Catherine C. Eastman
Gilbert
Summary
To put my education, experience and creative passion to work in a K-5 classroom, developing structured lesson plans and providing an engaging and supportive atmosphere where all students are challenged and guided to succeed.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Neely Traditional Academy
01.2022 - Current
- Gifted Education: Expertise in identifying and nurturing gifted students to maximize their potential (in progress)
- Reading Intervention: Proven ability to implement targeted reading interventions to support struggling readers
- Keys to Literacy: course in progress
- Relationship Building: Strong skills in fostering positive relationships with students and parents, enhancing communication and engagement
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS): Active committee member contributing to the development and implementation of school-wide behavioral support systems
- Classroom Management: Experience managing diverse classrooms in both kindergarten and 2nd grade as a long-term substitute teacher
- Differentiated Instruction: Ability to tailor lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs and styles in a classroom setting
- Collaboration: Effective collaborator with colleagues, parents, and administration to support student success
- Gilbert Public Schools
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
Masters Swim Coach
Timberfish Masters Swim Team
01.2015 - 12.2021
- Develop swim workouts, provide stroke technique, create relationships, training advice and advice for adult swim team
- (Jewish Community Center), Portland, OR
2nd Grade Teacher
Portland Public School District
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Provided differentiated instruction by working in whole group, small groups, and one-on-one coaching
- Worked with student data to change and create relevant instruction for all students
- Changed lessons based on students DIBELS, Phonics, and Bridges scores
- Created lesson plans from PPS-provided district adopted materials to address the needs of all students, utilized the Guaranteed Viable Curriculum created by PPS teachers
- Ensured a positive environment for students to be successful learners
- Created relationships with both students and their families from a culturally diverse population
Masters Swim Coach
MAC (Multnomah Athletic Club)
03.2013 - 03.2021
- Develop swim workouts, provide stroke technique, create relationships, training advice and advice for adult swim team
- Portland, OR
Substitute Teacher
Portland Public School District
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Follow lesson plans and provide instruction based on teachers’ notes, communicate with staff, build relationships with a variety of students and continue to keep a well-structured learning environment for all children while teachers are absent
- Substitute for K-12 classrooms, Special Education, and Title 1 classroom teachers
Substitute Teacher
Oregon City School District, Lake Oswego School District, West-Linn School District, Canby School District
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Follow lesson plans and provide instruction based on teachers’ notes, communicate with staff, build relationships with a variety of students and continue to keep a well-structured learning environment for all children while teachers are absent
Inclusion Assistant
Witch Hazel Elementary
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Provided leadership and instruction to students in writing, math, and english language development, as well as instructed small reading groups aimed at improving reading and comprehension skills
- Created child specific math lessons daily
- Attended staff meetings, transition meetings and group IEP meetings and collaborated with partner teachers
- Hillsboro, OR
Classroom Volunteer
Rieki Elementary
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Volunteered in a kindergarten classroom, providing guidance for ELL students and struggling readers
- Beaverton, OR
Student Teacher
Alameda Elementary School
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Assisted the development of lesson plans, class organization and class structure in a 2nd grade classroom (Mentor teacher: Nancy Kelly)
- Provided guidance for struggling readers through direct instruction, group work and one on one time
- 4 week solo teaching experience where I created lesson plans and instructed the students
- Attended professional development with to cooperating teacher in Smart Board technology, mathematics, and writing
- Portland, OR
Classroom Volunteer
Battleground Elementary School
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Volunteered in a 2nd grade classroom assisting students with general work and providing specialized guidance for struggling readers
- Battleground, OR
Education
M.A.T Program - Masters of Arts in Teaching
Lewis And Clark Graduate School of Education
Portland, OR07.2011
Bachelor’s of Arts degree - Studio Art, Art History Minor
Denison University
05.2007
Art History & The Italian Language
Accademia Italiana
09.2005
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson Plan Development
Certification
Arizona Department of Education Certificate: Standard Professional Elementary, K-8, 6444215, 01/03/22, 03/18/34
Accomplishments
- Mont Tremblant Ironman Finisher 2015
- Paris Marathon Finisher 2013
- NYC, Ironman US Championship (10th place in age group), 2012
- Louisville, KY Ironman Finisher (19th place in age group), 2010
- Collegiate All-American, 2004 - 2007
- Collegiate Scholastic All-American, 2005
References
- Jennifer Greene, Principal, Neely Traditional Academy, (480) 892-2805, jennifer.greene@gilbertschools.net
- Leah Dickey, Principal, Harrison Park School, (503) 916-5700, ldickey@pps.net
- Emily Moore, Assistant Principal, Harrison Park School, (503) 351-1725, mooreemi@nclack.k12.or.us
- Tia Eubank, Kindergarten Teacher, Neely Traditional Academy, (512) 413-8711, tia.eubank@gilbertschools.net
- William Toepper, Emergency Medicine (retired), (312) 217-7250, william.toepper@gmail.com
Continuingeducation
- Arizona Provisional Gifted Endorsement, 08/01/24, Present
- Arizona Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement: PreK-12, Present
- Arizona Keys to Literacy Endorsement, 10/01/24, Present
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Neely Traditional Academy
01.2022 - Current
Masters Swim Coach
Timberfish Masters Swim Team
01.2015 - 12.2021
2nd Grade Teacher
Portland Public School District
08.2014 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Portland Public School District
01.2014 - 08.2014
Substitute Teacher
Oregon City School District, Lake Oswego School District, West-Linn School District, Canby School District
09.2013 - 06.2014
Masters Swim Coach
MAC (Multnomah Athletic Club)
03.2013 - 03.2021
Inclusion Assistant
Witch Hazel Elementary
03.2012 - 03.2013
Student Teacher
Alameda Elementary School
09.2010 - 06.2011
Classroom Volunteer
Rieki Elementary
01.2010 - 12.2011
Classroom Volunteer
Battleground Elementary School
01.2010 - 04.2010
Bachelor’s of Arts degree - Studio Art, Art History Minor
Denison University
M.A.T Program - Masters of Arts in Teaching
Lewis And Clark Graduate School of Education
Art History & The Italian Language
Accademia Italiana
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