Katelyn McNew
Loganville,Ga
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record, skilled in data-driven instruction and critical thinking. Successfully designed individualized learning plans, enhancing literacy development for diverse learners. Committed to fostering community involvement and cultural sensitivity, while promoting student engagement through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Brookwood Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
- 3rd grade (July 2022-May 2025)
- 1st Grade (July 2025- Present)
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Participated in instructional leadership opportunities to help facilitate and ensure vertical learning between grade levels
Teacher
Bethlehem Elementary School
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Taught 5th grade (July 2020- May 2020)
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops..
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Extended Day Teacher
St. Johns Catholic School
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Oversaw students in ages ranging from pre-school through 8th grade
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Planned fun and engaging activities to keep students occupied and provide additional learning opportunities.
Paraprofessional
St. Johns Catholic School
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked primarily in one classroom with 12 students
- Occasionally assisted with facilitating activities and projects for 3 preschool classrooms at a time
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, FL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12-2019
Skills
- ESOL Endorsement
- Gifted Certified
- Dyslexia Certificate
- Critical thinking
- Data-driven instruction
- Literacy development
- Community involvement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Data analysis
Certification
- ESOL endorsed
- Gifted Certified
- Dyslexia Certificate
Timeline
Teacher
Brookwood Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
Teacher
Bethlehem Elementary School
07.2020 - 05.2022
Extended Day Teacher
St. Johns Catholic School
08.2018 - 12.2019
Paraprofessional
St. Johns Catholic School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Valdosta State University