Katherine Palanuik
Desert Hot Springs,CA
Summary
Innovative educational leader with expertise in instructional technology, teacher coaching, and professional development. Skilled in designing targeted support programs, leading technology integration, and fostering collaboration to enhance student success. Experienced in STEAM Lab development, digital citizenship, and data-driven strategies that align with district goals and instructional best practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator of Acceleration of Learning
Morongo Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Oversee the Acceleration of Learning Program, ensuring alignment with district goals and state standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Strengthen teacher retention efforts by providing personalized coaching and leadership development opportunities.
Teacher on Special Assignment
Morongo Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
- Guide teachers in effectively incorporating educational technology tools, platforms, and frameworks to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Ensure compliance with student data privacy agreements and educate teachers on digital citizenship and responsible technology use.
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Morongo Unified School District
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Designed lessons that provided opportunities for problem-solving, creativity and communication skills.
- Monitored and evaluated students' progress in relation to district or school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
Induction Program Mentor
Morongo Unified School District
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Performed classroom observations to assist teacher strategies and effectiveness.
MTSS Coordinator
Morongo Unified School District
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
K-2 Teacher
Morongo Unified School District
08.2008 - 06.2017
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA05-2007
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Copper Mountain College
Joshua Tree, CA01-2004
Skills
- Relationship building and networking
- Faculty training and development
- Technology integrations
- Lesson planning
- Teacher performance improvement
Certification
- Standard Professional Principal, PreK-12- Valid 2/14/2025-415/2037
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential- Valid 9/1/2020 - 9/1/2025
Timeline
Coordinator of Acceleration of Learning
Morongo Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Teacher on Special Assignment
Morongo Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Morongo Unified School District
08.2019 - 06.2023
MTSS Coordinator
Morongo Unified School District
08.2017 - 06.2019
Induction Program Mentor
Morongo Unified School District
08.2016 - 06.2021
K-2 Teacher
Morongo Unified School District
08.2008 - 06.2017
- Standard Professional Principal, PreK-12- Valid 2/14/2025-415/2037
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential- Valid 9/1/2020 - 9/1/2025
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Redlands
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Copper Mountain College
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