Catherine Leber

605-323-5732 ● Catherine.leber@wolves.northern.edu

Education
Northern State University – Aberdeen, SD Anticipated Graduation May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education and Special Education GPA: 3.94
Dean’s List

Teaching Experience
Student Teaching Experience Spring 2019 Aberdeen, SD
Simmons Elementary-Upper Care Classroom
 Observing classroom management in a behavioral-based classroom that follows the Boy’s Town Approach
 Leading small group instruction of core classes and social skills

Student Teaching Experience Fall 2018 Aberdeen, SD

Mike Miller Elementary-4th Grade

• Making data driven decisions to plan lessons for specific students as well as large group instruction
• Teaching math, language arts, science, and social studies to a 4th grade classroom
• Serving as primary educator during long term teacher absence

Reading Clinic Spring 2017 – Fall 2017 Aberdeen, SD

One-on-One Tutor
 Providing 14 hours each of individualized reading tutoring to two varying students in age-1st and 11th grade
 Monitoring progress through formative and summative assessments-such as the Gray Oral Reading Test, Test of
Written Spelling, and running records
Roncalli SonShine Patch June 2017 – April 2018 Aberdeen, SD

Lead Teacher
• Planning lessons for daily activities for various subjects aimed at a range of students (2 nd-6th grade)
• Using behavior management techniques including: helping children develop self-monitoring skills for behavior,
using behavior charts, and following up with parents if necessary

Northern State University Tutoring Center January 2016 – May 2018 Aberdeen, SD
Reading Tutor
• Assisting college students with reading comprehension, reading focused testing, and understanding vocabulary
• Helping English Language Learning students with comprehension in various classes

Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience Spring 2017 Warner, SD

 Warner Elementary School-Kindergarten

Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience Spring 2018 Aberdeen, SD

 Central High School-Resource Room

Related Experience
Aspire, Inc. March 2018 – present Aberdeen, SD
Direct Support Professional
• Supporting people with disabilities to acquire a more independent life
• Providing services and learning opportunities based on Individual Support Plans for people supported.
 Catherine Leber
605-323-5732 ● Catherine.leber@wolves.northern.edu

Leadership at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD

Council for Exceptional Children Member December 2015 – Present
 Secretary – 2017-2018
Education Representative, Student Association May 2016-May 2017
References
Name:
Alexis Liknes
Elementary Education Teacher
605-725-7816
Alexis.liknes@k12.sd.us

Erin Fosher
University Supervisor
605-626-7687
Erin.p.fosher@northern.edu

Cheryl Wold
Professor of Special Education
605-626-2232
Cheryl.Wold@northern.edu