| KATHARINE EVANS, M.

ED |
21223 WILLOW LANE / STRONGSVILLE, OH. / 44149
(440) 731-0428 | KATIEEEVANS@ICLOUD.COM
ONLINE PORTFOLIO: WWW.KATIEEEVANS.WEEBLY.COM
CURRICULUM PORTFOLIO: HTTPS://SITES.GOOGLE.COM/VIEW/SEL-FOR-TEACHERS

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2021 – CURRENT
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR | 4-8 ELA
MEDINA ESC

● Created an online classroom environment through Google Classroom for students to access classes and materials
via the internet.
● Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators as we built the new
Virtual Learning Academy program.
● Integrated technology such as Kami, Blooket, Peardeck, Kahoot, and Google Classroom into the curriculum to
foster online learning.
● Managed educational process of over 120 students in 5 th through 8th grade, following a online common core-
aligned curriculum in English Language Arts, Savvas Realize.
● Designed, wrote, and implemented lesson plans while encouraging discussion of class material to encourage
critical thinking.
● Worked with twelve school districts to execute educational programs.
● Analyzed and documented each student’s progress by updating over 120 weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
● Modified assignments, homework, and tests for students with individualized education programs.
● Incorporated engaging texts to enhance literacy skills and foster a fun and engaging learning environment.
● Created and facilitated an extra-curricular Creative Writing Club in which students were published on the
school’s website and online publication.
● Incorporated socio-emotional learning into all classrooms.
● Created a socio-emotional curriculum for all classes.

2020 – 2021
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
PARMA, BROOKPARK, AND BEREA CITY SCHOOLS

2018 – 2021
LANGUAGE ARTS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT / INTERIOR DISTANCE EDUCATION OF ALASKA

● Created and developed curriculum for students via the Interior Distance Education of Alaska and the Kenai
Peninsula Borough School District.
● Designed and carried out an in-person and online curriculum for K-12.
● Oversaw the posting and grading of assignments to over 50 students for 4-6 classes per year.
● Utilized a variety of technologies and instructional methodologies to keep courses engaging for students.
● Crafted tailored lessons for each class and worked with students to reach curricular goals.
● Planned lectures, assignments, and in-class experiences to collaborate with necessary course curriculum.
● Participated in meetings with faculty to discuss departmental goals, lesson plans, and upcoming events.
● Created a class syllabus, lesson plans, assignment log, and additional material for the students.
 2014 – 2021
MUSIC EDUCATOR
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT / INTERIOR DISTANCE EDUCATION OF ALASKA

● Constructed, planned, and taught an in-person and online Music curriculum for K-12.
● Oversaw the posting and grading of assignments to over 50 individual students per year.Used a variety of
technologies and instructional methodologies to keep piano, voice, guitar, and ukulele courses fresh and
engaging.
● Planned tailored music lessons for each student and worked diligently with them to reach goals.
● Coordinated and implemented lectures, music assignments, and performances to collaborate with necessary
course curriculum.
● Participated in faculty meetings to discuss music department goals and upcoming events.
● Composed and maintained a class syllabus, assignment log, and additional material for the students.

2014 – 2021
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM DEVELOPER AND MANAGER
WHITEY'S MUSIC SHOP

● Created, facilitated, and managed educational service department at Whitey's Music Shop, offering educational

services to students via the Interior Distance Education of Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School
District, and private instruction.
● Started the program by recruiting, training, and mentoring teaching artists, developing curriculum, and
overseeing the implementation of the program.
● Recruited students and then worked with students and parents, collaborating to formulate a plan for
successfully reaching their educational goals.
● Created and managed budget.
● Used Social Media, Google Ads, Canva, and other digital and print marketing platforms to advertise, promote,
and build business.
● Created a master schedule each semester based on student and teacher availability.
● Created an online music, life skills, communication, and language arts curriculum.
● Billed and collected payment for all services rendered.
● Taught private music lessons and conducted private tutoring sessions in language arts, life skills
communication.
● Planned tailored lessons for each student and worked diligently with them to reach goals.
● Oversaw all administrative and operational components.
● Managed relationships with staff and students.
● Developed program and database to keep track of each student, lesson plans, teachers, and finances.

2006 – 2008
ASSISTANT TEACHER
KENAI MONTESSORI SCHOOL

● Assisted accredited Montessori educators in instruction of students ages three to seven.

● Worked with students individually to build skills in math, reading, writing, communication, and socialization.
● Facilitated lesson plans and planned menus for nutritious meals.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2019 – 2020
COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP
 KENAI PENINSULA FOODBANK

● Created, designed, and edited quarterly newsletter.

● Data entry using Donor Perfect.
● Coordinated mass mailings.
● Digital marketing for fliers and ads.
● Assisted with grant writing and fundraising.

EDUCATION

● MASTER OF EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM | BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY | Cum laude
4.0
● MASTER OF ARTS: COMMUNICATIONS | TIFFIN UNIVERSITY | Cum laude 4.0
● BACHELOR OF ARTS: LIBERAL STUDIES WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ENGLISH, AND ANTHROPOLOGY |
MINOR IN MUSIC | UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SOUTHEAST | Cum laude 4.0

CERTIFICATIONS & EXTENDED EDUCATION

● Ohio K-12 Integrated Language Arts Teaching License | 2021
● K-12 Reading Endorsement | 2021
● 5 Year Substitute Multi-Age PK-12 License | 2021
● Sub Skills online training through STEDI | 2021
● Public School Works Safety Training through North Coast Shared Services Alliance | 2021
● 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga for Trauma Certification | 2020
● SEO and Google Analytics | 2019
● Inbound Marketing | 2019
● Seneca Works Grant Writing Workshop | 2019

SKILLS
● Passionate educator of nine years with the goal of
providing fun and challenging instruction while
considering students’ individualized interests,
strengths, and weaknesses in order to give them
the best opportunity to learn.
● Capable communicator who can clearly and
confidently teach and empower students in a
classroom or online setting.
● Outgoing, energetic, and motivating personality to
encourage students to participate in in-class
discussions and to help them learn the value of
group work.
● Team player who is committed to contributing to
departmental objectives to create an optimal
experience for both students and faculty.
● Skilled understanding of technology and willing
to learn about new software interfaces to enhance
the learning experience of students.
● Patient, reassuring, and enthusiastic when
meeting with students and parents to discuss
personal progress.
● Devoted team player who works successfully
with other faculty members to establish course
guidelines, modify curriculum, and set
departmental goals.
● Strong organizational skills to ensure class
information including syllabi, assignments, and
other documentation is accessible and easy to
understand.
● Confident presenter to effectively instruct
students in a way that is concise and
understandable.
● Adaptability, leadership, classroom
management, student development, curriculum
design, communication, organization, time
management, collaboration and teamwork,
creative problem solving, data collection and
analytics, project management, emotional
 intelligence, active listening, conflict
resolution, public speaking, technology and
development.

REFERENCES
● Debbie Michael | Interior Distance Education of Alaska Teacher | (907) 260-7555 | debbie.michael@ideafamilies.org
● Scot Merry | Whitey's Music Shop Owner | (907) 260-5394 | scotqmerry@gci.net
● Randi Smith | Kenai Peninsula Food Bank Donor Relations Specialist | 907 262-3111 | randi@kpfoodbank.org

Letters of Recommendation available upon request