Katie Proctor
Winston Salem,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator from Davidson County Schools, adept in NC Science Curriculum Implementation and fostering student engagement. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments, boosting student achievement through differentiated instruction. Collaborated effectively with faculty, enhancing instructional strategies. Renowned for integrating technology and data-driven insights to elevate educational outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Davidson County Schools
2010.08 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- 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.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05.2009
Skills
- Small Group & Whole Group Instruction
- Student Engagement & Rapport
- NC Science Curriculum Implementation
- Learning Assessments
- Subject matter expertise
- Student Records Management
- North Carolina teaching credential
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Instructional Best Practices
- Motivating students using differentiated instruction
- Special Needs Students
- Technology Integration, Data-Driven Instruction, Inquiry-based learning
- Critical Thinking, Public Speaking, and Lesson Planning
- Faculty Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Employed real-world relevant and technology engaging techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in chemistry and biology, using a variety of techniques such as multisensory learning, literacy and repetition to reinforce learning.
Certification
- Licensed NC Educator - 6-12 Science
Timeline
Teacher
Davidson County Schools
2010.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Western Carolina University
- Licensed NC Educator - 6-12 Science
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