Katie J. Kilian
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Talented professional with experience coordinating effective lesson plans and collaborating with administrators. Practical and innovative when crafting classroom lectures, driving discussions, and offering one-on-one guidance. Results-focused and driven educator.
Overview
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Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Seventh Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Northwoods Park Middle School
09.2023 - Current
- Taught 120 students, aligning instruction with state and district standards to support academic growth.
- Creating engaging and diversified lesson plans to meet individual needs
- Collaborated with eight teachers to develop strategies that improved student learning outcomes.
- Communicated with parents daily to address concerns and provide progress updates, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Preschool Teacher
Northwoods United Methodist Church
Jacksonville, NC
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Taught a class of eight to nine 3-year-old children five days a week, fostering a nurturing learning environment.
- Taught class of eight to nine 3-year-old children five days a week, fostering a nurturing learning environment.
- Promoted positive relationships with parents to enhance student support and engagement.
Homeschool Teacher
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Evaluated and selected engaging curriculum tailored to learning needs of 7th, 4th, and 3rd-grade children
- Reviewed and purchased appropriate curriculum for our 7th, 4th, and 3rd-grade children
- Tracked academic progress and organized record-keeping for each child to support learning outcomes
- Facilitated engaging extension activities for students to enhance their learning experience throughout the year
Preschool Teacher
First Baptist Church Woodbridge Early Learning Center
Woodbridge, VA
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Teaching a class of 15 PreKindergarten Students (ages 4-5) Monday-Thursday
- Developed engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that fostered social, fine motor, gross motor, academic, and spiritual growth
- Pivoted learning format from in-person to virtual during COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring continuity of education
- Collaborated with teacher assistant and support staff to create a supportive learning environment
- Working alongside a teacher assistant, and a multitude of support staff
Parent Volunteer
LeTort Elementary School
Carlisle, PA
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Tested first-grade students weekly for fluency and accuracy to support their reading development.
- Contributed to successful fall jog-a-thon by helping with planning and setup activities.
- Managed booth operations at spring Mayfair, ensuring engaging interactions with attendees.
PTA Membership/Board
Patch Elementary School
Stuttgart
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Participated in volunteer opportunities for Fall Festival, Spelling Bee, and Dr. Seuss Night, contributing to community engagement and student enjoyment.
- Active member through volunteer opportunities including Fall Festivals, Spelling Bees, and Dr. Seuss Night.
- Volunteered in K-4 classrooms to support student learning. by volunteering in K-4 classrooms.
Preschool Teacher
Northwoods United Methodist Church
Jacksonville, NC
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Developing engaging activities that promoted age-appropriate social, fine motor, gross motor, academic, and spiritual growth.
- Developed engaging activities that fostered social, fine motor, gross motor, academic, and spiritual growth.
- Maintained open and positive communication with parents to support child development.
Independent Coach
Beachbody, LLC
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Developed and executed strategies that enhanced awareness of health and fitness products.
- Facilitated goal-setting sessions for clients, providing challenges and motivation to achieve their objectives.
- Guided Beachbody clients through workout and nutrition program selection.
- Coached Challenge Group members, ensuring daily accountability and motivation to foster progress.
- Executed strategies to increase awareness of health and fitness products.
Sunday School Teacher
Northwoods United Methodist Church
Jacksonville, NC
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Planned Bible lessons for Northwoods United Methodist Church Sunday school classes.
- Taught scripture stories using age-appropriate activities and discussion.
- Prepared classroom materials for weekly church instruction sessions.
- Implementing curriculum and supervising the spiritual growth of elementary aged students at our church
Vice President of Parris Island Officers Spouses Club
Parris Island Officers Spouses Club
Parris Island
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Supported the president by executing duties such as fundraising, fostering community engagement among members, delivering scholarships, and participating in community events.
- Oversaw Parris Island Officers Spouses Club operations and executive planning.
- Coordinated board meetings, agendas, and member communications for club leadership.
- Supported fundraising events for military spouses and community outreach programs.
Volunteer
Marine Corps Family Team Building
Parris Island, SC
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Presented information to military spouses about duty station resources, opportunities, and support networks.
- Facilitated connections among family members at Family Day for recruits.
- Supported Marine Corps Family Team Building workshops and family readiness events.
- Welcomed military families and provided information on support services and resources.
- Assisted with event setup, materials organization, and participant check-in.
Fifth Grade Inclusion Teacher
Hayfield Elementary School, Fairfax County School District
Alexandria, VA
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Oversaw educational programming for six students integrated into regular fifth-grade classes, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Developed instructional modifications and adaptations to engage students in the curriculum alongside their peers.
- Planning, delivering, and assessing math lessons for a group of ten students.
- Wrote Individual Education Plans for four students and assessed individual goals and benchmarks to track progress.
Special Day Class Teacher
Poway Unified School District
San Diego, CA
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Writing Individual Education Plans and conducting achievement assessments for Triennial Reviews for 10 students.
- Writing Individual Education Plans and conducting achievement assessments for Triennial Reviews of 10 students.
- Fostered open communication with parents to ensure a collaborative approach to student education.
- Coordinated schedules and transcripts for students mainstreaming at off-campus sites to facilitate smooth transitions and access to resources.
- Managed the performance and tasks of a teacher’s assistant to promote a productive learning environment.
- Collected and organized daily behavioral data to support individualized student assessments.
Lead Teacher in the Middle School Program
Centennial School of Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
01.2001 - 12.2004
- Contributed to various teaching tasks to enhance classroom learning.
- Guided four first-year teachers as a mentor.
- Assisted in developing and implementing curriculum, aligning it with educational standards and student needs.
- Coordinated transition process for students between elementary and middle school programs, ensuring smooth adjustment and support.
- (Served as a lead teacher in the elementary school program 2001-2003.)
Teacher Intern in the Elementary Program
Centennial School of Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
01.1999 - 12.2001
- Planned and organized weekly and daily lessons to align with curriculum goals.
- Collected daily data to inform development and revision of behavior intervention plans.
- Development of individual education plans (IEPs) and evaluation reports (ERs).
Substitute teacher
Salem Elementary School
Berwick, PA
01.1999 - 03.1999
- Taught various subjects to fifth-grade learning support students, both individually and in groups, fostering engagement and comprehension.
- Responsible for restoring order in a classroom that had regular education substitutes from October until January.
- Managed classroom routines across Salem Elementary School classrooms
- Delivered teacher lesson plans for elementary student instruction
- Supervised student behavior during class transitions and activities
Education
B.S. Degree - Special Education
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PAM. Ed. Degree - Special Education
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PAEducational Leadership
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PAMedical Billing and Coding Certificate -
Ashworth College
Skills
- Standards alignment
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Literacy assessment
- Student assessment
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Feedback delivery
Certification
- Pennsylvania-Level II Certification (Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped) (lifetime), 2002-10-01, Pennsylvania
- California-Preliminary Level 1 Education Specialist Instruction Credential, California, expired
- Virginia-Postgraduate Professional License, 2012-01-01, Virginia, expired 2012
- NC Initial License (Mentally/physically handicapped K-12), North Carolina
Timeline
Seventh Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Northwoods Park Middle School
09.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Northwoods United Methodist Church
01.2022 - 08.2023
Homeschool Teacher
01.2020 - 12.2021
Preschool Teacher
First Baptist Church Woodbridge Early Learning Center
01.2019 - 12.2020
Parent Volunteer
LeTort Elementary School
01.2018 - 12.2019
PTA Membership/Board
Patch Elementary School
01.2016 - 12.2018
Preschool Teacher
Northwoods United Methodist Church
01.2015 - 12.2016
Independent Coach
Beachbody, LLC
01.2014 - 12.2016
Sunday School Teacher
Northwoods United Methodist Church
01.2013 - 06.2016
Vice President of Parris Island Officers Spouses Club
Parris Island Officers Spouses Club
01.2011 - 12.2012
Volunteer
Marine Corps Family Team Building
01.2009 - 12.2012
Fifth Grade Inclusion Teacher
Hayfield Elementary School, Fairfax County School District
01.2007 - 12.2008
Special Day Class Teacher
Poway Unified School District
01.2004 - 12.2007
Lead Teacher in the Middle School Program
Centennial School of Lehigh University
01.2001 - 12.2004
Teacher Intern in the Elementary Program
Centennial School of Lehigh University
01.1999 - 12.2001
Substitute teacher
Salem Elementary School
01.1999 - 03.1999
B.S. Degree - Special Education
Bloomsburg University
M. Ed. Degree - Special Education
Lehigh University
Educational Leadership
Lehigh University
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate -
Ashworth College