Katherine C. Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

- Leads weekly intellectual preparation and internalization of curriculum with teachers across network- Leads weekly grade-level team meetings to norm on data-informed, standards-based teaching- Conducts regular observations of grade-level and network team members, followed by coaching debriefs to hone and rehearse best teaching practices and curriculum implementation- Serves as the first point of contact for grade level team- Monitors and supports with grade-level parent communication- Revises curriculum, program, and/or systems as needed to meet culturally and data responsive needs- Updates and leads select summer professional development sessions relevant to grade-level standards and curriculum

Phoenix, Arizona Area

- Collaborated with teachers and administration in establishing expectations, systems, and routines in the founding year of the school - Implements data-driven instructional plans that inform whole group teaching and targeted small group intervention in reading and math- Coaches other team members in data analysis and curriculum implementation- Integrates Joy Factor regularly in teaching to engage and encourage personal investment in scholars- Achieved an average of 1.5 years of growth in one school year- Directed summer reading community outreach program with various community partners

- Teaches English immersion to young children in China through a virtual e-learning platform- Implements total physical response (TPR) practices and realia effectively to introduce and reinforce concepts to English language learners- Maintains a perfect rating from parents, who are responsible for booking classes

Phoenix, Arizona

2nd Grade- Differentiated learning through small groups, meaningful independent practice, and individual accountability procedures- Modified lessons for advanced students and students with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders - Coordinated enrichment tutoring on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for particularly gifted students in mathematics- Collaborated with other teachers during team meetings in order to collaborate on lesson plans, adjust curriculum maps, and assess student progress- Maintained classroom management using positive and logical consequence systems- Facilitated active student engagement using effective teaching practices such as Whole Brain Teaching and Kagan Structures- Analyzed students’ academic progress and behavior for recommendation for special education services as part of the Child Study Team4th Grade- Developed engaging and standards-aligned lessons, activities, and projects in science and social studies for fourth grade team- Implemented blended learning practices through use of available one-to-one technology, Google Classroom, and other educational applications- Achieved more than one year’s growth over the span of four months on standardized test

New Brunswick, New Jersey

- Managed campaign for Teach for America at Rutgers with two other coordinators through social media, physical marketing, class and student organization presentations, and events - Utilized own extensive student leader network to reach out to top students of diverse backgrounds and majors throughout the year to encourage them to apply for the 2014 Teaching Corps

- Troubleshoot software and hardware problems in university computer labs- Assisted patrons in a customer service capacity

New Brunswick, Nj

- Planned and conducted staff education and development for RMC 2013 – a high school debate conference attended by over 500 students – as part of three-member executive board- Wrote more than 100 pages worth of policy briefs, published by IDIA and provided to students as reference for conference- Directed committees in Model United Nations and Model Congress conferences, some with nearly 100 students- Taught 400-level Rutgers Political Science independent study class in which first-time directors learn how to conduct research for and write policy briefs

- Raised over $25,000 for the Associate Alumnae of Douglass Residential College (AADC)- Serves as a Douglass Residential College Student Ambassador in charge of informing alumnae, parents, and friends about the College, and encouraging them to support the Annual Fund- Demonstrates developed communication and interpersonal skills, along with ability to think quickly in responding to alumnae questions and/or concerns