Kathy Hughes
Moore,Ok
Summary
Seasoned educator with a robust background in English and Language Arts, demonstrated through impactful roles at Oklahoma City Public Schools. Specializes in reading comprehension and classroom management, enhancing student success through differentiated instruction and effective parent-teacher communication. Secured chromebooks for students via grant writing, showcasing commitment to leveraging technology for educational advancement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.2024 - Current
- I am a 6th-grade Language Arts teacher at Jefferson Middle School.
- I teach the content that the district has implemented.
- I concentrate mainly on the heavily weighted skills, like Main Idea and Summarizing.
- I teach writing as well as reading, using proper grammar skills.
- I believe that adding vocabulary expands their reading ability.
- I am on the FA and Climate committees.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher PQ
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.2022 - 08.2024
- I was a 4th grade classroom teacher
- I was responsible for classroom management and teaching the students the whole 5th-grade curriculum.
- I tutored students in Math and Reading
- I worked with students doing RTI to help them catch up with the other students in 5th grade
- I was on several committees that included presentations for special events helping get people to participate in holiday events
- I was a teacher at Prairie Queen Elementary
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Putnam City School District
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.2020 - 08.2022
- I taught all content with emphasis on Reading and Math.
- I tutored students when needed before school
- I was responsible for classroom management along with teaching the 5th grade skills.
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
MOORE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Moore, Oklahoma
08.2018 - 08.2019
- I was a classroom teacher for American History 5th grade
- I also taught Writing and Spanish in the second semester
- I also helped the students who struggled doing RTI to help those that needed it
- I also had to contact parents and schedule conferences when needed and or mandated
Long Term Substitute
Moore Public Schools
03.2018 - 05.2018
- I am working with Special Needs Students in 4th, 5th and 6th grade
- These students need a little bit of help so that they can master the work done in the regular classroom
Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2017
- I was a 5th grade teacher for Hillcrest Elementary
- I taught all subjects
- I was the Science co-ordinator for 7 years
- Every year we would have Science Fair for the school
- I also wrote several grants
- The last one I wrote I was able to get chromebooks for my students
- I love my experience here and the students as well
- These students were low income and needed someone who would take extra time to help them succeed
- It was challenging and very worthwhile
Education
University of Central Oklahoma
05.1998
Skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publishing
- Classroom management
- Reading comprehension
- Writing instruction
- Vocabulary enhancement
- Differentiated instruction
- Committee participation
- Patience and empathy
- Parent-teacher communication
- Grammar
- Project-based learning
References
Barbara Walling Barefoot, 7209 S. Douglas Place, Oklahoma City, OK, 73139, Bbwalling50@gmail.com, 405-830-6579, Worked together at OKC Public Schools for 10 years
Languages
English
Timeline
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
4th Grade Classroom Teacher PQ
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2022 - 08.2024
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Putnam City School District
08.2020 - 08.2022
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
MOORE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2018 - 08.2019
Long Term Substitute
Moore Public Schools
03.2018 - 05.2018
Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2017
University of Central Oklahoma
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