Kathy Ison
Edinburgh
Summary
Enthusiastic elementary teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates successful rapport with students, parents, teachers and administration, highly effective teacher status
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Edinburgh Community School Corporation
08.2024 - Current
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Delivered differentiated instruction based on individual learning profiles, addressing diverse needs within the classroom setting effectively.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Collaborated with school leadership to develop and implement comprehensive reading intervention programs, continuously refining the curriculum for maximum effectiveness.
- Actively participated in professional learning communities focused on literacy instruction, sharing best practices and staying current with evolving educational trends.
Adjunct Instructor for Elementary Education
IUPUC
01.2017 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Edinburgh School Corporation
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
First Grade Teacher
L.C. Schmitt Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2018
- First Grade Teacher 2017-2018 to Present
- Sixth Grade Teacher for 2016-17
Second Grade Teacher
Edinburgh Community School Corporation
08.1994 - 05.2016
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Grades 1-6, 7/8 non-departmentalized
Franklin College
Franklin, INMaster of Arts - Curriculum/Instruction
Olivet Nazarene University
01.2002
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Indiana University
01.1998
Skills
- Indiana Teaching License Grades 1-6, 7/8 Non-departmentalized
- Kindergarten Endorsement
- High Ability courses-taught 2nd HA
- Currently teaching 1st grade-HA
- Curriculum development
- Standardized testing techniques
- Deeper Thinking Strategies
- Learning assessments
- Flexible and adaptive
- Universal Design of Learning Training
Accomplishments
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress. Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility. Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Edinburgh Community School Corporation
08.2024 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Edinburgh School Corporation
08.2018 - 05.2024
Adjunct Instructor for Elementary Education
IUPUC
01.2017 - Current
First Grade Teacher
L.C. Schmitt Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2018
Second Grade Teacher
Edinburgh Community School Corporation
08.1994 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Grades 1-6, 7/8 non-departmentalized
Franklin College
Master of Arts - Curriculum/Instruction
Olivet Nazarene University
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Indiana University
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