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Kate Rosenthal

Kirkland Lake,ON

Summary

  • Dedicated educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential through a versatile student-oriented approach
  • Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behaviour through positive and forward-thinking approaches
  • Caring relationship-builder dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering positive social skills and character development

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting Vice Principal

DSB1
08.2025 - Current
  • Monitor and analyze attendance data and work with staff to promote positive attendance rates and a sense of student belonging
  • Foster and maintain strong, positive relationships with families to support student learning and well-being
  • Collaborate with educators to implement effective assessment strategies that promote reflective teaching and foster continuous student growth

Instructional Coach

DSB1
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and instructional practices.
  • Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and inform instructional decisions.
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.

Classroom Teacher

DSBONE - Federal P.S. & Central P.S.
01.2007 - 06.2024
  • Classroom teacher for most grades between K - 6; Itinerant Arts teacher
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students are able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
  • Fostered a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Utilized diverse teaching methods and adapt to individual learning styles.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

Classroom Teacher

Rainbow District School Board
04.2003 - 12.2006
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

Education

Bachelor Of Education - Primary/Junior

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
06.2002

Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology

Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON
06.2001

Skills

  • Provide supportive, encouraging and engaging environment for students
  • Differentiate learning to suit needs of students
  • Maintain positive communication with families to maintain partnership in education
  • Mentoring and volunteering
  • Skilled in using a variety of technology and programs

Certification

Certificate of Qualifications: Ontario College of Teachers

  • Basic Qualifications: Primary/Junior/Intermediate
  • 3-part Specialist in Reading
  • 3-part Specialist in Special Education

Additional Information

Volunteering & Mentoring

  • Teacher In Charge experience
  • TLLP participant
  • NTIP mentor
  • Terry Fox Walk coordinator
  • Have run a variety of extra-curricular clubs, including Photography Club, Kindness Club, School Choir
  • Organized and coordinated various school functions and fundraisers, including school holiday concerts and school-wide activity days


REFERENCES

Farren Mancuso

Principal, Federal Public School

(705) 567-5288

farren.mancuso@dsb1.ca


Tanya Vincze

System Principal of K-6 Learning and Teaching and K-12 French as a Second Language

(705) 360-1151

tanya.vincze@dsb1.ca


Kerri MacDonald

Board Math Lead

(705) 360-1411 ext. 30423

kerri.macdonald@dsb1.ca


Paul Binnendyk

Retired Principal, DSB1

(705) 570-3710

paul.binnendyk@dsb1.ca


Timeline

Acting Vice Principal

DSB1
08.2025 - Current

Instructional Coach

DSB1
08.2024 - 06.2025

Classroom Teacher

DSBONE - Federal P.S. & Central P.S.
01.2007 - 06.2024

Classroom Teacher

Rainbow District School Board
04.2003 - 12.2006

Bachelor Of Education - Primary/Junior

University of Windsor

Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology

Laurentian University

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