Kathryn Hames

125 Cambridge Dr #1 • Saginaw, Texas • 76179

Email • [email protected] • cellular (682)365-3544

Online Portfolio: www.geocities.com/kathryn_hames

Classroom Webpage www.kayhames.googlepages.com

LEARNING – FOCUSED ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TEACHER

Dedicated to creating a Positive Learning Environment and Making a Difference in Students’ Lives.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Creative, dedicated and resourceful instructor who strives to increase students performance and support each child’s social and intellectual growth. Creates a safe learning environment through respect and open communication. Encourages open communication with child, parents, colleagues and administrators in a caring and diplomatic manner. Dedicated to continuing my own education to ensure current teaching practices are utilized for greater success in the classroom.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

1994-1998

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas

B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas State Teaching Certificate

Grades 1-8

Reading

Art certification- Testing June 2009

AWARDS

à Deans List (3.5+ GPA); University Of North Texas 1996 and 1997

à Presidents list (4.0 GPA); University Of North Texas 1997

EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION

3^rd Grade Teacher

Friendship Elementary, Keller ISD

2007-current

Student Teaching

Birdville ISD

Watagua Elementary 2^nd and 5^th grade

1997

4^th Grade Teacher

Spring Creek Elementary, Azle ISD

1998-1999

Private Tutoring

1994-present

Substitute teaching

Birdville ISD and Eagle Mnt Saginaw ISD

1995-1998

Volunteering in the Classroom

1^st grade, Saginaw Elementary, Laurie Lawrence

1996

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mental Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County

Lead Consumer Benefits Specialist

2002-2007

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SELECTED SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

à Designed and constructed Silver Creek Elementary school web page.

à Trained teachers on basic computer skills and how to use technology in their classrooms.

à Served on Vertical Writing Team at Friendship Elementary.

à Written several grants to obtain new materials for my classroom.

à UIL Coach 2007-2008

à UIL Art Judge 2008-2009

à Developed training materials for staff including instructional handbooks, PowerPoint presentations and interactive group learning activities.

à Provided demonstrations on using technology to state organizations.

à Participated in procedure development and implementation.

à Authored a grant that allowed MHMR of Tarrant County to receive funding for a new program providing outreach and assistance to Tarrant County residents for Medicaid, CHIP and Women’s Heath Program.

à Became an active member of the Consumer Benefits Consortium to continue professional development in my field.

à Trained individuals with disabilities on life and job related skills.

PROFFESIONAL REFRENCES

Kevin Hood

Principal 2007-2008- Friendship Elem. Keller ISD

Director of Professional Development- current

817-914-7645

Jennifer Price

Vice Principal Friendship Elem. Keller ISD

817-

5400 Shiver Rd

Keller, TX 76248

Carmen Young

Support Specialist- MHMRTC

817-569-4718 work

817-565-2172 cell

817 Kentucky Derby Ln.

Fort worth TX, 76179

Amy Parker

Program Manager-MHMRC

817-569-4818 work

817-246-2188

105 Prospector Ct

Fort Worth TX, 76108

PERSONAL REFRENCES

Rhonda Mayo

Art/ Music Teacher Bryson Elementary

817-439-1635

629 Lonesome Prairie Tr.

Haslet TX, 76052

Judy Sliger

Lead Custodian Saginaw Elementary

817-624-6480

Becky Jones

Special Education Remington Point Elementary

817-995-4332

Heather Nichols

3^rd Grade Teacher Remington Point Elementary

817-938-9638

Robbie Hawkins

Parent of 3^rd grade student

817-716-3036