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Katie Shirilla

United States

Summary

Experienced elementary teacher successful in classroom management, student engagement, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Teacher

St. Agatha Aloysius Catholic School
08.2020 - Current

Grade 2

  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Continued working in previous role as technology coordinator and co-STEM coordinator.

Grade 3 August 2022- June 2023

  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, and/or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Took on additional role of co-STEM coordinator and attended district-wide STEM meetings, set up school science fair, and assisted with planning and implementing STEM lessons within classroom.

Grade 1 August 2020- June 2022

  • Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create synchronous, engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Took on additional role of technology coordinator and assisted both students and co-workers with a multitude of technological problems and techniques.

Elementary Teacher

St. Adalbert Catholic School
08.2016 - 06.2020

Grade K August 2018-June 2020

  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.

Grade 3 August 2016- June 2018

  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

Third Grade Teacher

St. John Paul II Catholic School
08.2015 - 06.2016
    • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
    • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
    • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.

Education

Master of Arts - Reading Education

Ohio University
Athens, OH
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH
05.2015

Skills

    • Reading Endorsement, May 2023
    • 4/5 Generalist Endorsement, May 2015
    • Communication
    • Organization
      • Adaptability
      • Teamwork
      • Time management

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

St. Agatha Aloysius Catholic School
08.2020 - Current

Elementary Teacher

St. Adalbert Catholic School
08.2016 - 06.2020

Third Grade Teacher

St. John Paul II Catholic School
08.2015 - 06.2016

Master of Arts - Reading Education

Ohio University

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of Mount Union
Katie Shirilla