Katy E. Ries
Fargo
Summary
To be a Part-Time Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of North Dakota
Enthusiastic Assistant Professor well-versed in diverse teaching methods and training future educators for the classroom. Known for providing great support to both professors and students with approachable demeanor and excellent attention to detail. Dedicated to classroom and long-term student success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
Valley City State & North Dakota State
05.2024 - Current
- Elementary Education Professor
- Science Methods
- Children's Literature
- Language Arts Methods
- Language Development in Early Childhood
- Art in the Elementary Classroom
- Kindergarten Development
- Preschool Practicum
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of North Dakota
01.2021 - Current
- STEM Concepts in the Elementary Classroom
- Team Science- In Person and Online
- Team Social Studies
- TL 324- Integrating Arts in Elementary
- Assisted with Education 250
Full-Time Kindergarten Teacher
West Fargo Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Leadership Committee
- Yearbook Committee
- West Fargo Public Schools-ELA Committee
- Responsive Classroom
- Incorporated STEM and technology
Full-Time First Grade Teacher
West Fargo Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
Full-Time First Grade Teacher
Trinity Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: JP2 School District
- JP2 School District
Full-Time Kindergarten Teacher
Trinity Elementary School
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: JP2 School District
- New-teacher mentor from 2016-2018
- First Grade Team Leader
- Mentor to a student teacher and three practicum students
- Obtained leadership skills through holding school committee positions
- Spelling Bee Committee
- Veteran’s Day Committee
- Homecoming Week Committee
- Yearbook Committee
- Dr
- Seuss Week Committee
- Advent Committee
- Catholic Schools Week Committee
- JP2 School District
Full-Time Kindergarten Teacher
Little Flower Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Fargo Diocese
- Fargo Diocese
Education
PHD - Teaching and Leadership
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-2026
Masters - Elementary Education
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Valley City State University
Valley City, ND05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Development-Family Science
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05.2014
Skills
- Classroom lectures
- Continuing education
- Academic advisement
- Differentiated instruction
Endorsements
Kindergarten, 06/15-Current
Professional Development
- Letrs Training
- Engage in the mathematical practices - By: Kit Norrie and Sarah Schuhl
- Valley Reading
- Growth Mindset
- Show and Tell new books for in the classroom
- How to conference with students
- How to engage students during guided reading
- The Daily Five Book - Gail Boushey and Joan Moser
- Natured Heart pre-training
- How to engage students - Professional Development Day - JP2 Schools
- Spelling in a Snap - By: Anna Brantley
- Fluency Voice Sticks - By: Jodi Southard
- Math Fluency Assessments - By: The Teeny Tiny Teacher
- Literature circles article - By: Carrie’s Creations
- STEAM Bins - By: Brooke Brown
- Sight Words that Stick - By: Deanna Jump
- Guided Reading Class F-J - By: Karen Jones
- Responsive Classroom Class - Davonne Eldredge - University of North Dakota - 2 credits
- Interactive Themed Files - Tara West
- Smart Board Files - Tickle Pink In Primary
- Math Workshop - Deanna Jump - Christina Winter - Jillian Star
- The reading strategies book - By: Jennifer Serravallo
- Common Core Standards Professional Development Training - Hosted by North Dakota State
- Common Core testing and math training - Professional Development Training - Hosted by West Fargo Public Schools
- Steve Dunn Writing - Professional Development Training - Hosted by West Fargo Public Schools
- Bridges Math Training - Hosted by West Fargo Public Schools
- Mental Health - Trauma Training - Hosted by West Fargo Public Schools
- CHAMPS management trainings - Hosted by West Fargo Public Schools
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Valley City State & North Dakota State
05.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of North Dakota
01.2021 - Current
Full-Time Kindergarten Teacher
West Fargo Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2024
Full-Time First Grade Teacher
West Fargo Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
Full-Time First Grade Teacher
Trinity Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Full-Time Kindergarten Teacher
Trinity Elementary School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Full-Time Kindergarten Teacher
Little Flower Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Masters - Elementary Education
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Valley City State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development-Family Science
North Dakota State University
PHD - Teaching and Leadership
University of North Dakota
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