Katie Sheets
Brooklyn
Summary
Dynamic educator and literature lover with a focus on effectively integrating digital literacy and cultural sensitivity to create engaging learning environments. Achievements include enhanced student engagement and achievement through faculty collaboration and focused literacy development. Proficient in public speaking and innovative lesson planning, consistently delivering impactful educational experiences..
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AP Seminar Teacher
Uncommon Charter High School
Brooklyn
08.2023 - Current
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Junior Copywriter
Overabove
Chester
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Worked closely with designers to develop visuals that complemented written content.
- Developed themes, characterizations and psychological analyses to create marketing material.
- Wrote product descriptions that accurately described features while engaging customers emotionally.
- Managed content calendars and ensured timely delivery of high-quality copy.
Teaching Assistant
Clark University
Worcester
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Led discussion sections, tutorials and laboratory sections under teacher direction.
- Facilitated group discussions among students to encourage critical thinking skills.
- Assisted teachers with grading assignments, administering tests and interpreting results.
Writing Tutor
Pearson Education Limited
Remote
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Created effective tutoring sessions by working closely with students to ascertain literacy goals and expectations.
Education
Master of Arts - ELA Instruction, 7-12
Relay Graduate School of Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
Clark University
Worcester06-2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT06-2019
Skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Faculty collaboration
- Literacy development
- Cooperative learning experience
- Data-driven instruction
- Digital literacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Public speaking
Certification
- NY - English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)
Timeline
AP Seminar Teacher
Uncommon Charter High School
08.2023 - Current
Junior Copywriter
Overabove
06.2021 - 07.2023
Writing Tutor
Pearson Education Limited
09.2020 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant
Clark University
08.2019 - 06.2021
- NY - English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)
Master of Arts - ELA Instruction, 7-12
Relay Graduate School of Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
Clark University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Vermont
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