Kathryn Pickett Ingram

504 West Wesley Rd NW

Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 606-2763
Email address: katiepingram@gmail.com
PSC Number: 652562

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
I believe an educator has the responsibility to instill in all students a passion to learn and to help students
acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become productive, responsible citizens and enthusiastic lifelong
learners. An educator must require high standards and expectations of all students and must differentiate
instruction to meet student readiness levels, learning styles, and interests.

HIGHLIGHTED EXPERTISE
Believe in the value of maintaining a high-energy learning environment
Values strong relationships with colleagues to help students grow developmentally and academically
Educator for eight years at an International Baccalaureate PYP school
Proficient in integrating technology into daily lessons (Promethean Board, educational websites, Star
Early Literacy, etc.)
Use differentiated instruction with students in whole and small groups
Provide students effective hands-on opportunities and relevant life experiences
Incorporate GPS (Georgia Performance Standards) in lesson plans and instruction
Collaborate with colleagues in planning, developing lesson plans, assessing students, analyzing data,
using data in instructional decisions
Participated in Brenda Fitzgerald Complete Reading Series Training – 70 hours
Trained in Orton Gillingham-based programs- SMART Phonics and Saxon Phonics
Completed Online Teaching Endorsement through Georgia Southern and Valdosta State University

EDUCATION:
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education, December 2003
Major: Early Childhood Education

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA

Degree: Masters of Education, May 2010
Major: Instructional Technology
Online Teaching Endorsement

WORK EXPERIENCE
Morris Brandon Elementary – Media Specialist k-2
August 2018- Present

Morris Brandon Elementary – 2nd Grade Teacher

August 2010 – 2018 Atlanta, Georgia

Second Grade Teacher

Completion Complete Reading Series - 70 hour comprehensive reading course
Integrate Saxon Phonics into curriculum
Member of Technology Committee
 Participated in CCGPS Training
Conduct after school tutorial one day a week
Making Challenging Texts Accessible for All Learners Training
Writing from the Core Training
Nettreker Training
Attended International Baccalaureate Conference of the Americas

Warren T. Jackson Elementary

August 2006 - May 2010 Atlanta, Georgia

Fourth Grade Teacher 2006-2007

First Grade Teacher 2007-Present
International Baccalaureate Training
Social Studies GPS Training
Infinite Campus Training
Schoolwires Training
Promethean Training
SMART Phonics

Peek’s Chapel Elementary

August 2004 - June 2006 Conyers, Georgia

Fourth Grade Teacher

GPS Training
Curriculum Mapping
Trained on developing performance assessments using the Center for Performance Assessment
Model
Data Analysis -chose a specific standard among grade level and developed pre and post test in
mathematics and language arts skills
Team collaboration in planning, developing lesson plans, analyzing data, using data to plan
lessons
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Trained on Promethean Board and use daily in lessons
Infinite Campus – daily attendance
Microsoft programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Technology in the classroom –United Streaming, Starfall, BrainPop, Class Dojo, Funbrain, etc.
Conduct online student assessment- Star Early Literacy
Created an Online Staff Develop Unit
Created Global Awareness Wiki for First Grade Students
Use Movie Maker for Student Book of the Month Club
Created Screencast for Parents to learn more about the Accelerated Reader and GOAS programs
Evaluated Technology Plan for Berrien County Schools
Created Online Learning Module through WebCT
REFERENCES:

Mr. Jay Bland (Current Principal)

Morris Brandon Elementary
2741 Howell Mill Rd
Atlanta, Georgia 30327 404-802-7250
jbland@atlanta.k.12.ga.us

Mr. Dwight Hutson (Current Program Administrator)

Morris Brandon Primary
2845 Margaret Mitchell Rd NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
dhutson@atlanta.k12.ga.us