Katherine Kramer

Highly Qualified Elementary Educator

Contact
7009 E. Acoma Drive #1165
Scottsdale, AZ
85254

C: 1-630-306-1227

katherine.t.kramer@gmail.com

http://katherinetkramer.weebly.com

Licensure
Illinois
Professional Educator
License (Anticipated
March 2017)
Endorsement:
Elementary Education
Michigan
Provisional Certificate
with Endorsements in
all subjects K-5
K-8 Self Contained
Language Arts (BX)
Arizona

Provisional Elementary
Education (1-8)

Education
Bachelor of Arts
Hope College- Holland, Michigan

Elementary Education
Language Arts Composite
Spanish Minor

Proficiencies
Common Core State Standards
Engage New York Instruction
Technology Integration
iPads and Chromebooks
Guided Reading
Differentiated Instruction
Strong Classroom Management
Community Building
Achieve 3000 Online Reading
Program
Lesson Planning
Leadership and Collaboration
Data Analysis
Data Driven Instruction
Singapore Math
Kagan Cooperative Learning
Positive Behavior Intervention
and Supports
Professional Learning
Communities.

DEDICATED ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR highly esteemed by colleagues

with four years of experience developing results-driven instruction in all
subjects. Passionate about delivering creative, highly effective
instruction for all students. Extensive background in data-driven,
standards based instruction to meet all student needs.
CONTINUOUSLY ESTABLISHING HIGH EXPECTATIONS for students.
Passionate about creating an engaging and safe classroom community
where all students consistently exceed individual goals and expectations.
Teacher leader with growth mindset who strives to use innovative
teaching strategies to improve the education and achievement of all
students.

professional experience

Fifth Grade, G. Frank Davidson Elementary School

August 2013 - Present

Instruct Common Core aligned instruction to all students, including English Language
Learners, Talented and Gifted, mainstream students, and at-risk students.
Develop and implement engaging, highly effective lessons utilizing technology, hands-on
learning, and cooperative learning.
Data Driven Instruction on a regular basis to best meet needs of all students.
Accelerate, compact, and extend instruction for high achieving students.
Differentiate and scaffold instruction in all areas as necessary.
Communicate with parents and other staff members regarding student progress in both
English and Spanish.
Model Teacher for best practice in two distinct, district programs:
Structured English Immersion model class.
iClass 21 Initiative - providing technology integrated instruction in a 1:1 iPad classroom.
Attend and actively seek regular professional development to increase effectiveness.
Collaborate often with colleagues to increase creativity and productivity.
Teacher Leader in use of technology integration, instruction, English Language Learner
instruction, and Positive Behavior Intervention and supports.

Fifth Grade Internship, White Pines Middle School

January - May 2013

Co-Instructed and assessed Michigan standards to culturally diverse students alongside

mentor teacher.
Designed and Implemented short and long term lesson plans to meet the academic and
intellectual needs of students.

Accomplishments
Arizona English Language Learner Teacher of the Year Semifinalist, 2016
Student Selected as English Language Learner student success story for state of Arizona,
2016
District recognition for student growth and achievement on AimsWeb Math Computation
test, 2016
Grade Level Leader, 2016
Student Council Advisor, 2016
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Leadership team member, 2015 - Present