Kathy Ott
Wadsworth,OH
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired Teacher
Wadsworth City Schools
Wadsworth, OH
08.1986 - 05.2026
- Planned daily lessons supporting student learning across core subject areas.
- Delivered classroom instruction aligned with Wadsworth City Schools curriculum standards.
- Assessed student progress using tests, projects, and classroom observations.
- Adapted instruction for diverse learning needs and ability levels.
- Collaborated with colleagues on lesson planning and school improvement efforts.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Akron
Akron, OH 08.1981 - 12.1985
Master of Science - Education
University of Akron
Akron, OHSkills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Feedback implementation
- Record keeping
Certification
- State of Ohio Permanent Teaching Certificate K-8
Accomplishments
- Martha Holdings Jennings Scholar
- Dustrict Teacher Mentor
- District RTI Committee Member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retired Teacher
Wadsworth City Schools
08.1986 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Akron
08.1981 - 12.1985
Master of Science - Education
University of Akron