Catherine Watson Email and Phone Number

SUMMARY: With over ten years of experience in education and coaching, I bring a results-driven mindset to professional environments. As a former Division 1 athlete at Rutgers, I excel in high-pressure situations, developing strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. My experience as a mother enhances my adaptability in managing complex challenges. I aim to leverage my diverse background in leadership and teaching to contribute to a dynamic team and setting, driving innovation and delivering meaningful results.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:- Developed and organized 8th-grade curriculum using the Atlas program.- Structured lesson plans aligned with NJ CCCS and 21st Century Skills.- Organized international pen pal exchanges, connecting students with peers from other countries to enhance cultural awareness and communication skills.- Facilitated student learning in both collaborative and autonomous settings; collaborated and attended workshops to enhance educational knowledge.- Led teacher workshop on integrating technology into the classroom.- Participated in meetings regarding students with exceptionalities (IEPs, 504s, ESL, etc.).- Organized and led holiday “Giving Tree” toy drive.- Participated in Ed Camp Voorhees for professional development.- Created, marketed, and sold original educational lessons and resources on the Teachers Pay Teachers platform- Assistant Yearbook Advisor and Creator, overseeing design and layout, and coordinating student contributions.AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:- One of six teachers to receive a perfect score of four on Student Growth Percentile- School Board recognition for improvement in NJASK scores of Basic Skills students- Yearbook honorable mention for theme and cover design- NCAA Division I Varsity Student-Athlete, Scholarship recipient, and Captain- Big East Academic All-StarTECHNICAL SKILLS:•Educational Tech, Resources, & Learning Platforms:- Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom)- Atlas- Clear Touch Board, Smartboard- Genesis, Transparent Classroom- Common Lit, Newsela, No Red Ink, ReadWriteThink- Quizlet, Kahoot, Quizizz, Blokes- See-Saw, ePals, eBackpack, Edmodo- NoodleTools, Scholastic- Explain Everything, Screencast-O'matic- Teachers Pay Teachers- Productivity & Office Software:- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint- iMovie, Pages- Nimbus- ChatGPT•Communication Tools:- Remind- ePals•Devices and Operating Systems:- iPad- Windows- iOS Platform