Katrina Petitt
Vidor,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Vidor Elementary
08.2020 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Teacher
West Orange Stark Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership- Applied Digital Learning
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX04.2025
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2014
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Student rapport
Certification
- ESL Certified
Timeline
Teacher
Vidor Elementary
08.2020 - Current
Teacher
West Orange Stark Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Educational Leadership- Applied Digital Learning
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Lamar University
- ESL Certified
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