MONICA MCATEE
Moses Lake,WA
Summary
Professional educator with extensive experience working as an elementary and middle school teacher, District Instructional Math (K-5) and Technology (K-12) Coach, and Dean of Students (6-8). Skilled in student engagement and setting high expectations based on essential state standards, professional development, and knowledge of the PLC process.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Moses Lake School District
Garden Heights Elementary
08.2025 - Current
- Member of Learning Improvement Team
- Member of MTSS Team
- Principal Designee
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Moses Lake School District
Columbia Middle School
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Supported the work of PLCs, specifically the Special Education team
- Facilitated building a Response to Intervention team
- Enforced student discipline policies, conducting investigations, mediating conflicts, and administering appropriate consequences in line with school guidelines.
- Supervised daily cafeteria operations, ensuring a safe and orderly environment for over 900 students during lunch periods.
- Collaborated with faculty and parents, facilitating communication to support student development and address concerns promptly.
DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
Moses Lake School District
Moses Lake, WA
08.2015 - 06.2024
- K-12 Instructional Technology Coach
- Facilitated a one to one pilot project for 43 classroom teachers across grades 3-12
- Coached teachers on the use of research-based instructional strategies using technology
- Instructed staff, students, administrators and families on Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship
- Served as a liaison between IT department and classroom teachers to best meet the instructional needs of students
- K-5 Instructional Math Coach
- Provided feedback and guidance to staff on best practices in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and classroom management.
- Led classroom "lesson study" cycles to allow teachers to plan, observe and reflect on best practices
- Collaborated with building principals to analyze formative and summative assessment data
VARIOUS TEACHING POSITIONS
Moses Lake School District
Discover Elementary
08.1999 - 06.2015
- Positions including 4th grade, Technology 1-5, 6th Grade Math, Summer School Teacher
VARIOUS TEACHING POSITIONS
Warden School District
Warden, WA
10.1994 - 01.1999
- Positions including 4th grade, Summer School Teacher 4-6, Language and Reading Acquisition Grades 1-2.
Education
Principal Credentials -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06-2025
Master's Degree - English as a Second Language/Bilingual Education K-12
Heritage College
Toppenish, WA, US01-1997
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education K-8, Endorsement in Psychology K-12
Washington State University
Pullman, WA, US01-1993
Certification
- Principal Certificate, Eastern Washington University 2025
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification, Early/Middle Childhood Literacy 2008
- Master's in English as a Second Language/Bilingual Education K-12, Heritage College 1997
- Bachelor's in Elementary Education K-8, Endorsement in Psychology K-12, Washington State University 1993
Awards
NCESD Excellence Award 2020
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Moses Lake School District
08.2025 - Current
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Moses Lake School District
08.2024 - 06.2025
DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
Moses Lake School District
08.2015 - 06.2024
VARIOUS TEACHING POSITIONS
Moses Lake School District
08.1999 - 06.2015
VARIOUS TEACHING POSITIONS
Warden School District
10.1994 - 01.1999
Master's Degree - English as a Second Language/Bilingual Education K-12
Heritage College
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education K-8, Endorsement in Psychology K-12
Washington State University
Principal Credentials -
Eastern Washington University