Katie Larson
West Columbia,SC
Summary
Dynamic 4th Grade Teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction, student engagement, and curriculum development. Proven ability to create interactive lesson plans that foster a positive learning environment and enhance student comprehension.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Lexington One School District
Gilbert, SC
08.2021 - Current
- Designed interactive lesson plans to enhance student engagement and comprehension in core subjects.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs and improve student outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum materials aligned with state standards and educational best practices.
- Assessed student performance through formative evaluations, providing timely feedback to support academic growth.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged respect, teamwork, and active participation among students.
- Integrated technology tools into lessons to facilitate collaborative learning experiences and digital literacy skills.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and involve families in the educational process.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing effective classroom management techniques and instructional strategies for success.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
- Enhanced classroom dynamics by creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students to thrive.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child''s academic growth and areas for improvement.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and innovative teaching techniques.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through engaging group projects and individual assignments.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2021
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Project-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching mathematics
- Student engagement
- Inclusive education
- Assessment strategies
- Feedback delivery
- Social-emotional learning
- Organizational skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Technology integration
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Interactive learning
- Problem-solving skills
- Conflict resolution
- Student counseling
Accomplishments
- Earned top TOY finalist at my school in 2025
- Presented at the Summer Institute conference with the session “Revamping Elementary Social Studies”
- Helped write 4th grade science curriculum for district wide implementation
- Created SC READY 4th grade science review materials for district wide implementation
- Led fourth-grade Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) at the school level and attended a three-day district training on effective PLT practices
- Served on the AVID site team and attended a two-day AVID training conference
- Participated on the school counseling advisory committee
- Served on the district social studies curriculum adoption committee
- Presented at the Summer Institute conference with the session “Revamping Elementary Social Studies”
- Helped write 4th grade science curriculum for district wide implementation
- Created SC READY 4th grade science review materials for district wide implementation
- Led fourth-grade Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) at the school level and attended a three-day district training on effective PLT practices
- Served on the AVID site team and attended a two-day AVID training conference
- Participated on the school counseling advisory committee
- Served on the district social studies curriculum adoption committee
- LETRS Certified Teacher
- Read to Succeed Certified Teacher
- Co-recipient of the Lexington One Education Foundation Innovation Grant for VR headsets
Certification
- SC Teaching License
- Read to Succeed Certification
- LETRS Certification
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Lexington One School District
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina