Kate Barrows Email & Phone Number

Louisville, Ky, Us

Tell City, Indiana

✅ SNAPSHOT:I pivoted into new career path to build and lead all facets of 2 library programs (middle and high school) at magnet schools for boys of color. Primary functions include program management, curriculum design, cross-functional collaboration, volunteer recruitment, procurement, budget management, event planning, technology integration, community involvement, and guiding students with research, literacy skills, and academic achievement.✅ SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:🔹 Built entire library program from ground up for 2 public schools, including ADA-compliant design, policy development, technology selection, budget management, and procurement of materials 🔹 Ranked #3 (of 26 schools) in Y2 in overall KPI metrics, including checkouts, visits, and database access, after cultivating student-focused, accessible, and contemporary collection with inviting environment 🔹 Navigated complexities of COVID-19, creating additional digital resources for students and faculty, conceptualizing and leading virtual field trips for students, and developing on-demand content and tools 🔹 Developed and led all facets of student ambassador program, which encouraged and excited learners about library sciences, growing volunteer base to over 90 students 🔹 Earned peer-nominated and selected Support Staff of the Year Award and prestigious lifetime achievement Gretchen Niva Service Award presented by KCTE for overall performance excellence ✅ EXECUTIVE STRENGTHS:Process Development, Hands-on Instruction, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Curriculum Design,Assessment Writing, Instructional Design, Team Leadership, Program Design, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Data Analysis

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

✅ SNAPSHOT:I was hired by the largest public school system in Kentucky, with 167 schools, to teach 9th grade English for often overaged and under-credited students with challenging situations, including attendance issues, learning disabilities, and those repeating the class. Provided hands-on instruction utilizing best practice research-based strategies to boost reading levels on an accelerated timeline. Taught 4 classes daily with up to 20 learners per class. Served as department chair and team leader from 2010 – 2019. ✅ SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:🔹 Piloted teacher accountability system, earning average 93% on student voice surveys for 3 consecutive years, with closest colleague earning 45%🔹 Hand-selected for dual role as STEM teacher covering extended absences, developing curriculum, creating lesson plans, and hands-on instruction, earning reputation as creative and dynamic problem solver🔹 Served as district cohort spearheading developing of Backpack of Success soft skills initiative, including material development, tutorial creation, and rubrics design🔹 Nominated and selected to serve as ELA Core Advocate to develop and write district assessments that aligned with Common Core standards✅ COMMITTEES:English Department Chair ELA Core Advocates ELA Assessment Writing Team Instructional Leadership Team Digital Innovation TeamTeaching for Black Lives Study Group CoordinatorBoard Member, SLATE (KCTE)✅ PRESENTATIONS:National Dropout Prevention Conference, 2022KCTE Spring and Winter Conferences, 2018 – 2023 JCPS Deeper Learning Symposium, 2007

✅ SNAPSHOT:I joined this organization that works with schools and districts to close literacy gaps of disengaged learners. Provided targeted instruction and hands-on support to teachers and administrators utilizing web-based software and digital tools to help with program implementation.✅ SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:🔹 Gained buy-in from reluctant-to-change teachers and administrators leading training, coaching, and program implementation through data-informed decision-making process 🔹 Hand-selected by Indiana Department of Education to lead program implementation at most challenging school with lowest test scores and highest poverty rate🔹 Spearheaded program implementation across multiple schools, integrating effective literacy strategies into diverse and often challenging educational environments✅ DISCStyles LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT:Sets high goals for self and others and expects to meet those goals. If someone says it can’t be done, my response is, “Just watch me.” Has a wide range of curiosities and interests. Very self-reliant and prefers to find own solutions with a tendency to think quickly, decide quickly, and create opportunities and solutions where none existed before. Excellent problem solver who can think quickly as problems arise. Prefers a change-oriented environment and may become bored when the pace slows.

Esl Endorsement, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor, Completed Program With 4.0 And Awaiting Endorsement Post-Praxis Exam

Library Media Certification, Library And Information Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, English Education

Master Of Arts - Ma, Secondary Education And Teaching