Kathy Schade
Northglenn
Summary
Dynamic 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher at North Mor Elem, adept at implementing data-driven instruction and fostering student engagement. Successfully enhanced literacy skills through targeted strategies, while mentoring new educators and promoting collaborative learning. Committed to creating a supportive environment that nurtures academic and social-emotional growth for all students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
North Mor Elem - Adams12 Five Star Schools
08.1998 - Current
- Cultivated a love of learning within students by creating an inviting atmosphere that encouraged curiosity and exploration.
- Implement effective teaching methods to ensure student success and promote an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for all students.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by regularly assessing student performance to inform instructional decisions, leading to higher achievement levels across the board.
- Contributed to school-wide improvement efforts by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development and best teaching practices.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance and support throughout their first year in the profession.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends, enhancing my effectiveness as a teacher.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through the use of inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous growth for each learner.
- Developed strong parent-teacher partnerships by maintaining open communication lines and involving parents in their children''s learning process.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering respectful relationships among students.
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy strategies in daily lesson plans.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-1994
Skills
- Curriculum implementation
- Classroom management
- Data analysis
- Differentiated instruction
- Communication strategies
- IEP collaboration
- Mentoring teachers
- Behavior management
- Event planning
- Progress monitoring
- Parent engagement
- Team collaboration
- Instructional design
- Technology integration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Special education support
- Assessment strategies
- Mathematics instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Problem-solving skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
Timeline
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
North Mor Elem - Adams12 Five Star Schools
08.1998 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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