Katie Tehar
Lafayette,California
Summary
Dedicated and responsive social studies and english teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Designed and implemented school wide curriculum and mentored teachers as they adapted the new curriculum into their current practice. Comfortable working with teachers and students of different experience and skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Millennium High School, PUSD
Piedmont
08.2016 - Current
- Developed/ Implemented School Reading Intervention Program
- Planned and implemented lessons for English 9-12 using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
English / Social Studies Teacher
Piedmont Adult School, PUSD
Piedmont , California
03.2009 - 06.2018
- Created individual programs to help adults to earn their high school diploma
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Developed English and Social Studies Curriculum for the Piedmont Adult School Diploma Program
- WASC Coordinator
Social Studies Teacher
Piedmont High School, PUSD
Piedmont
09.2000 - 06.2017
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for social studies classes (World Cultures, Economics, Civics, US History, AP US History)
- Served as Social Studies Department Chair
- Coordinated Student Activities as Student Government Advisor
Social Studies Teacher
Sequoia High School , SUHSD
Redwood City , CA
09.1994 - 06.2000
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling students
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Served as social studies department chair and as a mentor for new teachers entering the department.
Education
California Teaching Credential - Education
California State East Bay
Hayward06-1994
Bachelor of Arts - History/English
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA06-1993
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Creative Lesson Planning Curriculum Implementation
- Large Classroom & Individual Instruction
- Student Needs Assessment
- Faculty Collaboration/Mentorship
Affiliations
- As one of just 3 full time teachers in an alternative school I am an integral part of the leadership in the school responsible for creating school wide curriculum and mentoring teachers to address the diverse needs of the students.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English Teacher
Millennium High School, PUSD
08.2016 - Current
English / Social Studies Teacher
Piedmont Adult School, PUSD
03.2009 - 06.2018
Social Studies Teacher
Piedmont High School, PUSD
09.2000 - 06.2017
Social Studies Teacher
Sequoia High School , SUHSD
09.1994 - 06.2000
California Teaching Credential - Education
California State East Bay
Bachelor of Arts - History/English
Santa Clara University
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