Katharine Jones
1977 Penfield Road, Campbell River,BC
Summary
Engaging teacher with a nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs. Passionate about play-based, outdoor education that promotes learning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher on Call
Campbell River School District #72
09.2023 - Current
- Developed relationships with students and teachers from various schools
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success
Kindergarten Teacher (Part-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support
Kindergarten/Grade 1 Teacher (Part-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Developed hands-on programming that was engaging for students
Grade 1/2 Teacher (Part-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Successfully implemented the Daily Five literacy program
- Promoted mindfulness training
- Implemented the First People's Principles of learning throughout my unit plans
Kindergarten Teacher (Part-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement
Teacher on Call
Sunshine Coast School District #46
09.2007 - 06.2013
- Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects
Grade 2/3 Teacher (Full-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
Kindergarten Teacher (Part-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons
Grade 1/2 Teacher (Part-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns
Kindergarten/Grade 1 Teacher (Full-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress
Education
Reading And Literacy in The Primary Grades -
Queen's University
04.2023
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC06.2007
Certificate of Liberal Arts -
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC06.2005
Skills
- Early Reading
- Outdoor Education
- Positive Learning Environment
- Parent Communication
- Educational Games
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Early Childhood Development
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Mindfulness
Additional Information
A Journey of Learning, By Learning About and From Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders
January 2024
UFLI Training
October 2023
Reading and Literacy in the Primary Grades
Queens University
January to April 2023
Opal School Storytelling Workshop
April 2021
Popey: Literacy and Social Emotional learning
February 2021
Popey: Oral Language workshop
January 2021
Talking Trees: How our people use the land for food, medicine and technology
(cultural tour with an ecological delivery)
October 2020
Literacy: The Early Learning Framework and Play Today
Lisa Thomas and Jen Kelly
October 2020
Social Emotional Learning
Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl
October 2020
Science World
Coding Without Computers
February 2020
Get Outdoors- Wild BC- Engaging Elementary students in an outdoor, experiential based learning
Johan Stroman
February 2020
Developing your Story Workshop
Opal School
April 2019
Accessibility in IOS Devices
Nona Navin from SetBC
October 2019
Multiple Paths to Literacy by Miriam Trehearne
February 2018
Kindergarten Conference
Focus: Writing and Nature Immersion
October 2017
Attended School visitations for deeper Reggio inquiry through partnerships with the Burnaby School District
2016
Primary Math
Colleen Politano
August 2017
Reggio Inspired Mathematics
Janice Novakowski
August 2016
Primary Workshop
Langley
October 2016
Reggio Emilia Philosophy
Vancouver
Opal School teachers
October 2013
Reggio Emilia Inquiry Group
Joined 2012-2020
Fostering Self Regulation
Colleen Politano
February 2011
Mindup Program
February 2010
Math from start to finish
Good questions and big math ideas
Carole Fullerton
August 2009
Linking Listening and Questioning to Assessment for Learning
Colleen Politano
June 2009
Working with Narrative in the Writing Workshop
April 2009
Dramatic Play and the Early Learner
March 2009
Smart board tools
February 2009
Music Workshop
Sara Douglas
February 2009
Teaching Non-Fiction Literacy
Adrienne Gear
November 2009
What about the basic facts in our new curriculum
Janis Bruce and Bev Ferner
November 2009
Oral Language Workshop
October 2009
Assessment for Learning
Faye Brownlie and Caren Cameron
April 2008
Poetry in the Classroom
Janine Reid
February 2008
Primary Learners
Janine Reid
February 2008
Exercise BC Schools
February 2008
Increasing the Quality and Quantity of Feedback
December 2008
Let the Children Play: Nature's answer to early learning
November 2006
Learning Basic Dance Skills
October 2008
Alfie Kohn
October 2006
Working with Indigenous Youth
December 2006
Workshop on Standardized Testing
Alert Program-Teaching students Self Regulation
District Learning Services Workshop
Karen J. Ostrom
December 2006
Teacher Practicum
Grandview Elementary
September-December 2006
Affiliations
Christa Rive
Director of Instruction for Inclusive Education
(Previously principal of Roberts Creek Elementary)
School District 46 – Sunshine Coast
604-885-6782
Barry Krangle
International Education Coordinator and Principal on Call
(Previously principal of Cedar Grove Elementary)
604-989-8905
Janet Perry - Teaching Partner
Roberts Creek Elementary
604-741-3754
Timeline
Teacher on Call
Campbell River School District #72
09.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher (Part-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
09.2019 - 06.2021
Kindergarten/Grade 1 Teacher (Part-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
09.2016 - 05.2018
Grade 1/2 Teacher (Part-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
09.2013 - 01.2014
Kindergarten Teacher (Part-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
09.2012 - 06.2013
Grade 2/3 Teacher (Full-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
11.2011 - 06.2012
Kindergarten Teacher (Part-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
01.2010 - 06.2011
Grade 1/2 Teacher (Part-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
09.2009 - 06.2010
Kindergarten/Grade 1 Teacher (Full-time)
Sunshine Coast School District #46
11.2007 - 06.2008
Teacher on Call
Sunshine Coast School District #46
09.2007 - 06.2013
Reading And Literacy in The Primary Grades -
Queen's University
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of British Columbia
Certificate of Liberal Arts -
Simon Fraser University
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