Katherine Jeppson
Fountain
Summary
Seasoned Middle School Science Teacher well-versed in utilizing diverse range of instructional strategies and immersive activities to foster student engagement. Cultivates welcoming learning environment to promote development learning objective achievement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary projects enhancing student learning experiences.
- Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management techniques, instructional best practices, and on-boarding at the school.
- Developed and implemented engaging science curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Organized field trips related to the curriculum content, offering students firsthand exposure to scientific processes at work outside the classroom setting.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest trends in education and continually refine teaching methodologies.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Upper Elementary Math Teacher
The Vanguard School
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Plans and executes effective pacing of lessons to best serve students in both remedial and advanced settings.
- Maintains office hours and provides individual tutoring sessions for distance learners.
- Recognized for efforts in connecting with distance learners.
Substitute Teacher
Multiple
09.2018
- Implemented curriculum and substitute plans with fidelity supporting different teaching pedagogies, at The Vanguard School, Mountain Song Community School, and in Fountain-Fort Carson District 8.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Sixth Grade Science Teacher and Math Remediation Teacher
The Vanguard School
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Created and implemented curriculum including student texts and assessments based on the core knowledge sequence of astronomy, Plate Tectonics, energy, oceanography, and the immune system for sixth grade science.
- Designed content to prepare students for Junior High scope and sequence ensuring appropriate background knowledge.
- Designed and formatted curriculum to build on prior content knowledge.
- Developed and guided students in labs that supplemented instructional content.
- Instructed and reinforced math to a remedial math group utilizing re-teaching strategies and spiraled curriculum to encourage long term knowledge.
Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher
The Vanguard School
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Maintained a positive learning environment while encouraging and holding students to high expectations.
- Used curriculum and activities to stress character development and education.
- Administered formal and informal assessments and utilized data from observations and student assessments to guide and improve instruction.
- Communicated with parents in a timely and effective manner about student performance to support student learning through partnership with parents.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Sixth Grade Assistant Teacher
The Vanguard School
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Lead students through units of study in math, spelling, and reading using effective Direct Instruction strategies, including positive reinforcement, high repetitions, and focus on questioning naive learners to determine comprehension.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Science
Western Governors University
07-2013
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Growth mindset
- Student engagement
- Constructive student feedback
Certification
- Colorado State Teaching License
- Secondary Science Certification 7-12
- Elementary Education Endorsement K-6
- Praxis Recognition of Excellence for General Science and Elementary Education
Experience History
01-2019
Continuation of Educational Training
- PALS Member 2018-present
- DKG Member 2018-present
- Denver Museum of Nature and Science teacher training including Mind, Brain, and Education 1/2026, Operation Motivation 1/2025, Phenomenon Driven Sensemaking 9/2025, The Science of Changing Your Mind 1/2024, Instruction Sequence Matters 9/2023
- Culturally Responsive Educator and Personalized Learning Innovations 5/2022 -8/2022
- STEM Boot Camp for Teachers Challenger Learning Center 7/2016, 7/2017, 7/2018
- Science Interactive Notebooks: Everything You Have Wanted to Know About Science INB'S Workshop 6/2017
- The 5E Model: Design Your Science Lessons for Maximum Engagement & Retention Workshop 6/2017
- High Trust Teaching Workshop 9/2017, 9/2018
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
08.2021 - Current
Upper Elementary Math Teacher
The Vanguard School
09.2019 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
Multiple
09.2018
Sixth Grade Science Teacher and Math Remediation Teacher
The Vanguard School
07.2017 - 05.2018
Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher
The Vanguard School
07.2015 - 07.2017
Sixth Grade Assistant Teacher
The Vanguard School
07.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Science
Western Governors University