Kate Hough
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Creative education professional who studies the lesson content and incorporates district standards while collaborating on IEP/504 accomodations to align curriculum design for diverse learners which individualizes instruction and assessment. A professional with a background in the military which reinforces abilities to handle structured environments with security considerations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher ELA 9-12
Roaring Fork High School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans aligning with district and state standard
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
Sales Associate & Pricing Lead
Old Navy
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Provided excellent customer service
- Provided training for new associates in pricing
Student Teacher ELA9-12
Lewis-Palmer High School
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Designed creative lesson plans to align to district and state standards
- Supplemental materials created to diversify learning in a homogeneous student population
- One-on-one student support and collaboration with SPED department to ensure individualized instruction and assessment
Substitute Teacher
The Vanguard School
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Followed teacher’s lesson plan or backup plan in the event of their absence
- Managed a classroom of unfamiliar students
- Quickly established rapport with new students
Preventative Medicine Specialist (E-4)
U.S. Army Reserves
02.2010 - 02.2018
- Enforced standards of operation regarding health and safety
- Acted as leadership and subject matter expert in the field
- Handled structured environments with security considerations
Main Teacher
Springboard Education in America
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted students finish their homework
- Elaborated classroom concepts for students requiring extra assistance
- Created material to engage students w/ critical thinking & reading comprehension after homework
Foreign Teacher
EF English First
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Created and executed detailed lesson plans, which met learning goals of ESL/ELL students
- Created supplemental material to encourage learning and to create a fun environment for students where they can learn
- Provided one-on-one support for students requiring extra assistance
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - English Education (Secondary)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO12.2018
Associate of Arts - English
Pike Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO12.2013
Skills
- Aligning creative lesson plan to district/state standards
- Creating supplemental material to provide individualized learning for diverse learners
- Maintaining student records for tracking academic progress
- Collaboration and one-on-one student support
- Qualified for teaching ESL and literacy programs
Certification
- CO State Education License Secondary ELA (Cred #: 24376054) Effective 3.12.2024-3.12-2.31
- TEFL/TESOL 120 Hour Certification 2014
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
English Teacher ELA 9-12
Roaring Fork High School
08.2024 - Current
Student Teacher ELA9-12
Lewis-Palmer High School
01.2021 - 04.2021
Sales Associate & Pricing Lead
Old Navy
05.2018 - 10.2021
Substitute Teacher
The Vanguard School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Main Teacher
Springboard Education in America
08.2016 - 05.2017
Foreign Teacher
EF English First
06.2014 - 06.2016
Preventative Medicine Specialist (E-4)
U.S. Army Reserves
02.2010 - 02.2018
Associate of Arts - English
Pike Peak Community College
- CO State Education License Secondary ELA (Cred #: 24376054) Effective 3.12.2024-3.12-2.31
- TEFL/TESOL 120 Hour Certification 2014
Master of Arts in Teaching - English Education (Secondary)
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
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