Katie Ghrist
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with 29 years of experience in Magnolia School District, specializing in instruction and coaching. Demonstrated success in implementing data-driven strategies to enhance student performance and engagement. Proficient in educational technology and fostering collaboration among administration and staff to improve teaching effectiveness.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Practices Coach
Magnolia School District
Anaheim, CA
08.2022 - Current
Facilitated dialogues and professional development at site and district levels, aligning training with district objectives and state standards. Analyzed informative and summative data that informs instruction and intervention. Identified and implemented best instructional strategies promoting student motivation and achievement. Supervised intervention programs, ensuring effective support for all students. Managed district data systems and online platforms. Provided coaching opportunities promoting professional growth and positivity among teachers.
Teacher,
Magnolia School District
Anaheim, CA
07.1996 - Current
RSP Instructional Assistant, 1996-1998
Teacher, Robert M. Pyles, Grades K to 5th, 1998-present
Pre-K Teacher
Club Kid
Fullerton, CA
01.1993 - 01.1996
Education
GATE Certification Program -
01.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching
National University
01.2009
Multiple Subject Credential -
Chapman University
Orange, CA01.1998
BS - Child Development
California State University, Fullerton
01.1997
Skills
- Instructional coaching and lesson design
- Coordinator, facilitator, scheduler, and manager of engaging professional development
- Common Core State Standards/EDI
- WFTB/Thinking Maps
- GATE Icons of Depth and Complexity
- Educational technology platforms
- Curriculum Integration
- Intervention Program Implementation
- Interpreting Student Data
- Student Engagement and Classroom Management
- STEM, Computer Science, Coding
- Trustworthy
Accomplishments
- Write From The Beginning, Trainer of Trainers, 2010-present
- OC STEM Initiative Team, 2018-2019
- Master Teacher, several years
- Awarded OC Top 100 Teachers in Parenting Magazine, 2017
- National University Advisory Board (by invite-only) 2016-2017
- PBIS Team Member/Coach, 09/01/13 - 05/31/21
- Student Council Coordinator, 09/01/19 - 6/2022
- Presenter for District SSDD (Numberless Word Problems and Number Talks, 2019; RtI/AIP, 2024)
Timeline
Instructional Practices Coach
Magnolia School District
08.2022 - Current
Teacher,
Magnolia School District
07.1996 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Club Kid
01.1993 - 01.1996
GATE Certification Program -
Master of Arts - Teaching
National University
Multiple Subject Credential -
Chapman University
BS - Child Development
California State University, Fullerton
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