Kathryn Gajda
Capistrano Beach
Summary
Professional educator who has developed strong relationships with my families at Excel Academy Charter Schools. Adept at encouraging and motivating students. Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Skilled in fostering open communication and working collaboratively with others.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Excel Academy Charter Schools
04.2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Guided students through the college application process, educated parents and students on A-G requirements and encouraged rigor.
- Designed detailed learning plans and pacing guides for struggling students based on test, homework, and assignment records.
Teacher- 8th Grade
Newport Mesa Unified School District
08.1999 - 06.2009
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive teaching methods like group projects and hands-on activities.
- Started the AVID program in our district and trained new teachers in Orange and San Diego counties.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-1998
Skills
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
Timeline
Teacher
Excel Academy Charter Schools
04.2015 - Current
Teacher- 8th Grade
Newport Mesa Unified School District
08.1999 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Education
Illinois State University
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