Katie M.

Jarrett
4521 55 St. Unit 2 San Diego, CA 92115 Katie.m.Jarrett@gmail.com (760) 315-0725
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Qualifications Profile
Dedicated guide on the side who believes every student is capable of remarkable achievements. Passion for teaching and helping young people grow as life-long learners. Committed to providing a nurturing environment maximizing the potential of every student. Instruction: Adapt teaching methodology to fit the needs of individuals, including English language learners, students with GATE, IEP, and 504 designations, and students with other special needs. Classroom Management: Facilitate productive classroom environment through strong classroom management skills appropriate to grade level. Encourage engagement and academic success through project-based learning that targets specific individual gaps in learning and aptitude. Key Strengths: Engaging and dynamic. High interpersonal intelligence enables instructor to engage variety of learners in an active learning setting. Flexibility and eagerness to learn encourages implementation of new methods and practices in the classroom.

Education and Credentials

San Diego State University Multiple Subject Credential GPA 3.79 Single Subject Authorization in Introductory English San Diego State University Bachelor of Arts in Applied Arts and Sciences GPA 3.47 Major in Liberal Studies Graduated 2012

Graduated 2011

Professional Experience
Arroyo Vista Charter School - Chula Vista, California 2/2013 - Present Long Term Substitute Design and implement Language Arts and World Cultures curriculum for 7th grade classrooms. Employ a variety of innovative strategies to facilitate active engagement for a wide range of learning styles and abilities. Conference individually with each student daily to improve argument writing techniques. Create units to encourage project-based learning, especially in World Cultures. Proactively maintain communication with families to encourage student success. Advise Performing Arts class in producing play (May). Mentor 8th grade community service groups. Hazel Goes Cook Elementary - Chula Vista, California 9/2012 - 2/2013 Art Teacher (K-6) Design and implement Fine Arts curriculum for K-6 classrooms. Teach a variety of art techniques, including papier-mch, watercolor, colored and graphite pencil, collage, guided drawing, and proper scissor techniques. Employ strong classroom management skills appropriate for grade level. Salt Creek Elementary - Chula Vista, California 10/2012 - 2/2013 Creative Writing Teacher (K-6) Design and implement creative writing curriculum for K-6 classrooms. Teach a variety of writing styles, including poetry, short stories, narratives, and comic books. Emphasize writing process (brainstorming, rough drafts, editing/ enrichment, final draft) and conferencing as a way to create a quality product. Employ strong classroom management skills appropriate for grade level. Chula Vista Elementary School District - Chula Vista, California Substitute Teacher (K-7) 4/2012-Present