Kathleen H. Herriott

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Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kathleen-herriott/1a/229/240

Bully Awareness Resistance Education, Board member

PASSIONS

Teaching multiple subjects, science, health and network marketing

Professional writer, and an editor and reviewer for other writing professionals

Victory Garden consultant, proponent and coordinator

Fun fitness program involving massive dance routines

Nutritional presentations across the USA, and change the Food Pyramid

Inspire students to be excited about being life long learners and income earners

Educate adults on the importance of Long-Term Insurance coverage

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2011 Independent Study Teacher (temporary) for Orange County Department of Education, Alternative Education

• Participated in a massive innovative summer program as an Independent Study Teacher for at-risk students in Orange County. Worked with a team of teachers auditing files. A very rewarding and precedent-setting summer program to help students not only retrieve credits, but to be held accountable for learning the material.

2008-2010

4th and 5th grade GATE Teacher and High School Home Hospital Teacher and Independent Study for Southern Kern Unified School District, Alternative Education

• Determined Individual and assessed assignments for 2nd and 5th grade students and high school students.

• Researched, developed and carried out a series of lessons for fieldtrips

o UCLA Sculpture Gardens

Students learned the casting and release methods, terminology and artists for relief and freestanding sculptures

o Ronald Regan Library and museum.

Students learned the different roles of government and military officials by role playing for decision made during the war in Grenada.

• Taught (and mentored) an 18 year old Special Education student one on one. Solved her visual challenge and helped her learn to read and do basic math.

2008-2009

Independent Study Teacher for Kern County Superintendent of Schools, East Kern Community School

• Taught 7th through 12th grade students who came to this school below grade level, but were able to improve their scores and pass the CAHSEE.

2006-2008 Opportunity Teacher for SKUSD

• Organized multiple grade level curriculum using state approved textbooks

• Used Multiple Intelligence Survey to help student/parent/teacher know what style of learning is best or least liked by the student

• Applied professional growth training from SKUSD a systematic behavior documentation to identify problematic triggers and modify lessons to targeted behaviors

• Created a system where students/parents/teacher can keep track of the amount of Social Studies and Science assignments that were completed or need to be completed for multiple grade levels.

• Developed a method for teaching multiple grade level standards for English and Math

• Compiled a classroom library and book check out system with forms to write monthly book reports

• Taught students how to copiously edit their drafts and properly use Microsoft Word to type their final reports

• Inspired the 7th graders to take the State PE testing seriously

• Offered math tutoring after school one day a week resulting in 95% of students who took the cumulative final passed

• Took students on two end of the year academic field trips

2003-2006 Independent Study Teacher for Desert Sands Charter High School

• Taught individual students 9th through 12th grade all subjects to meet graduation requirements and recorded monthly hours of work and test scores

• Used Scantron Computer program to document credits and STAR test to assess individual grade equivalent ability.

• Member of the Curriculum Developed Committee: wrote the school wide Orientation, and Grammar packets, as well as the Health Assignments using AGS textbook

• Contributed to the staff workshops to prepare for the school for WASC Accreditation

• Conducted the State Physical Education Testing (at 24 Hour Fitness facility)

2002-2003 Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher for Cole Middle School

• Trained with the GALEF Institute to use the Multiple Intelligences for teaching and learning

• Used STAR computerized assessment, and Accelerated Reader (AR) computer testing/data program.

1997- 2002 Multiple Subject Teacher for LACOE at Challenger Memorial Youth Center

• Taught Science, Health, Career, Literature/Language Arts, Visual and performing Arts for 7th through 12th grade “at risks” students who broke the laws.

• Motivated them to change their behaviors as many of them have been abused or use, abuse or deal drugs, 30% of them read below 4th grade level.

• Used creative, routine and security techniques to teach and maintain a safe environment

• Facilitated students to make academic slide shows on the computer

• Succeeded in having students analyze, understand and recite Julius Caesar as well as follow the first two books of Harry Potter

Extra responsibilities

Safety Committee Member

Career Education Chair

Grantee for the Extended Day Program

Accountability & Assessment Chair for the WASC Committee and Document

SRA Reading program Facilitator

Curriculum & Technology Representative for Staff In-services

Academic Bowl Coach

EDUCATION

Health and Life Insurance Agent, #0H69635 Calif. Licensed Dec. 7, 2011

Passed CTEL 1, 2 and 3 December of 2009

California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) workshop 1, Los Angeles County Office of Education, 2008

Problem Based Learning, University of Phoenix Online class, 2007

Behavior Plan Practicum Seminar, Kern County Superintendent of Schools, 2006

Sports Appreciation and CPR First Aid, Antelope Valley College, 2005 & 1998

Integrating Computers in the Classroom, Stanford University Extension, 2000

Managing Stress in the Classroom, University of Phoenix Extension, 1995

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Chapman University, Palmdale, 1993

Liberal Arts (B.A. Equivalency) California State University, Bakersfield, 1992

Bachelor of Science, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, 1988

Associate of Science, Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, 1979

Natural Resources Management major, Pierce College, Woodland Hills, 1978

ADENDUM OF ACHIEVEMENTS

Bully Awareness Resistance Education, Secretary of BARE, as of January 2012

Learn to Learn Tutor, owner and operator, Ventura and Huntington Beach, 2011-2012

Life and Health Insurance Agent, California License # 0H69635 as of Dec. 7, 2011

Free Lance Editor book and screenplay reviewer, see Stepping into the Sunshine by Kaoru Shinmon, 2011.

Brilliant Communicator and Professional Inviter network training programs from Tim Sales for USANA Health Sciences to promote Dr. Wentz’s nutritional products which work on a cellular level to slow or stop degenerative diseases.

Stores on Line Owner, in the learning process of building a website preparing a business plan. Organizing an online reunion, and arranged a 25th year reunion. Current activities health, fitness, swimming and gardening, 2009

Teacher, curriculum developer and organizer for an alternative classroom of multiple grade levels, 2006-2008

Orientation Curriculum Developer and Curriculum analyst assignment editor for multiple subjects at an Independent Study Program, Desert Sands Charter High School, 2003- 2006

After School Grant applicant and recipient ($3000) for Multi-media computer equipment, 2002 for Challenger Memorial Youth Center part of Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE)

Assessment and Accountability Committee Chair for Challenger Memorial Youth School WASC accreditation process, 2001

Environmental Interpreter (Recreation Leader III) for the City of Lancaster initiated, developed and implemented a docent program and assisted in the design trail system, wrote the signs and brochures for their Prime Desert Woodland Preserve. Coordinated a summer evening program, Wonderful Outdoor Wednesdays, with affiliate agencies. Assigned to be a Liaison for City to meet with County Supervisor Michael Antonovich's Committee on Illegal Dumping

Curriculum and Technology Representative for multi-media staff development, Stanford University Extension training, 1998-1999

Published poet, A Celebration of Poets, Showcase edition, International Library of Poets, 1998

Grant writer with a partner for Greenways, City of Lancaster, 1997

Antelope Valley Resources Conservation District Associative Director to provide assessments and reports, as needed, 1995-1996

City of Lancaster, Partners Program, Education Task Force resource member to identify community concerns; follow-up as Education Ad hoc Committee member to compile education resource directory which evolved into the Career Center at the Lancaster Library, Certificates of Appreciation, 1992-1997

California Department of Forestry and fire Protection, Project Learning Tree, Activity Guide Workshop Facilitator requirement to conduct annual Workshops for teachers, 1990-1997

Soil Water, and Conservation Society, Honorary Member, Conservation Education Chair for the California Chapter responsible for distributing cartoon booklets and teachers and guides to school districts throughout the region. Appreciation and Merit Awards, 1989-1997

American Biographical Institute’s 4th and 5th edition inclusion Two Thousands Notable American Women, 1992 & 1993

Association of Environmental Professionals member, Interpretive Prospectus Developer, Environmental Impact Statement Drafter and Editor, and Environmental Impact Report Analyst for California Polytechnic State University Chapter, Secretary and Activities Coordinator 1987 & 1988

Environmental Interpreter and Earth Day Fair Assistant Coordinator, for Rancho El Chorro Outdoor Camp, San Luis Obispo Superintendent of Schools, 1987

Conservation Awareness Program Coordinator, California Conservation Corps Program, State and Worldwide Recognition for research, compilation and authorship of Work-related Activities Resource Guide 1986

Internship proposal for California Conservation Corps, planned and wrote Resource Manager Training Manual: How to Set Priorities, a tool to create a five year plan for conservation projects throughout the state, 1986

Recipient of Scholarships in San Luis Obispo: Soroptomists’ Organization and William Randolph Hearst Foundation, 1985

Structured, recreational, educational nutrition program for Home Day Care, Owner Operator, 1982

Nuclear Power Plant Armed Responder, CPR Instructor, Volunteer Public Relations Educator, Pinkerton Security in conjunction with PG &E

Drill Team routine and field Choreographer, Jazz Dancer, Tennis Player, Swimmer, Gardener, Cosmetologist, Head Cashier, Waitress, Bakery Hostess, Retail Journeyman Clerk, Agriculture and Forestry Department Tour Guide

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