Kate Frost Resume - M Ed Portfolio

Kate R.
Frost

PLACEMENT PREFERENCE
I am thrilled about continuing my work with late elementary school students, with particular
excitement about teaching 4
th
and 5
th
grade mathematics and science.

EDUCATION
National Louis University, Chicago, IL Expected June 2014
Masters in Urban Education
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY May 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minors in Education and French and Francophone Studies
Honors: Elected to Psi Chi Honor Society
Boston University in Niamey, Niger Fall 2009
Studied International Development and Nigerien culture and society

CREDENTIALS
Illinois State Initial Teacher Certification (Grades K-9) January 2013
New York State Initial Teacher Certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) December 2011

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Resident Teacher, Grade 5, Math & Science Chicago, IL November 2013 June 2014
Howe School of Excellence, an Academy of Urban School Leadership Network School
Studied and utilized AUSL signature strategies in instruction, classroom management, and classroom environment
Designed and implemented engaging and various hands-on lessons aligned with Common Core State Standards
Built relationships with students through individual conversations and participation in extracurricular activities
Facilitated the use of word problems and assisted students with devising problem solving strategies
Developed a classroom culture of trust, hard work, and curiosity

Resident Teacher, Grade 5, ELA Chicago, IL August 2013 - November 2013
Howe School of Excellence, an Academy of Urban School Leadership Network School
Performed reading assessments, using BAS
Facilitated small group and independent word study work, using Words Their Way

Special Education Tutor, Grade K Lincoln, MA May 2012 June 2012
Lincoln Public School District
Worked 1-on-1 with a 6 year-old boy with ADHD and other undiagnosed neurological complexities
Implemented stipulations of IEP Collaborated with team members to provide optimal learning services for this child

Teachers Assistant, Grade 3 Lincoln, MA May 2012 June 2012
Lincoln Public School District

Substitute Teacher, Grades K-8 Lincoln, MA January 2012 May 2012
Lincoln Public School District (including Hanscom Air Force Base)
Executed lesson plans for all subject areas Documented daily progress and difficulties for the classroom teacher

Student Teacher, Grade 5 Poughkeepsie, NY October 2011 December 2011
Hagan School
Designed and implemented hands-on, multi-disciplinary, differentiated lessons for ELA, math, and science
Planned and led guided reading groups for all ability levels

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Student Teacher, Grade 1 Poughkeepsie, NY September 2011 October 2011
Morse Young Child Magnet School
Designed and implemented lessons plans, aligned with Common Core standards, for all subjects
Skills gained: classroom management, optimization of physical learning space, and incorporation of technology
into the classroom
Performed reading assessments, using DIBELS

Teaching Assistant, Grade 8 Boston, MA June 2011 August 2011
MathPOWER Algebra Plus Summer Academy
Worked with students individually and in small groups to teach algebra
Led an art club, in which students drew portraits, created sculptures, and wrote poetry
Assisted with giving college tours and facilitated discussions about financial aid and the college process
Urban Education Fellow Brooklyn, NY January 2011
PS 24 Bilingual Magnet School
Led guided reading groups Acted as an assistant teacher, filling in and assisting as needed

Teacher Poughkeepsie, NY September 2010 December 2010
Exploring Science at Vassar Farm
Implemented lessons involving live animals and insects, as well as the scientific method, for elementary school students
Assistant Director Lincoln, MA June 2010 August 2010
Farrington Memorial Summer Program
Created and administered surveys for children, and compiled response data for a program assessment
Led urban students on informational nature walks, including a solo walk for each student
Taught lessons about animals indigenous to Lincoln, MA and the surrounding areas
Teacher Niamey, Niger, W. Africa October 2009 December 2009
cole Gomni
Designed curriculum and interactive lessons to teach 4
th
-6
th
grade students English as a second language

Assistant Director Poughkeepsie, NY December 2007- May 2010
Vassar After-School Tutoring Program
Collaborated with the program director and school officials to redesign program Mentored middle school students
Maintained direct contact with parents regarding attendance and behavior

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Nanny/ Educator Malibu, CA July 2012 June 2013
James Cameron
Cooperative Games Specialist/Counselor Lincoln, MA June 2004- August 2009
Lincoln Summer Day Camp
Planned and implemented team-building games for children between the ages of 4 and 11, as well as for the camp staff

ACTIVITIES and ELECTED POSITIONS
Vassar College Varsity Womens Rowing Team: NCAA Division III 2008-2010
Vassar Student Association: Senior Class Treasurer 2010-2011
Intern to the Dean of the College (Vassar College) 2010-2011

SKILLS
Computers Proficient in using Google Drive, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word and the SMART board
Language Proficient in French Currently Studying Spanish Basic Zarma
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