Katie Elder

katie.elder@live.longwood.edu​ * 804-837-1445

Statement of Qualification:
I have successfully completed multiple trainings, creations, and implementations with lesson
plans that align with the Virginia Department of Education’s Standards of Learning along with
National Standards. I have accomplished these goals using many skills such as research,
collaboration, communication, differentiation, integrated units, the use of technology, and the
display of effective evidence- based practices. I have also completed one year of licensed
teaching in second grade. This experience has given many learning opportunities in a public
education setting. I am obtaining my Master’s Degree currently in order to continue training of
skills that will lead me to become a better educator.
EDUCATION
Masters of Education Graduate May 2020
Concentration: Reading, Literacy, & Learning
Reading Specialist Endorsement
Longwood University

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies May 2018

Concentration: Elementary Education
Longwood University, Farmville, VA
GPA: 3.679, ​President’s List & Dean’s List
Activities: Kappa Delta Pi, International Educational Honor Society Spring 2016-May 2018
WORK EXPERIENCE
Teacher August 2018-Current
Second Grade
● Implement Virginia Standards of Learning through many best practices
● Experience with teaching students who have disabilities (IEPs)
● Execute and supplement a given curriculum for reading and math using best practice
● Use Fountas and Pinell LLI Intervention for reading intervention
● Assist with creating behavior plans for students
● Team planning with second grade team
● Experience with parents and community within a public school system
● Experience with different skill levels within the second grade

Educator June 2016- September 2017

Children’s Museum of Richmond
● Follow lesson plans that were in depth in multiple subjects with time constraints
● Exercise classroom preparation, time management, and behavior management
 ● Experience with a wide range of ages from pre-K to third graders

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, ​Grade 5 Spring 2018
Powhatan Elementary School, Powhatan, VA
● Continued teaching practices of cooperative teacher in Language Arts and VA Studies
● Created and implemented a Problem Based Learning project in all five content areas for
5​th​ grade
● Instructed Virginia Studies curriculum and projects
● Experience with SOL preparation and testing procedure practices
● Technology based projects and assignments
Partnership Teacher,​ Grade 1 Fall 2017
Crewe Primary School, Nottoway, VA
● Supervised, assisted with, and taught a class of 18 first graders
● Planned and implemented two data-driven math interventions
● Created and implemented an inquiry based lesson
● Assessed, planned, and completed a data driven literacy Teacher Work Sample
● Created and applied a Positive Intervention Plan with a student with problem behaviors
Practicum II Student Teacher​, Grade 3 Spring 2017
Crewe Primary School, Nottoway, VA
● Lesson Plan Alignment Training
● Created and administered accurate assessments to collect data
● Assisted teacher in everyday classroom routine
● Created and taught a whole group literacy lesson with vocabulary and comprehension
skills
● Created and taught a math intervention lesson to a small group of students
Practicum I Student Teacher,​ Grade 1 Fall 2015
Prince Edward County Elementary School, Prince Edward County, VA
● Observed a first-grade classroom to reflect on educational theories and practices in the
classroom
● Assisted students with reading practice
● Aided the teacher with necessary tasks

SKILLS
Language: Basic Spanish
Technology: Practice and proficient with Smart Board, iPad, Microsoft Word, Google Docs,
Document Cameras, Copiers
Certifications: Collegiate Professional Licensure PK-6 (Upon Completion of Graduation), First
Aid/CPR/AED Adult and Child
TRAINING
● Continuing Education in Reading, Learning, and Literacy (Master’s Degree)
● Classroom management with Behavior Specialist (Teaching Students with Trauma, etc.)
● Literacy Training
● Lesson Plan Alignment
● Math Connections: “Culturally Responsive Teaching for Diverse Learners”
● Informative Assessment for Data Driven and Intervention in Mathematics (IADDIM)
● Lesson Plan Alignment with 5 E Framework and Problem Based Learning