Kathy Hafford
General Education Teacher
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Accomplished General Education Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Blue Valley School District
Overland Park, United States
08.2005 - Current
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Mid Year Hire for General Education Class
Blue Valley School District
Overland Park, United States
01.2005 - 08.2005
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Worked independently and collaborated with other elementary education professionals and used defined pedagogical processes.
- Interacted with students and parents, analyzed learning issues, created action plans and offered challenges and encouragement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Owner and Sales Manager
Security Shred
Lenexa, KS
09.1995 - 06.2003
- Interpreted sales and pricing policies to departmental personnel and customers.
- Attended industry shows, conventions and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Researched competitors' activities and products to uncover new trends
- Used vendor expertise to deliver educational content to sales team.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Education
Teaching Certification General Education K-6 - Education
Avila University
Kansas City, MO 06.2002 - 12.2004
Associate of Arts - Psychology
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH 08.1978 - 05.1982
ESOL Certification - Education For English As A Second Language Learner
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS 01.2014 - 09.2014
Skills
Elementary education
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Problem-solving skills
Group and individual instruction
Child development
Differentiated instruction
Team collaboration
Certification
Core Content MESH
Timeline
English for Speakers of other Languages
09-2014
ESOL Certification - Education For English As A Second Language Learner
Baker University
01.2014 - 09.2014
Core Content MESH
07-2013
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Blue Valley School District
08.2005 - Current
Mid Year Hire for General Education Class
Blue Valley School District
01.2005 - 08.2005
Early-Late childhood Generalist
01-2005
Teaching Certification General Education K-6 - Education
Avila University
06.2002 - 12.2004
Owner and Sales Manager
Security Shred
09.1995 - 06.2003
Associate of Arts - Psychology
The College of Wooster
08.1978 - 05.1982