Kathy Douglas
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with extensive and diverse experience seeks instructional position in a K-5 school. Use of creative lesson planning, strong classroom management skills, integration of educational technology, and differentiated instruction promote engaging learning environment. Effective communication and relationship building promote positive student outcomes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher - Roberts Elementary
Leon County Schools
Tallahassee, FL
08.2003 - Current
- Taught Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade Social Studies and Science, 4th Grade Science, and 5th Grade Math, Social Studies, and Science, as well as K-5 Gifted and Talented.
- Facilitated multiple school and district workshops and professional learning communities.
- Led and worked collaboratively with colleagues to implement the Science Fair and the school's Science Night, which evolved into STEAM Night.
- Sponsored the Mini Mu Math competition team, STEAM Club, Robotics Club
- Chaired multiple committees and served as Team Leader, District Science Advocate, and Professional Learning Advocate for our school regarding professional development and teacher certification.
Teacher - Ft. Braden
Leon County Schools
Tallahassee, FL
08.1998 - 06.2003
- Taught Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
- Sponsored Yearbook Club.
- Served as Team Leader and representative on SITE and SAC committees.
Teacher - Lockhart Elementary
Hillsboro School District
Tampa, FL
08.1996 - 07.1998
- Taught Kindergarten and 2nd Grade
- Served on the district Kindergarten Steering Committee.
- Hosted bimonthly 'Family Book Parties' to increase parent involvement in our Title 1 school.
Teacher - St. Clement School
Archdiocese of Louisville
Louisville, KY
08.1993 - 06.1996
- Taught Kindergarten
- Co-sponsor of the middle school Quick Recall Team.
- Participated in monthly Early Childhood Exchange Group professional development meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 08.1989 - 05.1992
Associate of Arts -
Prestonsburg Community College
Prestonsburg, KY 08.1986 - 05.1989
Professional Highlights
- 2024 BLAST Excellence in Science Teaching Award given by the Big Bend Leon Association for STEM Teaching
- Consistently rated Highly Effective by administrators
- Gifted Endorsement - 300 hours of professional development
- Reading Endorsement - 300 hours of professional development
- Developed and/or facilitated multiple training and professional development opportunities for school and district.
- Helped write district pacing guides for Math and Science.
Timeline
Teacher - Roberts Elementary
Leon County Schools
08.2003 - Current
Teacher - Ft. Braden
Leon County Schools
08.1998 - 06.2003
Teacher - Lockhart Elementary
Hillsboro School District
08.1996 - 07.1998
Teacher - St. Clement School
Archdiocese of Louisville
08.1993 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Kentucky
08.1989 - 05.1992
Associate of Arts -
Prestonsburg Community College
08.1986 - 05.1989