Kathy Allen
Linden
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Certified Elementary Teacher with a proven track record at Avinger ISD, enhancing student comprehension through diverse teaching strategies. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and fostering collaborative learning environments, I prioritize child development and emotional growth, ensuring all students thrive academically and socially.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Elementary Teacher
Avinger ISD
05.2007 - 05.2024
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adjusting instructional approaches as needed.
- Established a supportive classroom atmosphere where students felt comfortable asking questions and participating actively in discussions.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Executive Secretary
Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church
10.1984 - 05.2007
- Handled confidential information in professional manner.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all aspects of personal, financial, and corporate information.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Served as a liaison between executives, staff members, clients, and stakeholders to maintain effective communication channels.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
Family Services Worker
Community Council/Head Start
08.1994 - 05.2006
- Improved family well-being by assessing needs and connecting them with appropriate community resources.
- Provided culturally sensitive services to diverse populations, ensuring equitable treatment for all clients served in the program.
- Increased parental involvement in children''s education by developing collaborative relationships between families and schools.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for foster children into stable homes by working collaboratively with foster parents, biological parents, and other stakeholders involved in the case management process.
Education
Teacher's Certification - Education
LeTourneau University
Longview, Texas05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology-Education
Texas A&M University
Texarkana, TX05-2002
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX05-1998
High School Diploma -
Hughes Spring High School
Hughes Springs, TX05-1975
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Child development
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Timeline
Certified Elementary Teacher
Avinger ISD
05.2007 - 05.2024
Family Services Worker
Community Council/Head Start
08.1994 - 05.2006
Executive Secretary
Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church
10.1984 - 05.2007
Teacher's Certification - Education
LeTourneau University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology-Education
Texas A&M University
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Texarkana College
High School Diploma -
Hughes Spring High School
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