Katy Dekraai
Washington,,DC
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Arlington Public Schools, Taylor Elementary School
Arlington, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Adeptly mastered a new state curriculum in a challenging multi-lingual classroom within established guidelines producing high expectations being met and exceeded daily.
- Hand-picked by senior level administrators to work together in implementing an educator driven evaluative tool for providing teacher feedback with results of this initiative forecasted to be implemented school-wide.
- Collaborated and effectively communicated with colleagues on planning lessons that addressed state standards for third grade level education resulting in mastery of content.
- Consistently recognized by administration and staff for having a calm and nurturing classroom culture that allowed each student to thrive in their learning environment.
Third Grade Teacher
Santa Rosa County, East Milton Elementary
Milton, FL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals to ensure all students needs were met culminating in being the recipient of "Rookie Teacher of the Year" award for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Identified student's learning gaps and emotional needs while navigating them through the challenges of low socioeconomic standing to ensure an inclusive and welcoming school environment.
- Maintained close attention to progress monitoring plans, accommodation documentation, and student assessment data thereby complying with state and local mandates.
- Committed time to creating engaging, effective, and rigorous lesson plans for students resulting in 100% advancement to the next grade level.
Pensacola Beach Lifeguard
Escambia County Public Safety
Pensacola , FL
03.2017 - 06.2023
- Rose through the ranks of entry level lifeguard, to sergeant, to become one of two female lieutenants directing the scheduling of 50+ direct reports across ten miles of beach to educate and protect the public.
- Team leader in everyday physical, educational, and operational training to ensure all direct reports were adequately staffed, trained, and equipped to provide life saving services.
- Oversaw all water rescues and medical calls in high intensity environments while coordinating with EMS, fire departments and county sheriffs with determination to execute successful outcomes.
- Coordinator of the Pensacola Beach Junior Lifeguard Program from 2021-2023; led six groups of multiple 12-15 year olds through a two week program about what it means to be a beach lifeguard including water rescue training, medical scenario training, as well as CPR and AED certifications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05.2022
Skills
- Self driven and independent
- Collaborative personality
- Patient and persistent
- Highly organized and values time management
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and Google Documents
- Motivated to learn new job and systems as required by the position
Recommendations
- Upon request
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Arlington Public Schools, Taylor Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Santa Rosa County, East Milton Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
Pensacola Beach Lifeguard
Escambia County Public Safety
03.2017 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of West Florida
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