Katherine Schwigan

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E D U CAT I ON & C R E D E NT I A LS

University of Maine-Orono, Orono, Maine

Bachelor of Science, Education (K-8 certification) with concentration in Social

Studies: May 1997

State of Maine Teacher Certificate, 34 Professional: Valid 07/01/15-07/01/20

Elementary K-8 (020)

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University of New England, Bidderford, Maine
Master of Science in Education, Curriculum and Instructional Strategies
December 2016
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND COURSEWORK

EDU 600 Teacher As Leader

EDU 610 Differentiation Theory and Strategy
EDU 615 Motivational Theory and Classroom Management
EDU 707 Instructional Leadership
EDU 721 Using Technology Within Inclusion Education
EDU 723 Teaching and Learning in Inclusion Settings
EDU 742 Study Skills and Content Literacy
EDU 743 Connecting Reading With Writing for Success

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T E AC H I N G E X P E R I E N C E

Grade 6 Teacher, Brewer Community School, Brewer, Maine: August 27,

1998-Present

Teach English Language Arts, math, and science in a self-contained classroom

Created and implement a supportive math program Math Power
Collaborate with GT teacher to develop STEM lessons
Collaborate with Special Education teacher to reinforce inclusion model
Independent Study for recertification aligning ELA to common core
Collaborate with colleagues to produce integrated units
Educational Technician 1 Brewer Middle School, Brewer, Maine: October 1986-1997
Supported the special education teacher in resource room
Related Experience
Student Council Advisor, Brewer Middle School, Brewer, Maine
Grade 6 Garden Club Advisor, Brewer Middle School, Brewer, Maine
Independent gardener, Sandy and Jeff Green, Orrington, Maine

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Professional Development

Curriculum Development

Building Bridges

Bullying and Harassment Prevention

K-8 Building Community

Seamless Transitions K-12 Literacy Conference

Collaborating With Scientists and Engineers K-12 Science Education

Guiding Readers and Writers Grades 3-6

Middle Level Education Institute

Student teacher advisor

Childrens Literature in the Science Classroom

National Science Foundation Camp

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*References available upon request*

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