Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Katy Middleton

Puyallup School District
Puyallup
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience

Dedicated, passionate educator with over ten years' experience in 1st-5th grade; a strong focus on team collaboration, classroom management, and student engagement. Proven ability to foster relationships with students and parents to create a supportive learning environment. Driven by a deep passion for literacy, I unite both GLAD’s engaging, language-rich strategies and LETRS’ science-based reading instruction to empower every learner’s success.

Work History

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

6 Years
Puyallup School District | 08.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Integrated technology into classroom instruction to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
  • Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to track progress.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of all students.

Teacher

2 Years 10 Months
Highline School District | 08.2017 - 06.2020
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
  • Analyzed student data to identify areas for improvement and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • 3rd and 5th grade experience

Substitute Teacher, K-12

1 Year 10 Months
Highline School District | 08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Delivered engaging lesson plans across diverse subjects to enhance student learning and retention.
  • Adapted instructional strategies to meet varying student needs and learning styles effectively.
  • Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity of curriculum during absences.
  • Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback to support academic growth and development.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting respect and collaboration among students.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | 04-2023

English Language Learner - Multi Language Learner

University of Washington | Seattle, WA | 01-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Central Washington University | Ellensburg, WA | 06-2009

Endorsement in Early Childhood Eductaion

Skills

Lesson planning
Classroom management
Student engagement
Data analysis
Critical thinking
Parent-teacher communication
Relationship building

Certification

GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) certified

Lexia LETRS certified (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)

Timeline

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Puyallup School District
08.2020 - CurrentRead More

Teacher

Highline School District
08.2017 - 06.2020Read More

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Highline School District
08.2015 - 06.2017Read More

University of Washington

English Language Learner from Multi Language Learner
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Western Governors University

Master of Science from Curriculum And Instruction
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Central Washington University

Bachelor of Arts from Education
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Katy Middleton