katrina kirtz
Katrina Kirtz
4122 Hackett Avenue
Lakewood, California
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SUMMARY
Applicant seeks a full-time position as a program mentor in order to help students learn to be successful learners and accomplish education goals through encouragement and perseverance.
SKILLS
• 20+ years of experience providing student support and instruction including work with at-risk learners.
• Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS) pilot instructor.
• 5+ years as middle school IEP coordinator for at-risk learners.
• Fosters student learning through innovative, hands-on, and motivational teaching practices.
• Designed and implemented "House System" to promote positive student-centered community.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly.
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Word and Outlook
EDUCATION
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor's Degree Liberal Studies
Long Beach, California
Graduated May 1984
California State University, Long Beach
Multiple Subjects Clear Credential
Long Beach, California
Graduated May 1985
Western Governors University
MS Curriculum and Instruction
Graduated December 2018
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Lakewood Christian Schools – MIDDLE SCHOOL LEAD TEACHER
September 2016 – Present
• Acts as middle school director/planner/coordinator for middle school House System including all assemblies, competitions, and curriculum development.
• Leads all weekly department meetings.
• Mentor to new faculty.
• Plans and maintains student schedules.
• Conducts classroom observations and provides feedback to middle school core and elective teachers.
• Co-developed multiple Professional Development meetings.
• Growth Mindset Professional Development Presenter in the United States and the Philippines.
• Plans, develops, and executes curriculum- focused field trips.
• Ensures course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus and curriculum.
• Acts as a substitute as needed.
Lakewood Christian Schools – MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
September 1998 – Present
• Piloted and implemented GEMS curriculum for the middle school science curriculum.
• Teaches General Science, Biology, Physics, Aeronautics and Space Science including Rocketry.
• Teaches remedial math instruction for at-risk learners both in person and online.
• Co-led the successful creation and development of the middle school program.
ABC Unified School District – ESL ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER & RESOURCE SPECIALIST
September 1886 – June 2000
• Managed classroom and design / teach multi-level English courses to adults with varied level language skills, utilizing creative instructional methods to stimulate learning.
• Managed registration, testing, recruitment, and retention strategies for assigned classes.
• Established clear objectives for lessons and communicated those objectives to students, kept accurate records, maintained student interest, and evaluated student progress based on achievement of performance competencies.
References
Adrianne Dodd, M.Ed.
Program Mentor
Western Governors University
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Brenda Barton
Principal
Lakewood Christian Schools
5336 Arbor Rd. Long Beach, Ca. 90808
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William Salas, M.ED
Administrative mentor
Long Beach Polytechnic High School
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Katrina Kirtz
4122 Hackett Avenue
Lakewood, California
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SUMMARY
Applicant seeks a full-time position as a program mentor in order to help students learn to be successful learners and accomplish education goals through encouragement and perseverance.
SKILLS
• 20+ years of experience providing student support and instruction including work with at-risk learners.
• Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS) pilot instructor.
• 5+ years as middle school IEP coordinator for at-risk learners.
• Fosters student learning through innovative, hands-on, and motivational teaching practices.
• Designed and implemented "House System" to promote positive student-centered community.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly.
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Word and Outlook
EDUCATION
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor's Degree Liberal Studies
Long Beach, California
Graduated May 1984
California State University, Long Beach
Multiple Subjects Clear Credential
Long Beach, California
Graduated May 1985
Western Governors University
MS Curriculum and Instruction
Graduated December 2018
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Lakewood Christian Schools – MIDDLE SCHOOL LEAD TEACHER
September 2016 – Present
• Acts as middle school director/planner/coordinator for middle school House System including all assemblies, competitions, and curriculum development.
• Leads all weekly department meetings.
• Mentor to new faculty.
• Plans and maintains student schedules.
• Conducts classroom observations and provides feedback to middle school core and elective teachers.
• Co-developed multiple Professional Development meetings.
• Growth Mindset Professional Development Presenter in the United States and the Philippines.
• Plans, develops, and executes curriculum- focused field trips.
• Ensures course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus and curriculum.
• Acts as a substitute as needed.
Lakewood Christian Schools – MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
September 1998 – Present
• Piloted and implemented GEMS curriculum for the middle school science curriculum.
• Teaches General Science, Biology, Physics, Aeronautics and Space Science including Rocketry.
• Teaches remedial math instruction for at-risk learners both in person and online.
• Co-led the successful creation and development of the middle school program.
ABC Unified School District – ESL ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER & RESOURCE SPECIALIST
September 1886 – June 2000
• Managed classroom and design / teach multi-level English courses to adults with varied level language skills, utilizing creative instructional methods to stimulate learning.
• Managed registration, testing, recruitment, and retention strategies for assigned classes.
• Established clear objectives for lessons and communicated those objectives to students, kept accurate records, maintained student interest, and evaluated student progress based on achievement of performance competencies.
References
Adrianne Dodd, M.Ed.
Program Mentor
Western Governors University
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Brenda Barton
Principal
Lakewood Christian Schools
5336 Arbor Rd. Long Beach, Ca. 90808
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William Salas, M.ED
Administrative mentor
Long Beach Polytechnic High School
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