Katie Patterson
St. Catharines
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable educator with extensive experience teaching a broad range of grades and subjects. Skilled in creating engaging, student-centered lessons that cater to diverse learning styles and foster academic growth. Passionate about cultivating a positive learning environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Occasional Teacher
DSBN
11.2022 - Current
- Resourcefully addressing unexpected challenges and resolving issues to ensure smooth classroom operations and achieve completion of daily tasks.
Kindergarten Teacher
Burleigh Hill Public School
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivering hands-on, child centered lesson plans, implementing The Kindergarten Program and using data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plans for each student based on phonics skills and social abilities.
- Applying evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results, such as whole class rewards and individualized positive behavior plans.
Prep LTO
Burleigh Hill Public School
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Teaching primary Science, Physical Education, Health and STEM.
Kindergarten LTO
Gainsborough Public School
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Planning and delivering developmentally appropriate learning experiences in accordance to Ontario curriculum guidelines, fostering social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
Grade 1 LTO
Connaught Public School
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Utilizing a variety of teaching and assessment strategies to differentiate instruction for a variety of needs.
Prep LTO
Mapleview Elementary School
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Instructing a wide variety of subjects for Kindergarten to Grade 8, utilizing a variety of teaching strategies such as group activities, games, and multimedia presentations to enhance student learning.
Education
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education - Primary/Junior Education
University of the West of Scotland
05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Youth Studies
Brock University
05.2018
Skills
- Knowledge of current reading and phonics programs
- Heggerty
- The Phonics Companion
- UFLI
- Science of Reading
Additional Qualifications
- Reading Part 1, Trent University, 07/01/21
- Kindergarten Part 1, Trent University, 06/01/20
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Burleigh Hill Public School
09.2024 - 01.2025
Prep LTO
Burleigh Hill Public School
04.2024 - 06.2024
Kindergarten LTO
Gainsborough Public School
12.2023 - 02.2024
Grade 1 LTO
Connaught Public School
02.2023 - 06.2023
Occasional Teacher
DSBN
11.2022 - Current
Prep LTO
Mapleview Elementary School
02.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Youth Studies
Brock University
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education - Primary/Junior Education
University of the West of Scotland
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