Katrina Culbreath-Martin
Duluth,GA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts
Norcross, GA
08.2018 - Current
- Develop and implement lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in a second grade classroom.
- Utilize instructional materials, such as books, multimedia sources, and manipulatives to enhance student learning.
- Assess student performance through formal and informal assessments throughout the year.
- Provide feedback on student progress by utilizing data-driven instruction techniques.
- Participate in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and behavior issues.
- Establish clear expectations for classroom behavior and reinforce appropriate behavior with positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.
- Implement differentiated instruction methods based on each student's ability level.
- Instruct students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Create safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Handle challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Improve delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Inspire students to want to read by taking to library and helping to choose books.
Third Grade Teacher
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts
Norcross, GA
08.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to cover core subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies.
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged students to strive for excellence.
- Assessed student performance by administering tests, quizzes, and other assignments.
- Established classroom rules and expectations with students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
- Encouraged students to take responsibility for their own learning through individualized instruction and group activities.
- Provided feedback on student progress through conferences, reports, assessments, or parent-teacher meetings.
- Utilized various teaching strategies such as lectures, discussions, multimedia presentations, demonstrations, field trips, in order to engage all learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues on planning lessons that addressed state standards for third grade level education.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress via phone calls, emails, meetings.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades according to school policies and procedures.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in third grade education.
Paraprofessional / Long Term Sub 4th Grade
Berkeley Lake Elem
Duluth, GA
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
High School Recruiter
Corinthian Colleges
Marietta, GA
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Promoted educational opportunities to high school students on behalf of Corinthian Colleges.
- Enhanced the number of enrollments through building lasting relationships.
- Implemented effective visitation and referral plans to maximize student enrollment potential.
- Organized and coordinated educational and informational events
- Rendered personalized and collaborative assistance to prospective students during recruitment process.
- Incorporated multimedia elements into presentations when appropriate.
- Developed and presented engaging educational content to diverse audiences.
- Organized and prepared materials for presentations, including visuals and handouts.
- Gathered data from surveys conducted before and after each presentation.
- Responded promptly to questions posed by audience members during the presentation.
Education
Teacher Certification -
Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy Program
Georgia05.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
Governor’s State University
Illinois05.2002
Skills
- Educational Planning
- Effective Listening
- Detail-Oriented Accuracy
- Effective Classroom Management
- Adaptive Instruction Techniques
- Supportive Demeanor
Awards
- Teacher of the Year (2022-2023) North Metro Academy
- SEL Lead (2022-2023)
- Dept Chair 3rd Grade
- Highest Milestones scores in the region (3rd Grade 2022)
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year (2021)
- Obtained 80% Reading proficiency on the District Assessments-Gwinnett County by mid-year (2019-2020)
- Extended year-to-date performance measures by 151% within first six months of employment at Corinthian Colleges
- Excellence Award for superlative performance, Corinthian Colleges, May 2014
Affiliations
- Deans List
Accomplishments
- 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year
Certification
- Teaching Certification
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts
08.2018 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts
08.2018 - Current
Paraprofessional / Long Term Sub 4th Grade
Berkeley Lake Elem
08.2017 - 05.2018
High School Recruiter
Corinthian Colleges
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Teaching Certification
Teacher Certification -
Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy Program
Bachelor of Arts -
Governor’s State University
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