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Kate Johnson

Chattanooga

Summary

Compassionate professional with a versatile background in education. Expertise in individualized instruction and academic evaluation, committed to nurturing student confidence and success through tailored learning experiences.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tutor

Huntington Learning Center
Chattanooga
08.2023 - Current
  • Delivered individualized instruction in phonics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and math as per Huntington’s curriculum.
  • Conducted academic evaluations to assess motivation, behavior, strengths, and areas needing improvement.
  • Documented student behavior, motivation, and progress during each instruction session.

Interim 2nd Grade Teacher

East Brainerd Elementary School
Chattanooga
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Collaborated with parents to support student learning and development.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.

Substitute Teacher

ESS Services
Chattanooga
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Delivered engaging lessons to diverse student groups in various subjects.
  • Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Adapted lesson plans to meet individual student needs and learning styles.

Sales Coordinator

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot
Chattanooga
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Researched potential groups visiting Chattanooga and secured hotel accommodations.
  • Created proposals and contracts for corporate and leisure groups, coordinating meeting room set-up and catering.
  • Maintained communication with potential and current clients, addressing inquiries and negotiating rates.

Culinary Program Ambassador

UT Conference Center
Knoxville
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Engaged potential students, parents, and local schools to disseminate program information.
  • Executed various administrative tasks, including editing blog posts and creating Excel worksheets.
  • Managed Instagram account and assisted with event documentation to enhance program visibility.
  • Collaborated with executive chef and sous chefs to uphold food quality standards during events.

2nd Grade Teacher

Joaquin ISD
Joaquin
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive environment.
  • Coordinated with colleagues to align curriculum and share best practices.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.

Reading Intervention Tutor

Reading Partners
Dallas
12.2013 - 05.2014
  • Assisted 13 at-risk students in grades two through five to enhance phonemic awareness, comprehension, and writing skills.
  • Increased social and academic confidence in students, resulting in improved grammar usage.
  • Established relationships with teachers to communicate student performance and align with academic goals.

AmeriCorps Member

Communities In Schools
Austin
09.2012 - 07.2013
  • Mentored 14 at-risk students in low-income area, promoting positive self-image and peer interaction.
  • Designed and implemented curriculum for 5th grade self-esteem group as main facilitator of Empowerment Group.
  • Co-designed and co-facilitated Leadership Group for grades 3-4, enhancing leadership skills among participants.
  • Maintained confidential documentation for 14 students, including surveys and session records.

Education

Bachelor of General Studies - Communication, Mass Communication, And Writing

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05-2012

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • On-demand tutoring
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Academic assessment
  • Student progress tracking
  • Individualized instruction

Certification

Tennessee Teaching License

• Elementary Education K-5, English 6-12, Early Childhood Education PK-3

Texas Teaching License

• Generalist (Grades EC-6), English Language Arts and Reading (7-12), ESL (EC-12)

Timeline

Tutor

Huntington Learning Center
08.2023 - Current

Interim 2nd Grade Teacher

East Brainerd Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023

Substitute Teacher

ESS Services
02.2022 - 01.2023

Sales Coordinator

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot
08.2018 - 02.2019

Culinary Program Ambassador

UT Conference Center
09.2017 - 08.2018

Reading Intervention Tutor

Reading Partners
12.2013 - 05.2014

2nd Grade Teacher

Joaquin ISD
08.2013 - 08.2015

AmeriCorps Member

Communities In Schools
09.2012 - 07.2013

Bachelor of General Studies - Communication, Mass Communication, And Writing

Texas State University

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