School District Curriculum Development

KATHLEEN RIGBY

************@******.*** 814-***-**** Johnstown, PA 15905

Summary

Enthusiastic individual with superb leadership and communication skills. As a teacher, I easily cultivated trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. I created, monitored and sustained disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.

These skills make me a worthy candidate for a diverse number of positions outside of the teaching profession, which I am currently seeking..

Skills

Curriculum Implementation

Flexible and Adaptive

Critical Thinking

Learning Style Assessment

Positive Role Model and Mentor Education Endorsement

Community Involvement

Creative Lesson Planning

Curriculum Development

Learning Strategies

Reporting and Documentation

Technology Integration

Effective Listening

Alternative Learning Methods

Experience

Ferndale Area School District Johnstown, PA

Teacher

09/2006 - 01/2024

Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.

Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.

Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.

Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.

Cultivated relationships with community partners such as local businesses or organizations for additional learning opportunities outside the classroom.

Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.

Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.

Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.

Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.

Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.

Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.

Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.

Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.

Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the year using data tracking systems such as AIMSweb or DIBELS.

Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.

Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to improve academic achievement among all learners.

Education and Training

University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown Johnstown, PA

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

12/2002

University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown Johnstown, PA

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Sociology

05/1989

Certifications

Elementary Education K-8 December 2002

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