Katrina Gaulden
Elementary Instructional Coach
Athens,GA
Summary
Professional educator prepared for leadership in curriculum and instruction. Proven ability to enhance educational programs and drive student success. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and fostering positive learning environment. Reliable and results-driven with passion for educational excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Years of working on Instructional Leadership Team
Work History
Instructional Coach
Clarke County School District
Winterville, GA
05.2015 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Increased Kindergarten-Second grade literacy benchmarks by 85% through instructional strategies and feedback
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Modeled Standards Based lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
K-5 Teacher
Clarke County School District
Athens, GA
08.2001 - 05.2015
- Delivered staff professional development, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Collaborated with kindergarten-fifth grade colleagues to create and use enhanced technology, such as PearDeck, and smart boards.
- Reported school-wide and individualized information to parents and administration about student progress.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Assessed student learning progress using iReady diagnostic and teaching and reading comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Education
Specialist Degree - Curriculum, Instruction, And Administrative Manage
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL 08.2011 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL 06.2008 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA 01.2000 - 08.2001
High School Diploma -
Bradwell Institute
Hinesville, GA 09.1990 - 06.1994
Skills
Committed to continuous improvement
Great active listening skills
Excellent communication abilities
Differentiated instruction
Affiliations
- Member of Georgia Association of Educators
- Member of National Association of Educators
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Clarke County School District
05.2015 - Current
Specialist Degree - Curriculum, Instruction, And Administrative Manage
Nova Southeastern University
08.2011 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
American InterContinental University
06.2008 - 04.2009
K-5 Teacher
Clarke County School District
08.2001 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Piedmont College
01.2000 - 08.2001
High School Diploma -
Bradwell Institute
09.1990 - 06.1994