|KATHARINE EVANS, M.

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STRONGSVILLE, OH. | (440) 731-0428 | KATIEEEVANS73@GMAIL.COM | LINKEDIN
Portfolio: katieevansportfolio.weebly.com | SEL Curriculum Portfolio: sites.google.com/view/sel-for-teachers

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

MEDINA ESC | MEDINA, OH. 2021 – CURRENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR | 4-8 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND SOCIO-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
● Created an online classroom environment through Google Classroom for students to access classes and materials, integrating
technology such as Kami, Blooket, Peardeck, Kahoot, and Google Classroom into the curriculum to foster one-on-one, small
group, and whole-class learning.
● Developed a long-term strategy for curriculum guides and grading policy in the classroom for over 120 students in two years.
● Functioned as a team within the middle school department, achieving recognition for excellence in leadership of a team of five.
● Conducted training needs assessments to determine performance gaps in students.
● Used Learning Theory to plan lessons that resulted in measurable performance in the key ELA objectives.
● Designed and developed evaluation forms for quarterly assessments.
● Customized data spreadsheets to meet the needs of different departments.
● Kept accurate logs of student behavior, student medical records, IEP and 504 modifications and accommodations, grades, goals,
and performance.
● Heavily contributed as a valuable team member in the collaborations of curriculum development through team teaching.
● Performed one-on-one coaching for students that required customized training tailored to individual learning types and modified
assignments, homework, and tests for students with individualized education programs.
● Managed multiple projects simultaneously with a team of five, ensuring performance, quality, strategy, and timelines were
achieved.
● Created and delivered high-impact original printable, video, and electronic lessons using multiple technology platforms, including
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Forms, Screencastify, and Canva.
● Analyzed and documented each student’s progress by updating over 120 weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports using Progress
Book and Google Sheets.
● Worked with twelve school districts to execute educational programs.
● Designed curricular rewrites and helped create school-wide policy.
● Created original digital courses using LMS platforms such as Google Classroom and Progressbook and delivered content virtually
and in-person.
● Established positive relationships using emotional intelligence with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators as we built
the new Virtual Learning Academy program.
● Managed educational process of over 120 students in 5th through 8th grade, following an online common core-aligned curriculum
(Savvas Realize) in English Language Arts.
● Created and facilitated an extra-curricular Creative Writing Club in which students were published on the school’s website and
online publication.
● Created and incorporated a socio-emotional learning curriculum into all classrooms.
● Participated in meetings with faculty to discuss departmental goals, lesson plans, and upcoming events.

PARMA, BROOKPARK, AND BEREA CITY SCHOOLS | BEREA, OH. 2020 – 2021
SUBSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
● ELA, History, Math, Science, Art, PE, and Music.

KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT / INTERIOR DISTANCE EDUCATION OF ALASKA | SOLDOTNA, AK. 2016 – 2021
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR | K-12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, MUSIC, LIFE SKILLS, & SOCIO-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
● Designed, selected, and carried out an in-person and online ELA, Music, Communications, Life Skills, and Socio-Emotional
Learning curriculum for K-12.
● Designed effective training resources for over 300 students and five teachers to enhance performance over the course of seven
years.
● Handled orientation presentations regarding strategic goals, objectives, and events.
 ● Trained staff on use of virtual communications and created video walkthroughs with tools such as Zoom, Google Classroom, and
Screencastify to facilitate the shift from in-classroom to online learning.
● Created and delivered high-impact original printable, video, and electronic presentations using multiple technology platforms,
including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Forms, and Canva.
● Managed a team of teachers and mentored teaching assistants and led professional development sessions and new teacher
trainings.
● Oversaw the posting and grading of assignments to over 300 students for 4-6 classes per year.
● Planned lectures and assignments, tailored lessons, and created classroom experiences to meet curriculum standards.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT / / INTERIOR DISTANCE EDUCATION OF ALASKA | SOLDOTNA, AK. 2016-2021
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM DEVELOPER AND PROJECT COORDINATOR
● Created, facilitated, and managed educational service department, offering educational services to students via the Interior
Distance Education of Alaska and the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
● Interviewed, hired, and onboarded staff, completing regular performance evaluations and developing corrective action plans as
needed.
● Planned, coordinated, and executed annual events for over 120 attendees per event, including vendor management, marketing
promotions, and event itineraries.
● Created a master schedule each semester based on student and teacher availability.
● Produced and delivered Train the Trainer materials for career development and task management.
● Developed and implemented a training strategy with corresponding curriculum to achieve organization’s goals.
● Used social media, Google Ads, Canva, and other digital and print marketing platforms to advertise, promote, and build 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 a budget of 25-50K and stayed within budget for seven years by an average of 99% using Excel, Google
Sheets, and Every Dollar.
● Billed and collected payment for all services rendered.
● Optimized organization and flow of resources.
● Managed over 50 accounts.

KENAI PENINSULA FOODBANK | SOLDOTNA, AK. 2019 – 2020

COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP
● Created, designed, and edited quarterly newsletter.
● Data entry using Donor Perfect and Excel.
● Coordinated mass mailings, email marketing, sales funnels, digital marketing,
● Digital marketing and graphic design for fliers, emails, and advertisements.
● Assisted with grant writing and fundraising​.
● Created and executed community needs assessments to analyze the resources and strengths available within the surrounding
community.
● Completed fundraising goals ahead of schedule by one-month time frame.

EDUCATION

● MASTER OF EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM WITH AN EMPHASIS IN SOCIO-EMOTIONAL LEARNING | BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY |
Graduated with honors 4.0
● MASTER OF ARTS: COMMUNICATIONS | TIFFIN UNIVERSITY | Graduated with honors 4.0
● BACHELOR OF ARTS: ENGLISH AND ANTHROPOLOGY | MINOR IN MUSIC | UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SOUTHEAST | Graduated with honors
4.0

CERTIFICATIONS & EXTENDED EDUCATION

● OTES Teacher Performance Rating: Excellent | 2021-2023

 ● Ohio K-12 Integrated Language Arts Teaching License | 2021-2025
● Professional Learning Collaborative of Ohio: Unpacking Ohio's Social and Emotional Learning Standards Certification | 2022
● LinkedIn Learning Certifications: Instructional Design, Project Coordination, Instructional Development, Learning and
Development, Course Design and Instructional Skills, and Professional Training Development
● 5 Year Substitute Multi-Age PK-12 License | 2021-2026
● 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga for Trauma Certification | 2020
● SEO and Google Analytics, Inbound Marketing, and Seneca Works Grant Writing Certifications | 2019

SKILLS
● Completed a research project on socio-emotional learning
curriculum- See SEL Curriculum
● Experienced with the ADDIE and SAM Instructional design
model.
● Passionate educator 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 and strong presenter who can clearly
and confidently teach and empower students in a classroom
or online setting in a way that is concise and understandable.
● Outgoing, energetic, and motivating personality to
encourage students to participate in in-class discussions and
to help them learn the value of group work.
● Devoted team player who works successfully with other
faculty members to establish course guidelines, modify
curriculum, and set departmental goals.
● Team player who is committed to contributing to
departmental objectives to create an optimal experience for
both students and faculty.
● Strong organizational skills to ensure class information,
including syllabi, assignments, and other documentation is
accessible and easy to understand.
● Patient, reassuring, and enthusiastic when meeting with
students and parents to discuss personal progress.
● Additional skills: Instructional design, eLearning
development, strategic planning, marketing,
interpersonal leadership, organizational leadership, time
management, collaboration and teamwork, creative
problem solving, event management, learning and
development, professional networking, business
writing, data collection, organizational leading and
culture, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion,
learning analytics, project management, emotional
intelligence, active listening, public speaking,
proofreading, strategic leadership development, website
design, screencasting, gamification, blended learning,
Gantt charts, the ADDIE and SAM instructional design
model, SCORM / Tin Can API.
● Technology Experience: Proficient in Google
Workspace (G Suite), Google Ads and Analytics,
Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Office, LMS (learning
management systems) such as Canvas, Blackboard,
Progress Books, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, and
Google Classroom, productivity software such as
Trello, and other programs such as the Savvas Realize,
Canva, Kami, Blooket, Kahoot, Gimkit, Peardeck, and
Facebook Business Manager.
● See Teaching Portfolio

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