KATHERINE CLARK https://clarkkatherine.weebly.com | (949) 201-6716 |
[email protected] EDUCATION University of California, Irvine Professional Clear Multiple Subject Credential • English Learner Authorization (AB1059) Master of Arts, Teaching
Irvine, CA June 2017 Aug. 2017
University of California, Santa Barbara Bachelor of Arts, Communication & Sociology
Santa Barbara, CA June 2015
TEACHING EXPERIENCE General Education Teacher: 5th Grade Los Angeles Unified School District - Park Western Place Elementary School • • • • • • • •
San Pedro, CA Aug. 2017 - Present
Use PBIS framework to foster a safe and positive learning environment (e.g. clear expectations and ClassDojo points) Administer and analyze formative assessments to create small groups and monitor progress (e.g. Smarter Balanced IAB, EngageNY exit tickets, Guided Reading Levels, Scholastic Reading Inventory, DIBELS, Spelling Inventory) Accommodate English Language Learners/ELD class with appropriate scaffolds (e.g. sentence frames, charts, and models) Communicate with parents/families by texting pictures, announcements, and individual messages via “Remind” app Host “Parent Information Nights” to explain purposes of Common Core and tools for supporting ELA and Math at home Implement CGI Math practices (e.g. number strings, choral counting, true/false statements, unpacking rich-task word problems, student share-outs/discussions) in partnership with UCLA Mathematics Project Utilize 1-1 Chromebook technology as a tool for engagement and assessment (e.g. Google Drive, Google Classroom, Code.org, Khan Academy, Kahoot!, NoRedInk, Zearn, Spelling City, Prodigy, Powtoon) Coordinate and supervise fifth-grade events (e.g. “Catalina Island Marine Institute” 3-day science camp, six field trips, Culmination, Physical Fitness Test, Student Council, Walk-a-Thon, December Dash, Colonial Fair)
Student Teacher and Substitute Teacher: 2nd Grade Irvine Unified School District - Canyon View Elementary School • • •
Promoted and assisted with PTA’s school-wide events and fundraisers (e.g. picnics, popsicle sales, Spring Field Day) Integrated purposeful physical activity to support physical and mental health (e.g. using GoNoodle and teaching yoga) Implemented balanced literacy (interactive read-aloud, shared reading, guided reading, readers/writers workshop)
Student Teacher and Substitute Teacher: 5th Grade Capistrano Unified School District - Chaparral Elementary School • • •
Ladera Ranch, CA Aug. 2016 - March 2017
Piloted Benchmark Advance ELA/ELD curriculum and tailored materials to fit students’ needs Collaborated with Professional Learning Community (PLC) to differentiate instruction for GATE students Engaged students in STEM astronomy lessons based on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Instructional Assistant (Mild/Moderate): 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Saddleback Valley Unified School District - Melinda Heights Elementary School • •
Irvine, CA April 2017 - June 2017
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Dec. 2015 - June 2016
Differentiated instruction when teaching Math and ELA for students in Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Assessed and recorded students’ progress towards their goals according to their Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Lead Instructor - Galileo Learning •
Teach Art, Science, and Outdoor Activities to children at educational summer camp (grades K-5)
Manager - UCSB Associated Students Ticket Office •
Trained and supervised 20+ cashiers and collaborated with multiple campus departments
Campus Tour Guide - UCSB Gaucho Tour Association • Led, informed, and entertained groups of 30+ prospective students and their families
Newport Beach, CA May 2016 - Present Santa Barbara, CA May 2012 - June 2015 Santa Barbara, CA Feb. 2012 - April 2014