Katrina McCarroll
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern approaches to teaching arts. Creates stimulating lessons for all levels of students. Believes in value of collaboration and committed to fostering classroom environment that encourages students to think critically and expressively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Multilingual Learners Director and Teacher
Adelante Schools
Indianapolis, Indiana
07.2020 - Current
- Compiled, maintained and filed reports, records and other documents required by school and district for 90 English language learner students
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles
- Designed and adapted curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials for 50 staff members
Elementary Lead Teacher
KIPP Indy Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Created and implemented user-centered learning design for two classes of 30 students
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Elementary Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Maintained student portfolios for 25 students to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
First Grade Teaching Fellow
IDEA Public Schools
Austin, TX
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Instructed two cohorts of 30 first grade students in Language Arts using Direct Instruction
- Tracked and documented students’ progress through weekly assessments
- Created curricula and intervention based on students’ assessment data
Bilingual Early Literacy Tutor
Literacy First
Austin, Texas
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided research-based early literacy curriculum to caseload of 10 underperforming bilingual readers in K-2nd grade
- Assessed and analyzed students’ progress through weekly data monitoring
- Received 50+ hours of training in early literacy intervention, including training in phonological awareness, letter knowledge, phonics and oral reading fluency
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN 08.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2010 - 06.2014
Skills
Curriculum Development and Adaptation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, Figma
Design Thinking and User Research
Multilingual in English and Spanish
Timeline
Multilingual Learners Director and Teacher
Adelante Schools
07.2020 - Current
Elementary Lead Teacher
KIPP Indy Public Schools
07.2018 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marian University
08.2016 - 05.2018
Elementary Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
07.2016 - 07.2018
First Grade Teaching Fellow
IDEA Public Schools
07.2015 - 07.2016
Bilingual Early Literacy Tutor
Literacy First
09.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Pittsburgh
08.2010 - 06.2014