Katherine Mau

Irvine, CA 92618 · (559) 593-1611 · Katie_Mau@me.com

Professional Objective_______________________________________________________________________________
• Develop professional skills essential to providing every student a quality education

Credential
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential July 2017

Education ____ ________

Pepperdine University, Irvine, CA July 2017
Master of Arts in Teaching

California State University, Northridge, CA May 2016

Communication Disorders and Sciences
California State University, Fullerton, CA May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Communications

Teaching Experience
Pacific Preschool and Kindergarten, Laguna Niguel July 2017- Present
Kindergarten Teacher
• Create and instruct curriculum that is Common Core aligned and engaging to all students and learning styles
• Communicate effectively and support parents in each child’s educational journey
• Differentiate instruction to meet each students’ needs and ensure student success
• Assess student progress to measure mastery of standards and adjust instruction accordingly

Laguna Niguel Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary, Capistrano Valley School District, September 2016- June 2017
Student teacher
• Instructed 1st and 5th grade students incorporating the use of cooperative learning strategies, integrating EDI, and
technology
• Assisted students one-on-one and in small groups to provide more individualized attention, reteaching, and enhanced
learning opportunities
• Implemented a wide variety of classroom management and teaching strategies resulting in professional and personal
development

Anaheim Elementary School District, CA May 2015 - June 2016

Substitute teacher
• Created a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity levels and cognitive levels
of the students
• Employed instructional methods and materials most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives
• Adapted to different classroom and school site communities and cultures 


Related Work Experience ______________

Behavioral Health Works, Anaheim, CA July 2015 - July 2016
Behavioral Therapist
• Provided behavioral therapy to children ages 4-13 with Autism Spectrum Disorder utilizing Applied Behavior
Analysis techniques to increase positive behaviors
• Analyzed risk and threat assessment, harm to self and others in order to ensure safety of children
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team including client, family, staff and community to implement client’s
treatment plan

Saddleback Unified School District, Mission Viejo, CA April 2015 - June 2016
Assistant Intensive Behavioral Interventionist Substitute
• Employed ABA techniques with students one-on-one to increase educational engagement in order to meet IEP goals
• Assisted staff in monitoring small groups of children with Autism during whole group learning exercises
• Engaged with students during play time to help strengthen social and motor skills
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Professional Accomplishments, Activities, and Development _______
• Cognitive Guided Instruction, Capistrano Valley School District 2016

Hobbies and Interests _____ __

• Head Song Coach, Mission Viejo High School May 2017-Present
• Dance
• Yoga/ Pilates