KATIE DECKER
Houston,Texas
Summary
Organized and dedicated professional. Elementary education is a fast-paced environment with expectations from students, parents, other teachers, and administration. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in both independent or team environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
R CRIPPEN ELEMENTARY
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Translated materials into Spanish, created illustrated bilingual charts and inserts
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Administrative Assistant
EDWARD M GARDNER PC CPA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages and greeting visitors.
- Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
Nanny
HOME CHILDCARE
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Logged developmental milestones in Kinedu app.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties.
3rd and 5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
HUMBLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Tracked achievement of scholars in demonstrating knowledge of TEKS by exit tickets, quizzes, or other assessments
- Developed online resources to facilitate distance learning by students, including Google Classroom, Google Meet, ClassDojo, Epic!, Quizizz, Numberock, Mystery Science, and Flocabulary.
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
EPPS ISLAND ELEMENTARY
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Incorporated Cuisenaire rods, Base Ten Blocks, Fraction Blocks and Fraction Circles to make mathematics concepts more concrete for students.
- Utilized multiple technology platforms used in the classroom or by students, including Google Classroom, Stride Academy, Quizizz, Quizlet, Nearpod, Study Jams, and Prodigy.
DECATS Summer Program Mentor
ST. LAWRENCE CS AND CORPUS CHRISTI CS
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided guidance and taught executive functioning skills to gifted students
- Planned, developed and implemented enrichment activities.
Xplorations Teacher/Scouts Leader
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Organized activities to teach summer camp in areas of high interest.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently assessing student needs and adapting lessons.
contained Teacher
ST. MARY MAGDALENE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Communicated school and classroom weekly updates
- Implemented Whole Brain and mindfulness techniques into classroom management
- Oversaw multiple technology platforms used in the classroom or by students, including Accelerated Reader, Prodigy, Epic!, Mystery Science.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Spanish and Mathematics
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
1991
Skills
- Ease with Computers and Technology
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Document and File Management
Accomplishments
- EC – 6 Generalist, 4 – 8 Mathematics, 6 – 12 Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
R CRIPPEN ELEMENTARY
02.2022 - 12.2022
Administrative Assistant
EDWARD M GARDNER PC CPA
01.2021 - 01.2022
Nanny
HOME CHILDCARE
11.2020 - 01.2021
3rd and 5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
HUMBLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
08.2019 - 08.2020
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
EPPS ISLAND ELEMENTARY
09.2018 - 06.2019
DECATS Summer Program Mentor
ST. LAWRENCE CS AND CORPUS CHRISTI CS
06.2018 - 06.2019
Xplorations Teacher/Scouts Leader
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
06.2018 - 07.2018
contained Teacher
ST. MARY MAGDALENE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
08.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Spanish and Mathematics
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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