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Kathy Arnew

Zephyrhills,FL

Summary

I am a passionate teacher with 16 years of experience in elementary education. I foster critical thinking and engagement that encourages student growth and achievement. I utilize collaborative learning with Kagan strategies. I strive to continuously enhance my teaching through professional development and collaborating with my peers. I use data to closely monitor my students progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. I am committed to long-term student success through a well-rounded education.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

West Zephyrhills Elementary
01.2009 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and modeling appropriate conduct.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of Kagan Cooperative Learning strategies.
  • Use data to identify gaps in my students' subject knowledge and use this to modify my instruction.
  • Engage students in questioning that promotes critical thinking and in return provide specific feedback to students
  • Continuously pursued professional development to stay current in educational trends.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
12-2008

Skills

  • Effective classroom management
  • Collaborative learning (Kagan)
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Targeted small group instruction (tiered intervention)
  • Data-driven instruction

Timeline

Teacher

West Zephyrhills Elementary
01.2009 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6

University of South Florida