CATHRYN HEALY
Terre Hill
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience in early childhood education, beginning with an internship in a first-grade classroom. Proven ability to foster strong relationships and engage students, resulting in enhanced curiosity and a love for learning. Currently teaching in Pennsylvania after previous experience in Tennessee, bringing a diverse educational background to the classroom.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Twin Valley School District
01.2022 - Current
- Design effective instruction using Universal Design for Learning to meet the academic needs of all students
- Utilize formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and scaffold students learning
- Use knowledge of students and their learning styles to differentiate whole group, small group and independent lessons and activities
3-6 Year Old Montessori Teacher
West Chester Area YMCA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Learned and implemented the Montessori teaching and learning style to support children socially, emotionally and academically
- Communicated effectively with parents and families about child’s progress, strengths and needs
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher and Third Grade Teacher
Wilson County Schools
Watertown
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Taught one year of state Pre-Kindergarten and used engaging and effective instruction to prepare disadvantaged students for their upcoming kindergarten year
- Was moved to teacher third grade to help improve school’s reading scores
- Through effective teaching strategies, I was able to increase the percentage of students proficient in reading by 16% going from 30% to 46% of my third grade students
First Grade Long-Term Substitute
Lebanon Special School District
Lebanon
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Was hired as a first grade interim teacher in a high needs school
- Provided guidance to help students develop self-control, responsibility and decision making skills.
- Implemented differentiated instruction based on student abilities and interests.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to ensure curriculum objectives were being met.
Education
Master’s of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
American College of Education
07-2025
Bachelor’s of Education - Early Childhood Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA12-2010
Skills
- Student assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Parent engagement
- Instructional strategies
- Team collaboration
- Fine motor skills
- Early reading
- Mathematical concepts
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum design
- Social-emotional learning
Accomplishments
- Kindergarten Science Curriculum Design Team
- Rated distinguished on yearly evaluations
- Designed a new Kindergarten Evaluation protocol
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Twin Valley School District
01.2022 - Current
3-6 Year Old Montessori Teacher
West Chester Area YMCA
01.2021 - 01.2022
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher and Third Grade Teacher
Wilson County Schools
07.2018 - 07.2021
First Grade Long-Term Substitute
Lebanon Special School District
01.2017 - 05.2018
Master’s of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
American College of Education
Bachelor’s of Education - Early Childhood Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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