Katie Northcutt
Saint Paul,AR
Summary
Open-minded Early Elementary Education Teacher with over six years of early childhood teaching experience. Versed in incorporating a blend of traditional and progressive techniques into daily activities. Facilitates clear communication between children, parents and fellow staff. Motivated to help each student succeed through individualized learning strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Grundy County Board Of Education
Gruetli-Laager , TN
2018.07 - 2021.05
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula for pre-kindergarten students.
- Supervised and evaluated student performance, providing feedback to parents as needed.
- Facilitated classroom activities such as circle time, story time, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Monitored children's development, identifying potential learning or behavioral issues and collaborating with other staff members to address them.
- Established positive relationships with parents by regularly communicating about their children's progress in school.
- Maintained a safe, orderly learning environment by enforcing discipline policies consistently and fairly.
- Assisted in the planning of field trips to enrich the curriculum and provided guidance during these outings.
- Utilized various teaching methods including hands-on activities, games, stories and music to engage students in active learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues on lesson plans that met state educational standards while remaining fun and engaging for students.
- Created assessments to measure student understanding of material covered in class.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to create an optimal learning environment for all students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Developed strategies to help struggling students reach grade level proficiency.
- Developed individualized IEP plans for students with special needs or disabilities.
- Recorded attendance records, grades and other pertinent information regarding each student's progress throughout the year.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
Assistant Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Grundy County Board Of Education
Pelham , TN
2016.07 - 2018.05
- Assisted with the development of age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for pre-kindergarten students.
- Provided guidance and support to students in their academic, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents on a regular basis.
- Facilitated group learning activities designed to promote literacy, numeracy, science, art, music, and social skills.
- Encouraged positive behavior through verbal praise and rewards systems.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain order within the classroom environment.
- Developed an atmosphere conducive to productive learning by establishing routines and expectations for all students.
- Created engaging instructional materials such as worksheets, games, stories. to reinforce learning objectives.
- Established positive relationships with colleagues, administrators, families and community members.
- Assessed student performance using formal testing methods such as standardized tests or teacher-made assessments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades for all students.
- Supervised recesses ensuring safety of children at all times.
- Conducted small group instruction sessions according to differentiated learning needs of various groups.
Student Teacher, Preschool
Pensacola Christian Academy
Pensacola , FL
2015.09 - 2016.05
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop effective learning strategies.
- Planned activities that promoted physical, social, and cognitive development of children.
- Observed and documented student progress through assessments and portfolios.
- Encouraged positive behavior management techniques among students.
- Created a safe, stimulating environment conducive to learning.
- Promoted positive relationships between parents, students, and staff members.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum materials aligned with state standards.
- Instructed classes on subjects such as language, math, science, music, art, reading and writing.
- Ensured compliance with all school policies regarding safety and security protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction in Elementary Ed.
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN2020-05
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL2016-05
Skills
- Fine motor skills development
- Gross motor skills development
- Creative teaching strategies
- Instructional adaptation
- Parent-Teacher communication
- Social-emotional learning
- Progress reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Early childhood education
- Lesson planning
- Classroom organization
Certification
- Arkansas Teacher Licensure Early Childhood P-4
References
- Sheila Smith College Professor at NWAC and the University of Arkansas-
- Taylor Tanner Program Leader and Counselor At Miracle Valley
Timeline
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Grundy County Board Of Education
2018.07 - 2021.05
Assistant Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Grundy County Board Of Education
2016.07 - 2018.05
Student Teacher, Preschool
Pensacola Christian Academy
2015.09 - 2016.05
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction in Elementary Ed.
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pensacola Christian College
- Arkansas Teacher Licensure Early Childhood P-4
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