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Kathy Macken

Teacher/Math Interventionist
Dallas,TX

Summary

Accomplished math interventionist/classroom teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Math Interventionist

Richardson ISD
Dallas, TX
08.2022 - Current


  • Worked with grade level math teachers to determine student groups
  • Helped math teachers implement ZEARN in their classrooms.
  • Modified grade level math curriculum for students based on variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Assisted with identifying students for placement in intervention groups
  • Provided diagnostic assessments for students as needed
  • Created engaging and supportive environment for struggling math students.

5th Grade Science and Math Teacher

Richardson ISD
Richardson, TX
08.2014 - Current
  • Drove student learning by following TRS curriculum guidelines aligned with TEKS
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with authentic assessment, MAP testing and regular standardized examinations. Analyzed the results of these assessments to adjust lesson plans and target student learning.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Implemented PBIS in the classroom as well as "Hacking School Discipline" routines to enable students to develop and maintain positive relationships with their peers and instructors. Used Sanford Harmony SEL Curriculum to sucessfully engage students in learning and demonstrating communication and problem solving skills.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.

5th Grade Math and Science Teacher

Plano ISD
Plano, TX
08.2003 - 06.2014
  • Developed and implemented engaging and challenging lessons based on district curriculum and TEKS objectives.
  • Achieved 100 % passing rates on state standardized tests (TAAS, STAAR) by utilizing authentic and standardized assessment vehicles. Analyzed data collected in the assessments to target student learning.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.

Financial Analyst

Core-Mark International
South San Francisco, CA
09.1992 - 03.2000
  • Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability and expense forecasts.
  • Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
  • Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
  • Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding.
  • Collected data from other divisions to support quarterly forecasts.

Education

Teacher Preparation Program - Elementary Education

Southern Methodist University
05.2002 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Forest Management

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
08.1978 - 05.1982

MBA - Forest Products Industry

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05.1982 - 09.1983

Skills

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Accomplishments

Recent accomplishments include over 70% of students served showed growth on MOY MAP test versus school wide norm of 50%. In 2021-2022, helped SRE achieve A rating from TEA based on STAAR scores in Math 5th grade.

Timeline

Math Interventionist

Richardson ISD
08.2022 - Current

5th Grade Science and Math Teacher

Richardson ISD
08.2014 - Current

5th Grade Math and Science Teacher

Plano ISD
08.2003 - 06.2014

Teacher Preparation Program - Elementary Education

Southern Methodist University
05.2002 - 06.2004

Financial Analyst

Core-Mark International
09.1992 - 03.2000

MBA - Forest Products Industry

Northern Arizona University
05.1982 - 09.1983

Bachelor of Science - Forest Management

Northern Arizona University
08.1978 - 05.1982

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