Kathy Hebert
St. Amant,LA
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with 25 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth. Develops positive relationships with students and parents.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Ascension Christian Elementary
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Successfully replaced teachers on various leaves for 9 weeks, semester or almost year long placements.
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student learning and reinforce core concepts by managing assignments, grade book, attended staff meetings, participated in parent communication as well as parent conferences.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers and administration based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher
St. Theresa Schools And Kelly's Educational Staffi
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Preschool Teacher
Lake Elementary School
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Trained on TSG Gold and followed the guidelines for teaching and assessing in my classroom
- Completed CLASS Observation Training (2016) and was observed using this assessment tool
- Teamed with a paraprofessional to engage preschool students in developmentally appropriate activities and assessments.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
Kindergarten Teacher
Ascension Christian Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
- Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
First Grade Teacher
Lake Elementary School
08.2011 - 01.2015
- Looping experience with kindergarten to first grade
- Work collaboratively in PLC process with grade level peers
- Set student goals aligned to Common Core standards using data
- Worked collaboratively with grade level peers to plan lessons and develop assessments
- Successfully utilized learning centers for math, science, reading, writing, phonemic awareness and technology to compliment the curriculum
- Evaluated student’s progress and adjusted teaching strategies accordingly
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- (DRA, dibels) Implemented a positive discipline plan which promoted student responsibility, problem solving skills, and student accountability
- Work with students in whole group, small group, and individually
- Attended parish and school in-services
- Wrote weekly parent newsletters keeping parents informed of class and school events
- Utilized parish programs such as Power School and Illuminate
- Served as PBIS Team Leader-Organized PBIS meetings and worked as a team member to facilitate positive behavior among all students
- Assisted in planning and participated in extra school programs (Literacy, Math, Art, Science Nights)
Kindergarten Teacher
Lake Elementary School
10.1999 - 05.2011
- Looping experience with kindergarten to first grade
- Work collaboratively in PLC process with grade level peers
- Set student goals aligned to Common Core standards using data
- Worked collaboratively with grade level peers to plan lessons and develop assessments
- Successfully utilized learning centers for math, science, reading, writing, phonemic awareness and technology to compliment the curriculum
- Evaluate student’s progress and adjusted teaching strategies accordingly
- (DRA, dibels) Implemented a positive discipline plan which promoted student responsibility, problem solving skills, and student accountability
- Work with students in whole group, small group, and individually
- Attended parish and school in-services
- Wrote weekly parent newsletters keeping parents informed of class and school events
- Utilized parish programs such as Power School and Illuminate
- Served as PBIS Team Leader-Organized PBIS meetings and worked as a team member to facilitate positive behavior among all students
- Assisted in planning and participated in extra school programs (Literacy, Math, Art, Science Nights)
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Alternative Teacher Certification Program -
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - FACS: Child, Family And Consumer Sciences
Nicholls State University
Skills
- Elementary Teacher
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Preschool Teacher
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Management
- Time management
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Excellent Communication
- Student Data Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Faculty Collaboration
References
- Tara Roussel, Lead Teacher, Ascension Christian Elementary, (225) 206-0281
- Cindy Richard, Assistant Principal, Lake Elementary, (225) 620-3317
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Ascension Christian Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Ascension Christian Elementary
11.2019 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
St. Theresa Schools And Kelly's Educational Staffi
02.2018 - 11.2019
Preschool Teacher
Lake Elementary School
08.2015 - 07.2017
First Grade Teacher
Lake Elementary School
08.2011 - 01.2015
Kindergarten Teacher
Lake Elementary School
10.1999 - 05.2011
Alternative Teacher Certification Program -
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - FACS: Child, Family And Consumer Sciences
Nicholls State University
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