KATHRYN M. LACKER
Blauvelt,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented teacher candidate caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Teaching Assistant
South Orangetown Central School District
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress, concerns, and achievements.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
South Orangetown Central School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Independently taught and monitored classroom of students.
- Employed leadership skills in teaching classes of multiple grades.
- Collaborated with multiple members of staff from each building.
Student Teaching: Daily Rotation With General Ed.
Gardnertown Leadership Academy
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Differentiated Instruction according to ability and English-speaking levels.
- Collaborated with staff during fourth grade teacher and staff meetings.
- Met with parents to discuss progress of their child at Meet the Teacher night.
Student Teaching: Integrated Co-Teach Classroom
Gideney Avenue Memorial School
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Employed multiple individual and class behavior management strategies.
- Differentiated Instruction according to ability and skill levels.
- Developed unique and engaging learning activities that accomplished learning objectives in English, Mathematics, Science and Social studies; implemented Common Core Standards
- Employed multiple teaching strategies; direct, cooperative and inquiry-based lessons
Education
Master of Science - CDIT
University At Albany
Albany, NY05.2025
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Elementary Education
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY05.2022
Skills
- Material Preparation
- Student Tutoring
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Student Assessments
- Student Engagement
Certification
New York, Initial Certification: 09/01/2022
Childhood Education
(Grades 1-6)
Middle School Extension:
Specialty in Mathematics
(Grades 7-9)
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List- Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022
- Mount Saint Mary College Ralph Scholar Award
- Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
- Magna Cum Laude
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
South Orangetown Central School District
09.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
South Orangetown Central School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
Student Teaching: Daily Rotation With General Ed.
Gardnertown Leadership Academy
10.2021 - 12.2021
Student Teaching: Integrated Co-Teach Classroom
Gideney Avenue Memorial School
09.2021 - 10.2021
Master of Science - CDIT
University At Albany
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Elementary Education
Mount Saint Mary College
Related Experience
Camp Counselor and Bus Counselor: Woodmont Day Camp
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
Summer 2019
- Communication with parents, superiors and campers
- Activity planning and oversight
- Collaboration
- Team building and conflict resolution.
Student Teaching Experience
Grade 3, Gidney Avenue Memorial School, Newburgh, NY,
- Employed multiple individual and class behavior management strategies.,
- Differentiated Instruction according to ability and skill levels.,
- Developed unique and engaging learning activities that accomplished learning objectives in English, Mathematics, Science and Social studies;
- Implemented Common Core Standards, Employed multiple teaching strategies; direct, cooperative and inquiry-based lessons
Grade 4, Gardnertown Leadership Academy, Gardnertown, NY,
- Developed learning activities that accomplish learning objectives in Mathematics and Science.,
- Differentiated Instruction according to ability and English-speaking levels.,
- Collaborated with staff during fourth grade teacher and staff meetings.,
- Met with parents to discuss progress of their child at Meet the Teacher night.
Extracurricular Activities
- Vice President/ Member, Mount Saint Mary College SCEC Organization, 2019-2022
- Member, Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society, 2018-2022
- Special Olympics Volunteer, 2019
Related Experience
Camp Counselor and Bus Counselor: Woodmont Day Camp
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
Summer 2019
- Communication with parents, superiors and campers
- Activity planning and oversight
- Collaboration
- Team building and conflict resolution.
Student Teaching Experience
Grade 3, Gidney Avenue Memorial School, Newburgh, NY,
- Employed multiple individual and class behavior management strategies.,
- Differentiated Instruction according to ability and skill levels.,
- Developed unique and engaging learning activities that accomplished learning objectives in English, Mathematics, Science and Social studies;
- Implemented Common Core Standards, Employed multiple teaching strategies; direct, cooperative and inquiry-based lessons
Grade 4, Gardnertown Leadership Academy, Gardnertown, NY,
- Developed learning activities that accomplish learning objectives in Mathematics and Science.,
- Differentiated Instruction according to ability and English-speaking levels.,
- Collaborated with staff during fourth grade teacher and staff meetings.,
- Met with parents to discuss progress of their child at Meet the Teacher night.
Extracurricular Activities
- Vice President/ Member, Mount Saint Mary College SCEC Organization, 2019-2022
- Member, Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society, 2018-2022
- Special Olympics Volunteer, 2019
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