Educator

KATHERINE A. JUNGERS

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New York State Teacher Certification –Biology and Life Science New York State Teacher Certification—School Building Leadership Ohio State Teacher Certification - Biology Life Science PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

06/2022 - PRESENT UPPER GRADES SCIENCE TEACHER (GRADE 9-10) Columbus School for Girls PYC - 12

■ Skilled at using Canvas Learning management system

■ Developed and implemented standard-based curricula for general biology and chemistry, which includes inquiry by design and differentiated coursework

■ Created inquiry based curriculum for Honors Biology, with a focus on soil ecosystems, sustainability and cross-discipline connections

■ Co-coach for MS Robotics

■ Member of Sustainability Team, K-12

07/2017-06/2022 IB UPPER GRADES SCIENCE TEACHER (GRADE 11-12) M260 The Clinton School

■ Developed curricula for three IB science courses, including advanced and differentiated coursework (Environmental Systems and Societies SL, Biology SL/HL)l.

■ Differentiated coursework for struggling students with IEPs and struggling learners to meet IB for all expectations

■ Facilitated science departmental meetings grades 6-11, with a current focus on culturally relevant pedagogy, as well as collaborative analysis of laboratory reports, inter-school visitations, instructional rounds, and inventory updates.

■ Co-coordinator of Sustainability, implementing a Zero Waste team and the first building-wide recycling program

■ Science department content team leader

07/2016-2017 LITERACY/INTERDISCIPLINARY COACH (GRADE 6-8) MS/PS 161 DON PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS

Skilled at supervising all subjects and grades as an instructional coach and professional learning leader

Facilitated weekly teacher teams in ELA, history and Science departments

Developed a vertically aligned 6-8th grade science lab portfolio curriculum

Co-planned in-school professional development in partnership with Teachers from Columbia and Reading Rescue

Liaison and in-school organizer for whole school events (District 5 Spelling Bee, Respect for All Week & Graduation)

Created & Taught technology enhanced electives aligned with the school technology mission/vision (Apple grant) 07/2005-2016 SCIENCE TEACHER (GRADE 9-10) M412 NYC LAB SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES

Planned and instructed interdisciplinary work and differentiation between math and science lessons using New York State and Common Core Learning Standards

Implemented strong classroom routines and curricula to support struggling learners (IEPs and students on the autism-spectrum) to meet course expectations.

Incorporate formative assessment principles into classroom and individual instruction

Developed curriculum for both Living Environment and Health

Co-led full school expos, which occurred twice a year and required planning for a 9-12 school.

Published Student Chemistry Rap Lyrics as a collaboration with Student Press Initiative, Teachers College Columbia University

07/2008-07/2013 HEAD VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH, PSAL M412 NYC LAB SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES

Graduated 2 Division-1 Basketball Players with full scholarships

Advanced to PSAL playoffs for 4 out of 5 seasons; advanced to the final four in my 4th coaching season

Created differentiated practice curricula for a 6-month season for all skill levels

Supported student-athletes and held high academic expectations, implementing weekly progress reports two high schools (The Lab School and The Museum School)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

06/2015-08/2015 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL SUMMER SCHOOL INTERN MS/PS 161 DON PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS

Analyzed student data for trends and patterns used to identify areas of instructional focus and school needs

Implemented systems and structures in order to communicate with parents and teachers regarding student academic progress

Engaged in teacher observations

Created school-wide memos after summarizing classroom walkthroughs 09/2015-06/2016 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TO THE PRINCIPAL M412 NYC LAB SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES

■ Instructional leadership team co-facilitator

■ Co-developed and implemented the school-wide professional learning plan

■ Co-created and implemented two full EXPO school events that supported our school instructional focus.

■ Created and implemented full school instructional rounds master schedule and accompanying documents as a model to support our instructional focus on mastering formative assessments.

■ Served as science department chair to be a liaison between administration and departmental needs and concerns.

■ Prepared, planned, implemented and served as the administrative point of contact for our yearly freshmen retreat to Frost Valley 2015-2016

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

06/2014-12/2015 BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

M.S. Ed, Principal’s Institute-Advanced

06/2003-07/2004

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY

M.S. Ed, Curriculum and Instruction

08/1997-06/2001

JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY

B.S. Biology, Concentration in Neuroscience-Cum Laude PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

09/2023 ISACS - Annual Conference Columbus, Ohio

■ Julie Lythcott-Haims - equity, wellness, youth development and the arts

■ Nature Calling: Creating Meaningful Outdoor Learning Experiences

■ Onefoot in the Future - Will Richardson

■ Surviving and Thriving Turbulent Times

08/2018 PADI New York, New York

Certified Divemaster, professional SCUBA diver

Conduct re-certification of previously certified PADI SCUBA divers

Affiliated with local dive shop, Pan Aqua Diving 08/2014 FUNDS FOR TEACHERS Blue Ventures in Bacalar Chico, Belize

Fellowship awarding a team stipend of $10,000

Participated in Marine Conservation Research with non-profit Blue Ventures for 5 weeks to learn how to effectively control lionfish populations, monitor the progression of the invasion and contribute to combating their spread through participation in lionfish culls.

04/2014 NSTA (NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHER ASSOCIATION) Boston, Massachusetts

National Conference on Science Education

06/2010 FUNDS FOR TEACHERS Indonesian Archipelago

Fellowship awarding a team stipend of $10,000

Participated in personal interviews of indigenous peoples collecting Sulfur in Kawah Ijen

Collected volcanic water samples for analysis

Surveyed and studied Balinese water systems and how they were imbedded in cultural ceremonies

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