Katherine Laidlaw Email & Phone Number

Kepner Beacon Middle School

Currently teach as the school's primary 6th grade ELD teacher for intermediate levels, co-teaching with the 6th grade language arts teacher, as well as sheltered ELD classes for 6th-8th grade.Founding member of school's Equity TeamServe as the school's Language Content Lead, ISA Team Member, and secondary ACCESS Site Assessment LeaderFacilitate professional development for teachers and staff to better implement integrated language development, as well as LGBTQ-focused equity practices in the classroomCoordinate communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment through the school's official Gay Straight Alliance, renamed as HOPE (Human Rights, Open-mindedness, Pride, Equity) Club.

Kepner Legacy Middle School

Acted as the school's sole ELD teacher, teaching WIDA language levels one through sixDeveloped and taught dedicated ELD curriculum, with intentional focus on culturally-diverse content to meet student needs and promote equityIncreased MLL students' language abilities through differentiated lessons and integrated technology to diversify instructionDeveloped Other roles include ISA team member and teacher liaison to the MSU Denver 21st Century College Readiness after-school program

Denver, Colorado, United States

Ran an after-school tutoring and academic enrichment program at Kepner Middle School, working with diverse group of Multilingual Learners Created lesson plans to develop student language skills, and provide one-on-one instruction for all subjectsWorked as a mentor for the 21st Century 9th Grade College Readiness Program during the summer of 2017, preparing students for high school on a college campus

Ken Caryl Middle School

Student taught in an 8th grade Language Arts class at KCMS, working to exceed Teacher Quality StandardsActed as part of regular staff; participating in staff trainings, PLC meetings, and after school activities. Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

Contributed to Starbucks success by assisting the store manager inexecuting store operations during scheduled shifts. Deployed partners and delegated tasks so that partners can create and maintain the Starbucks ExperienceAssist in training new employees, managing and ordering stock Follow all cash management and cash register policies and ensures propercash management practices are followed by shift team