Kathleen L. Mitchell

**** *. **** ****, *******, AZ 85008

602-***-****

act5db@r.postjobfree.com

“Ms. Mitchell came to us with strong background in English curriculum development and she demonstrated that skill in the classroom. Students under her tutelage performed very well on the Arizona exit exam (AIMS)”

John Schreur

former administrator

“Kathleen is an innovative teacher that any district would want to have as an employee. She strives to reach all students by incorporating different methods of teaching including many aspects of performance based assessment

Denise Duvall

Social Studies Teacher

Florence High School

“Ms. Mitchell is an extremely dynamic classroom teacher who excels in classroom management by engaging students in the learning process…She cares deeply for children and they know it! …she brings tremendous knowledge, experience, and charisma into the educational process.”

Ann Hart, Ed.D.

“My ability to motivate students and relate a lifelong love of learning fosters a successful classroom environment. ...I would welcome becoming part of ‘the family that raises the child’ in your district.”

Kat Mitchell

Professional Profile

Eager to bring high school, college or adult students into the twenty-first century using a unique combination of 20 years classroom experience coupled with 15 years’ business background in real estate development, journalism, marketing, sales and advertising.

Masters Degree in Curriculum & Instruction/English and Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education/English. Also, holds 27 graduate hours in ESL and experienced in use of the Internet and educational software. Highly qualified (NCLB) in both English and ESL Education.

22 years classroom experience in all grades (3-12) plus adults.

Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of facilitating and nurturing a lifelong love of learning in children and young adults.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong marketing/sales background that recognizes diversity.

Education, Honors, and Certifications

B.A.S.E.: English

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. 1992. Summa Cum Laude. GPA: 3.9

Masters of Education/Curriculum & Instruction: English

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 1995. Summa Cum Laude. GPA:4.0

English as a Second Language

Completed 27 hours of coursework necessary for a Masters in ESL: No Degree, 2002

SEI Training

Completed 60 hours of state-mandated SEI training in May 2007

Certifications

Arizona Standard Secondary Education: English. 1992-2009

Arizona Standard Secondary Education: ESL. Available since 2002.

9 Hours in Journalism needed for Publications.

Key Qualifications

Certified for 18 years in Secondary (7-12) and English, ESL, Publications, and SEI.

Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.

Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop and instruct interdisciplinary units with colleagues. Utilize Arizona State Standards in Lesson Planning. Familiar with Common Core Standards as well.

Implement technological approaches to subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval.

Experienced Computer Educator

Designed and conducted various student workshops for training in word processing and desktop publishing. Assisted colleagues in use of word processing, desktop publishing, and grading programs. Completed WAVE training program for incorporating use of five classroom computers on a daily basis.

Computer Skills

Software (IBM and MAC environments): Microsoft Windows® and MAC, Power Point, Claris Works, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PageMaker, Photoshop, Easy Grade Pro, Outlook Express

Strong working knowledge of the Internet

System installations and debugging; terminal/printer operations

Employment

English Teacher, October 2013 to June 2015; SABIS International School, Phoenix, AZ. Taught 7 and 8th Grade.

High School English Teacher, February of 2008 to May of 2010; Leona Group. Taught English to all grade levels at 3 campuses including South Pointe High School.

English Teacher, July 2006 to January 2008; Woods High School (Public Charter), Phoenix, AZ. School no longer exists.

English Teacher, October 2005 to June 2006; SABIS International School, Phoenix, AZ. Teach 7, 8th, 9 English.

High School English Teacher, July 2004 to May 2005; Taught Grade 11 English and Television Production. Florence High School, Florence, AZ.

College English Instructor, August 2002 to December 2003; Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ.

Phoenix Union High School District, August 1993 to June 2004; Taught English to all grade levels including Honors, IB, and Review; also taught Yearbook & Newspaper/Journalism.

Computer Related Training

WAVE Workshop, October 2004 to May 2005. 15 Hours of Instruction incorporating five classroom computers into daily Language Arts Instruction. Planned whole class projects including writing and submitting Letters to the Editor and set up Pen Pal relationship with middle school students in Egypt.

Specific Program Workshops, August 1993 to May 2004. Completed over 100 hours of workshops related to specific programs such as Microsoft Word, Pagemaker, Photoshop, Power Point, Easy Grade Pro, Web Design, Internet Research. Phoenix Union High School District, Phoenix, AZ

Professional Affiliations

National Council of Teachers of English

References

Nancy Louk-Kress, Business Owner. 480-***-****.

Karen Kelley, currently retired Business educator from Phoenix Union High School Dist. 602-***-****.

Rose Vargas, Administrator & Current colleague, 623-***-****.

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