- Family and friend gatherings
- Sports such as skiing, football, soccer, cheerleading, and gymnastics
- Arts such as paintings and dance
Katie Duke
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience at Moore Public Schools, emphasis in diversified instruction and student progress monitoring. Excelled in fostering social-emotional learning and building strong relationships with families. Proven track record in enhancing student achievement through innovative problem-based learning strategies. Collaboratively worked with colleagues to elevate educational outcomes, demonstrating significant improvement in student engagement and learning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Red Oak Elementary, Moore Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards with an individualized enhanced approach.
- Promoted students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering critical thinking and communication.
- Built positive relationships to include families in students' educational process and development.
- Successfully assessed student progress by administering weekly, RTI, and benchmark tests to evaluate results.
- Prepared students well for State testing while emphasizing on grade academics.
- Created engaging activities to make learning enjoyable.
Target Intervention Specialist
Red Oak Elementary, Moore Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. Taught the framework of the phonics 42 sounds, phonetic skills and decoding skills.
- Planned daily curriculum instruction to keep students engaged and on track to meet their learning goals.
- Collaborated with teachers on student progress and academic plan recommendations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of records on student progress and assessments.
Title 1 Summer School Teacher
Moore Public Schools
06.2015 - 06.2023
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Taught intervention reading, writing, and math curriculum material to students who needed extra educational support to meet their academic benchmarks.
- Successfully supported their academic progress.
First Grade Teacher
Red Oak Elementary, Moore Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Organized Parent Involvement activities, Fall (Wacky Webs) and Spring Semesters (Bugs and Fun.)
- SLB Trained
- Heggerty Trained
- After school RSA Tutor for 3rd grade students.
Second Grade Teacher
Winding Creek Elementary, Moore Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Built positive relationships with parents and students with family involvement grade-level events such as field trips.
- Sought continued professional development and additional trainings to update content knowledge and professional practices.
- Trained teachers on new Office 365, held afternoon sessions.
- Helped organize Friday assemblies and school-wide events such as Title 1 Math and Reading Nights.
- Prepared colleague Hospitality events such as luncheons for each month.
- LETRS trained
First Grade Teacher
Winding Creek Elementary, Moore Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2020
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Finalist for Teacher of the Year.
- Planned multiple field trips each year.
- Helped organize and attended Camp Classen.
First Grade Teacher
Apollo Elementary School, Putnam City Schools
08.2012 - 05.2013
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-2012
Bethany High School
Bethany, OK05-2007
Skills
- Executes instructional strategies that encourage the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills
- Classroom Management strategies
- Social-emotional learning
- Student progress monitoring
- Field trip/Camp Classen organization
- Family Reading and Math Night- Coordinated, developed, and organized center activities for grade level families
- RSA Title 1 tutoring services/Intervention Specialist
- Relationship building
- LTERS, SLB, Heggerty, Reading Horizons, District curriculum, and Canvas trained
- Diversified instruction
- Team collaboration
- Lifelong and continued education learner
Interests
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Red Oak Elementary, Moore Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Target Intervention Specialist
Red Oak Elementary, Moore Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
First Grade Teacher
Red Oak Elementary, Moore Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Second Grade Teacher
Winding Creek Elementary, Moore Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021
Title 1 Summer School Teacher
Moore Public Schools
06.2015 - 06.2023
First Grade Teacher
Winding Creek Elementary, Moore Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2020
First Grade Teacher
Apollo Elementary School, Putnam City Schools
08.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Oklahoma
Bethany High School
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