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Stephani Catt-Severns

Lebanon,OR

Summary

To obtain a part time position in a district that thrives off of growth and development in addition to working collaboratively to ensure success of all students.

Philosophy Equity for all students, committed to student academic outcomes, and community involvement/support. I am a dynamic and flexible teacher who believes that providing a safe and respectful environment will allow students to perform to the best of their abilities. I am a team player and continue to research new resources to better support my students in every way.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

PreK-1st Grade

Oakville Community Christian
01.2022 - Current
  • Responsibilities include creating safety procedures and school policies from scratch as we started the school in 2020
  • Creating a positive reinforcement program for school wide use, sharing and implementing the program with staff
  • Closely working with Principal and Board members to ensure educational expectations were being met for all students
  • Organizing and creating school wide field trips, events and celebrations for students
  • Providing clear understanding, expectations and knowledge in the subject areas of reading, writing, math, grammar, social studies and health through a Christian curriculum
  • Creating and implementing schedules for split grades ensuring all student needs are met emotionally and academically
  • Implementing movement and sensory into daily lessons to create a fun and flexible learning environment

3rd Grade Teacher

Hawthorne Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Responsibilities include management of 30 students in all subject areas achieving mastery of 85% or higher in 3rd grade
  • Continual positive reinforcement in a Title 1 school with 75% of students who are a part of low income families, blended families and trauma
  • Closely working with 3rd grade teachers in ensuring all students are exposed and taught to the common core standards
  • Working closely with a team of 3-6th grade teachers to ensure students are prepared for state testing not limited to test prep, scheduling, researching and preparing students
  • Providing clear understanding, expectations and knowledge in the subject areas of reading, writing, math, grammar, social studies and health
  • Working with a staff of 30+ to provide PBIS to all students within the school
  • Communicating on a daily basis with parents via remind, emails, and in person for positive reinforcement

3rd Grade Teacher

Portland Arthur Academy
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Responsibilities include management of 30-35 students in all subject areas achieving mastery of 85% or higher in 3rd and 4th grade
  • Using a positive reinforcement of 4-1 to encourage students to feel successful
  • Providing a clear understanding in curriculum including math, reading, writing, spelling, social studies, and science
  • Weekly data collecting for all lessons, evaluating reteach and remedy opportunities to ensure understanding in all subject areas
  • Currently providing active monitoring during all subjects, CHAMPS behavior expectations and individualized behavior plans for daily success
  • Working with a staff of 8 to collaborate for educational success of all students
  • Meeting with all 3rd grade teachers in the organization to continue growth of programs and curriculum
  • Planning science, art and Invention convention projects for third grade
  • Contacting parents with daily accomplishments of their students via phone call, email, or in person
  • Weekly emails to inform parents of upcoming tests, important information, and necessary dates

Education

Masters of Arts - Teaching, Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Concordia University
Portland, OR
01.2014

Bachelor’s Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies, Sociology and Health

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
01.2012

Associates of Arts - Transfer Degree

Clackamas Community College
Clackamas, OR
01.2008

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication

Interests And Commendations

  • Portland Arthur Academy, 2016-2016 Teacher Of The Year, Students achieving mastery in all subject areas for all 4 terms.
  • Western Oregon University, Academic Excellence Award in Health, 2009, Academic Excellence Award in History, 2009, WOU women’s collegiate soccer team- Starting outside midfielder
  • Clackamas Community College, Collegiate Soccer 2009 First Team All-Conference
  • Educators Summit Conference, virtual, Winter 2025, Corban Christian Teachers Conference, Fall 2024, Abeka Teachers Training, Summer 2023, ALT Team, 2018-2019, Calendar Committee, 2018-2019, Oregon Summit Conference, 2018, RTI Conference, Seattle, Washington, 2017, Active member of the Safety Committee organization wide, 2015-2016, Dyslexia workshop, Salem, Oregon, 10/01/16, Direct Instruction Conference, Rocket Math, Reading, Language and Advanced Classroom Management Skills k-6th, 07/01/15, Direct Instruction Conference, Reading and Math 2nd/3rd Grade, 07/01/14, PDU’s in 2nd/3rd grade math, reading, writing, literature, classroom management, direct instruction training, GLAD workshop, 02/01/14, ENVOY workshop, 11/01/13

Hobbies and Interests

  • Family oriented activities
  • Crossfit
  • Travel
  • Exploring events within our state

Philosophy

Equity for all students, committed to student academic outcomes, and community involvement/support. I am a dynamic and flexible teacher who believes that providing a safe and respectful environment will allow students to perform to the best of their abilities. I am a team player and continue to research new resources to better support my students in every way.

Timeline

PreK-1st Grade

Oakville Community Christian
01.2022 - Current

3rd Grade Teacher

Hawthorne Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2020

3rd Grade Teacher

Portland Arthur Academy
01.2014 - 01.2017

Masters of Arts - Teaching, Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Concordia University

Bachelor’s Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies, Sociology and Health

Western Oregon University

Associates of Arts - Transfer Degree

Clackamas Community College

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