Catherine Currie
Eastend,SK
Summary
Versatile educator and leader with experience at Chinook School Division. Experience in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Excelled in engaging students across K-12. Utilizing literacy development strategies as a means to enhance learning outcomes. Recognized for engaging lesson plans and effective communication with students, parents, and administrators. Consistently fostering safe, fun, and supportive learning environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Chinook School Division 211
09.2015 - Current
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Grain Farmer
Z Bar Acres
04.2013 - Current
- Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Operate variety of farm equipment including high clearance sprayer, combine, and tractors.
- Monitor proper storage of crops, fertilizers and equipment used in agricultural production.
- Improve overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.
- Monitor weather conditions and crop schedules accordingly.
- Visit fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Maintain accurate records of all farming activities, including expenses, income, yields, and labor hours for tax reporting purposes.
- Perform payroll for up to six employees.
High School English Teacher
Chinook School Division 211
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Pre K- Grade 5
University of Regina
Regina, SK04.2015
Bachelor Of Arts And Science - English
University of Regina
Regina, SK04.2013
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
- Literacy development
- Language acquisition
- Assessment techniques
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student tutoring
- Parent communication
- Records management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Chinook School Division 211
09.2021 - 12.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Chinook School Division 211
09.2015 - Current
Grain Farmer
Z Bar Acres
04.2013 - Current
Bachelor Of Education - Pre K- Grade 5
University of Regina
Bachelor Of Arts And Science - English
University of Regina
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