Kathy West
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Bethlehem Area School District
08.2002 - Current
- Provide supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Establish clear communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Implement data driven instruction in order to meet the needs of many diverse learners.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts, using The Zones of Regulation when needed.
School Based Programming Dicrector
Project Of Easton
07.1998 - 07.2001
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Collaborated with schools and family services to provide education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
- Recruited, trained and established roles for volunteers to work within the after school program.
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
After School Program Leader
Boys And Girls Club Of Bethlehem
08.1997 - 06.1998
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills of the program being implemented.
- Administered confidential pre and post surveys to families and educators involved in the program.
- Coordinated with staff, volunteers and teachers in order implement after-school program.
AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer
AmeriCorps VISTA
06.1997 - 06.1998
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
Education
Master of Science - Technology in The Classroom
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Anthropology
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA12.1996
Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Strong Administration Partnership
- Seasoned Public Speaker
- Teacher Observation
- Public Relations & Community Outreach
- Student Records Management
- Performance Measurement
- Highly Organized
Accomplishments
- 2016 receipient of the B.E.S.T. teacher award
- Co-Founder of the "Donegan Dashers" an after school running and personal development program.
- Girls on The Run Coach and site coordinator
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Bethlehem Area School District
08.2002 - Current
School Based Programming Dicrector
Project Of Easton
07.1998 - 07.2001
After School Program Leader
Boys And Girls Club Of Bethlehem
08.1997 - 06.1998
AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer
AmeriCorps VISTA
06.1997 - 06.1998
Master of Science - Technology in The Classroom
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
DeSales University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Anthropology
Gettysburg College