Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Katrina Wicker

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Summary


Passionate language educator with solid foundation in English language instruction. Demonstrates strong classroom management, lesson planning, and curriculum development skills. Known for effective communication, flexibility, and teamwork, consistently driving student success and adapting to diverse learning needs. Adept at fostering collaborative and results-driven learning environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

ESOL Teacher

Laurens County Board Of Education
08.2017 - Current
  • Served as an advocate for ESOL students within the school community, promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity among staff and peers.
  • Supported the integration of newly-arrived immigrant students into mainstream classrooms by providing resources and guidance for both teachers and learners.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples in lesson plans.
  • Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and used data-driven instruction for continuous improvement of learning outcomes.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication and informative conferences, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and parents, building trust through open communication and consistent follow-up on concerns.
  • Provided individualized support for students with diverse needs, tailoring instruction to accommodate varying language levels and learning styles.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
  • Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.

Kindergarten Teacher

Laurens County Board of Education
08.2004 - 05.2017
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
  • Cultivated love for reading among students by integrating interactive storytimes into daily routines.
  • Lead Teacher

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Laurens County Board Of Education
08.2002 - 05.2004
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
  • Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication and mutual respect among students.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by actively participating in faculty meetings, committees, and special events throughout the year.
  • Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies and progress and needs of students.
  • Utilized various assessment tools to track student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly for improved outcomes.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices in teaching methods.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, earning their trust and respect while providing mentorship both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent expectations, clear rules, and appropriate consequences for undesirable actions.
  • Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Laurens County Board of Education
08.2000 - 05.2002
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects.
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials, catering to individual learning styles.
  • Improved student reading comprehension through targeted literacy strategies and guided practice sessions.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, safety initiatives, or community outreach programs contributing positively to the overall school environment.
  • Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and real-life connections, promoting critical thinking skills.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.

Education

Doctor of Education - Teacher Leadership

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
01-2017

Specialist - Early Childhood Education

Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA
04-2006

Skills

  • Vocabulary building
  • Adaptive learning
  • Parent communication
  • Grammar instruction
  • Fluency development
  • Student motivation
  • Interactive learning
  • Language proficiency
  • Classroom management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
  • Vocabulary enrichment
  • Small group instruction
  • Language immersion

Accomplishments

National Board Certified Teacher

Timeline

ESOL Teacher

Laurens County Board Of Education
08.2017 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Laurens County Board of Education
08.2004 - 05.2017

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Laurens County Board Of Education
08.2002 - 05.2004

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Laurens County Board of Education
08.2000 - 05.2002

Doctor of Education - Teacher Leadership

Walden University

Specialist - Early Childhood Education

Georgia Southwestern State University

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