Katie Preece
Paradise,UT
Summary
Resourceful educator with a strong background in adapting instructional materials and promoting inclusive practices. Proven ability to collaborate with teaching staff and engage students through innovative techniques, ensuring consistent curriculum delivery and academic growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitue Teacher
Thomas Edison Charter School (South)
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement techniques to create a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity of instruction and student progress tracking.
- Assisted in the development of inclusive educational practices that support diverse learners' needs and abilities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Long Term Substitue Teacher
Canyon Elementary School
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to ensure consistent curriculum delivery across grades.
- Monitored student progress and provided timely feedback to support academic growth.
- Facilitated communication between parents and school staff regarding student performance.
Reading Instructor
Canyon Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored interventions as needed.
- Utilized various educational technologies to enrich reading instruction and track progress.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to increase overall reading proficiency levels within the classroom.
Online English Teacher
Vipkid Online Teaching
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented interactive teaching techniques utilizing digital tools and resources for enhanced student engagement.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for online instruction and classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student performance and address educational concerns effectively.
- Adapted curriculum content based on evolving educational technologies and trends in online teaching methodologies.
Teacher
Logan City School District
08.2007 - 05.2015
- Taught 1st grade for one year and 5th grade the rest of my time at Ellis Elementary.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methodologies and educational technology integration.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University
Logan, UTSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom organization
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson plan implementation
- Group instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- Professional Teaching License
- Spalding Education International's Reading Foundations Course
- Cyber Bullying and Online Safety
Timeline
Substitue Teacher
Thomas Edison Charter School (South)
08.2023 - 10.2025
Long Term Substitue Teacher
Canyon Elementary School
01.2023 - 03.2023
Reading Instructor
Canyon Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Online English Teacher
Vipkid Online Teaching
10.2017 - 10.2020
Teacher
Logan City School District
08.2007 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University