Kay Watkins
Denison,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Denison ISD, excelling in curriculum development and fostering student engagement. Expert in implementing technology to enhance learning and mentoring peers in effective classroom management. Committed to analyzing student performance to drive targeted interventions, ensuring all learners thrive in a collaborative environment.
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Teacher in Social Science
Denison ISD
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards for diverse learning styles.
- Implemented formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects enhancing critical thinking skills.
- Integrated technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences in classroom.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, inclusion, and active participation.
- Mentored new teachers on curriculum development and classroom management strategies.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for curriculum improvement and targeted interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to encourage active participation in their child''s education.
- Implemented project-based learning activities to help students apply social science concepts to real-world situations and develop problem-solving skills.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that fostered respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OKSkills
- Curriculum development
- Technology implementation
- Leadership development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff development
- Lesson plan implementation
- Faculty collaboration
- Discipline
- Student needs assessment
- Student development
- Differentiated instruction
- Social studies
- Behavior modeling
Certification
Classroom management
Techniques of teaching
Project based learning
Methods of teaching gifted and talented students and/ pre AP students 40 hr course
Learning technology
Timeline
Teacher in Social Science
Denison ISD
Master of Science - Education
Southeastern Oklahoma State University