Katie Habegger
Watkinsville
Summary
Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
K3 Teacher
Athens Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors, and administrators to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing respectful relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Enhanced communication with parents through regular progress updates, conferences, and newsletters.
- Managed classroom effectively with clear routines and procedures, creating a structured learning environment for students.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Created and promoted child-centered learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Pre-First Teacher
Athens Academy
08.2012 - 07.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented reading and writing small group instruction to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
First Grade Teacher Assistant
Athens Academy
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Assisted lead teacher in all aspects of classroom operations.
- Supported lead teacher in small group math and literacy instruction
Sales Associate Intern
Just The Thing
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge.
- Assisted with checking in and organizing new inventory.
- Supported visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and a positive shopping experience for customers.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC12.2009
Master of Science - Retailing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2007
Skills
- Health and safety
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Teaching
- Instructional Strategies
- Customer Service
- Visual Displays
Timeline
K3 Teacher
Athens Academy
08.2021 - Current
Pre-First Teacher
Athens Academy
08.2012 - 07.2021
First Grade Teacher Assistant
Athens Academy
08.2011 - 07.2012
Sales Associate Intern
Just The Thing
09.2006 - 05.2007
Master of Arts - Teaching
Meredith College
Master of Science - Retailing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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