Katie Weatherly
Tyler
Summary
Compassionate educator with expertise in creating welcoming classroom environments that promote respect and acceptance, positively impacting student growth and social skills development. Committed to enhancing student engagement through inclusive lesson planning with a strong focus on enhancing creativity and critical thinking in diverse student populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Teacher
Cumberland Academy
Tyler
08.2025 - Current
- Teaching inclusive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs in RLA, Math, and Social Studies for grades 3, 4, and 5.
- Collaborating with educators to implement individualized education programs.
- Supporting students in social skills development through group activities.
- Monitoring student progress and adjusted strategies as needed.
- Creating a welcoming classroom environment that promotes acceptance and respect.
- Advocating for accommodations, and support services for students with disabilities.
- Assessed and monitored student progress, provided feedback and adjusted instruction accordingly.
- Facilitating small group sessions focused on social skills development and emotional regulation.
- Advising colleagues on effective approaches for working with diverse learners in the classroom setting.
- Creating our school template to maintain accurate records of student performance, including accommodations used, attendance, discipline reports and other data required by the school district or state regulations
Theatre Teacher
Cumberland Academy
Tyler
07.2022 - Current
- Designing engaging lesson plans for diverse theatre classes.
- Directing student performances, fostering teamwork and creativity.
- Implementing classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Organizing traveling theatre groups for school performances, enhancing students' engagement with the arts.
- Instructing students in theater terminology and performance skills, building foundational knowledge for stagecraft.
- Collaborating with fellow educators on integrating theatre into other subjects such as English literature or history.
- Managing inventory of costumes, props and sets used in class performances.
- Developing and coordinated diverse theatre classes, including acting, improvisation, stage design, costuming, and playwriting, to foster comprehensive artistic skills.
Charge Artist
Tyler Junior College
Tyler
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with faculty to design visual materials that enhanced student engagement.
- Engaged with students, fostering creativity and artistic expression through hands-on activities.
- Created series of rough sketches for review, revision and approval.
- Provided guidance and technical assistance to other artists when needed.
- Designed and painted large-scale backdrops for theatrical productions.
- Maintained painting tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Coordinated with other artists to create a cohesive visual presentation for productions.
Scenic Painter (Annie)
Tyler Civic Theatre Center
Tyler
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with director of Annie to develop and implement visual themes that enhanced overall production quality.
- Mixed and applied paint to create specific textures and colors, including marble effects, contributing to the show's visual impact.
- Coordinated with artists to achieve a cohesive visual presentation that aligned with the creative vision of the production.
Staar Camp Director/Teacher
Tyler Civic Theatre Center
Tyler
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Managed daily camp operations, ensuring seamless execution of all activities.
- Developed engaging programs that promoted creativity and teamwork among participants.
- Directed children's plays and taught theatre basics at TCTC for ages 6-12.
Director of Play
Tyler Civic Theatre Center
Tyler
01.2025 - 03.2025
- .Directed production of Cheaper by the Dozen and managed show logistics for community performances.
- Costume Designer.
- Styled hair for performers during the show run.
Scenic Painter (Grease)
Tyler Civic Theatre
Tyler
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Created detailed scenic designs for Grease
- Mixed paints to achieve desired colors and textures for various projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring cleanliness and proper functionality.
- Assisted in setting up and dismantling stage elements for performances.
Costume and Hair Design
Tyler Civic Theatre Center
Tyler
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted research on historical periods and cultural trends to inform costume design decisions.
- Designed and painted Logos on "Greaser Jackets"
- Hair Design and stylist for run of Musical
Substitute Teacher
TISD
Tyler
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained classroom order to foster positive learning environment.
- Delivered classroom instruction as per teacher's lesson plans to support student learning.
Education
Bachelor's of Applied Arts And Sciences - Applied Arts And Sciences
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts With Emphasis in Theatre
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TXSkills
- Theatre integration
- Costume design
- Script analysis
- Inclusive lesson planning
- Adaptive teaching
- Classroom management
- Student mentoring
- Audition preparation
- Ensemble building
- Creative collaboration
- Public speaking
- Visual design
- Artistic expression
- Acrylic painting
- Watercolor painting
- Charcoal
- Pencil sketching
- Portrait artistry
- Paper Art
- Visual Artistry
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional intelligence
- Empathy
- Social skills development
- Age-appropriate communication
- Event planning
- Adaptive strategies
- Supply management
- Face Painting
- Theatrical makeup
- Inclusive lesson planning
- Visual design
Timeline
Charge Artist
Tyler Junior College
09.2025 - 10.2025
Inclusion Teacher
Cumberland Academy
08.2025 - Current
Scenic Painter (Annie)
Tyler Civic Theatre Center
06.2025 - 07.2025
Staar Camp Director/Teacher
Tyler Civic Theatre Center
06.2025 - 07.2025
Director of Play
Tyler Civic Theatre Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
Scenic Painter (Grease)
Tyler Civic Theatre
06.2024 - 07.2024
Costume and Hair Design
Tyler Civic Theatre Center
05.2024 - 07.2024
Theatre Teacher
Cumberland Academy
07.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
TISD
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor's of Applied Arts And Sciences - Applied Arts And Sciences
University of Texas At Tyler
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts With Emphasis in Theatre
Tyler Junior College