Katie Moore
Homewood,AL
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Homewood City Schools,, specializing in individualized learning and collaborative teamwork. Homewood City Schools Teacher Impact Award winner 2024 and Edgewood Elementary School Teacher of the Year 2018. Successfully integrates differentiation into lesson plans, enhancing student engagement and academic performance. Known for building strong parent rapport and fostering social skills development, while mentoring new teachers to promote a supportive educational environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Homewood City Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Mentored new teachers
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
AMSTI Science Trainer
UAB and University of Montevallo
06.2018 - Current
- Trained and mentored third grade teachers from around the state on hands-on AMSTI Science curriculum
- Facilitated in-person learning sessions
- Built and maintained professional relationships with AMSTI coaches
Student Intern Mentor
Samford University
01.2024 - Current
- Had biweekly meetings with Samford education students in their junior year
- Discussed trauma-informed teaching strategies, assessments, differentiation, and aligning standards to teaching practices
Third Grade Teacher
Homewood City Schools
08.2013 - 05.2024
Fifth Grade Teacher
Homewood City Schools
08.2009 - 05.2012
Fourth Grade Teacher
Homewood City Schools
08.2007 - 05.2009
Education
Education Specialist Degree - Elementary Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL2018
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL2011
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood, Elementary, And SPED
Samford University
Homewood, AL2006
Skills
- Individualized learning
- Instructional strategies
- Collaborative teamwork
- Lesson plan development
- Social skills development
- Classroom management
- Special education
- Parent rapport and communication
- Technology integration
Accomplishments
- 2024 Teacher Impact Award Winner
- 2018 Edgewood Teacher of the Year
- 2019-2024 Innovative Learning Team
- 2016-Present New Teacher Mentor
- 2017-Present Child Find Gifted Education Committee Member
- AMSTI Certified Science Trainer for Teacher Training for University of Montevallo and University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Orton-Gillingham Trained
- Schoology and Classwize Pilot Committee
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Homewood City Schools
08.2024 - Current
Student Intern Mentor
Samford University
01.2024 - Current
AMSTI Science Trainer
UAB and University of Montevallo
06.2018 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Homewood City Schools
08.2013 - 05.2024
Fifth Grade Teacher
Homewood City Schools
08.2009 - 05.2012
Fourth Grade Teacher
Homewood City Schools
08.2007 - 05.2009
Education Specialist Degree - Elementary Education
University of West Alabama
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood, Elementary, And SPED
Samford University
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