KATLYN HILLMAN
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
11.2023 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Long-term ELD substitute teaching at Whittier Middle School
- Short-term ELD substitute teaching across the K-12 spectrum
- Frequent subbing at Axtell Park, serving students with diverse educational needs
K-12 English Language Development Teacher
Dell Rapids School District
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Reviewed and purchased K-12 curriculum program on behalf of the district
- Wrote LAPs and managed student files
- Completed tasks as district EL Coordinator
- Assessed student progress using standardized tests and informal assessments to tailor instruction, including WIDA
- Organized professional development workshops for staff on effective ELD instructional practices.
- Designed engaging activities that promote cultural awareness and linguistic diversity among students.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices, increasing the effectiveness of English Language Development instruction.
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Harrisburg School District
03.2021 - 10.2021
Preschool Aide
Sioux Falls Lutheran School
08.2020 - 03.2021
Substitute Teacher
Yankton School District
01.2017 - 05.2019
Education
M.A. Secondary Education -
The University of South Dakota
B.S. English -
Black Hills State University
Skills
- Broad K-12 experience
- Paperwork pro
- Adaptable
- Relationship building
- Student Engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson implementation
- Familiarity with National Geographic curriculum
- Real geek for linguistics
Certification
- Department of Education, South Dakota, 03/12/2020, 5-12 English Language Arts, K-12 English as a New Language
- Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea, 07/24/2015, Completion of Internship and Cultural Experience (ICE)
- U.S. Army Cadet Command, Ft. Knox, KY, 07/17/2013, Completion of Leader’s Training Course (LTC)
Affiliations
- National Council of Teachers of English, 01/2019 - 01/2020
- South Dakota Education Association, 03/2018 - 03/2020
Internships, Practicum
- Scuola dell'infanzia Torremenapace, 11/2019 - 12/2019, Istituto comprensivo via Marsala Voghera, Italy, Student Teaching
- Harrisburg North Middle School, 08/2019 - 11/2019, Student Teaching
- Harrisburg High School, 10/2018, Practicum
- Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea, 06/2015 - 07/2015, English Teacher Intern
Training
- Project Based Learning Summer Institute at Jefferson High School, 07/29/2024 - 08/01/2024, Sioux Falls, SD
- South Dakota Indian Education Summit, 09/22/2019 - 09/24/2019, Pierre, SD
- 18th Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference, 10/04/2018, Sioux Falls, SD
- 2018 NEA Aspiring Educators Leadership Conference, 06/27/2018 - 06/30/2018, Minneapolis, MN
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
11.2023 - Current
K-12 English Language Development Teacher
Dell Rapids School District
11.2021 - 02.2023
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Harrisburg School District
03.2021 - 10.2021
Preschool Aide
Sioux Falls Lutheran School
08.2020 - 03.2021
Substitute Teacher
Yankton School District
01.2017 - 05.2019
B.S. English -
Black Hills State University
M.A. Secondary Education -
The University of South Dakota
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