Katie Pagel-Mullan
Eureka,CA
Summary
- Upbeat personality, devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential.
- Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.
- Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
- Using various methods to help children learn. Gentle disciplinarian identifying resources to improve understanding of course materials.
- In my years of teaching I offered knowledge and my abilities to leadership positions and dedicated personal time to helping neurodivergent students.
- Skilled in activity coordination, student assessment and record keeping.
- Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs.
- Compassionate, creative and effective, with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning.
- Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach.
- Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
- Creative and offering 12+ years of experience developing and implementing ranges of course curriculum.
- Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations.
- Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Eureka City Schools
10.2007 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Organized engaging extracurricular activities that complemented classroom lessons, strengthening students'' connection to the subject matter.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Used various technology and software/digital educational materials and programs
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Humboldt County School Districts
11.2008 - 08.2012
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment and encouraging personal growth.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Education
Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential/English Supp - Education
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies/Elementary Education
Calpoly Humboldt
Arcata, CA05.2006
Skills
- Multimedia Integration
- Activity Coordination
- Lesson Plan Development
- Behavior Management
- Instructional Design
- Conflict Resolution
- English Language Learners
- Special Education
- School Improvement
- Multicultural Awareness
- Data Analysis
- Individualized Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Gifted Education
- Cooperative Learning
- Educational Research
- Language Arts Instruction
- Learning Disabilities
- Differentiated Instruction
- Literacy Strategies
- Field Trip Planning
- Group Facilitation
- Formative Assessment
- Extracurricular Activities
- Creative Problem Solving
- Professional Development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Inclusive Teaching
- Online Learning Platforms
- Cultural Competency
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Learning Style Assessment
- Instructional Methods
- Public Speaking
- Fundraising
- ESL- English As Second Language
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Student Rapport
- Special Needs Students
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Critical Thinking
- Faculty Collaboration
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Child Development
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Community Involvement
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Skills Development
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Oversight
- Classroom Management
- Community Outreach
- First Aid and CPR
- Classroom Safety
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Humboldt County School Districts
11.2008 - 08.2012
Classroom Teacher
Eureka City Schools
10.2007 - Current
Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential/English Supp - Education
Cal Poly Humboldt
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies/Elementary Education
Calpoly Humboldt
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