered learning
- Teacher collaboration
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Class management
- Team teaching
- Parental communication
- Positive behavior techniques
- Goal setting
- Individualized learning plans
- Michigan teaching certification
- Student needs assessments
- Cooperative learning experience
- Expectation management
- Progress reporting
- Community partnerships
- Zoom
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Distance learning
- Common core standards
- State standards adherence
- Learning tools and materials
- Learning management systems
- Field trip oversight
- Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Rewrote Report Cards for our 5th grade teachers.
- Oversaw 24-34 students per class.
- Taught over 800 students over the past 30 years.
- Improved test scores by 92% by reworking approach.
- Earned "Red Hot Teacher" in 2013..
- Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
Certification
- OSHA Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Traverse City Area Public Schools
04.2023 - Current
Elementary Teacher, First, Second, and Third Grade
Traverse City Area Public Schools
08.1995 - 07.2022
- OSHA Certified
Master of Science - Specialization in Reading And Literacy
Walden University
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