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Catherine Watts
22 Rivers Bridge Court Bluffton, South Carolina 29910
T: 843-505-3868 - E: katiewatts84@yahoo,com - E-Portfolio: catherinewatts.weebly.com

Teacher
Certification

Education

Initial Certification
State of South Carolina
Early Childhood Education

Masters of Education in Learning and Teaching Instructional Technology

May 2014

Coastal Carolina University Conway, South Carolina

June 2012-May 2014
Grade Point Average: 4.0
Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

December 2012

Coastal Carolina University Conway, South Carolina

January 2007-December 2012
Grade Point Average: 3.584
Honors: Cum Laude
Teaching
Experience

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Teacher - 1 Grade

August 2014-Present

Michael C. Riley Early Childhood Center, Beaufort County School District Bluffton, SC

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Responsible for the 1 grade education of 23 first grade student leaders

Applied my own teaching practices and procedures to reach all individual learning styles
Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for the students
through differentiated instruction, technology-based lessons, and inquiry-based experiences
Developed lesson plans in all subject areas to match academic learning objectives
Created evaluations to measure academic performance in all subject areas
Integrated the Leader in Me 7 Habits in all daily activities, procedures, and plans
Created and implemented a successful classroom management plan
Long-term Substitute Teacher - Child Development

January-February 2013

Lakewood Elementary, Horry County Schools Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Taught twenty child development students full-time for five weeks

Applied my own teaching practices and procedures to reach all individual learning styles
Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for the
students through instruction, active learning, and play
Developed academic learning objectives and evaluated performance
Practiced effective classroom management skills

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Kindergarten Assistant Teacher April-December 2013
Pritchardville Elementary, Beaufort County School District Bluffton, South Carolina

Student Teaching
& Early Field
Experiences

Assisted in overseeing the care and education of twenty-seven Kindergarten students, including
student discipline and conduct
Prepared materials for in-class activities, homework assignments, and family communication
Applied my own teaching practices and procedures to reach all individual learning styles during
small group instruction
Practiced effective classroom management skills

Internship: Child Development August-November 2013

Lakewood Elementary
Horry County Schools Myrtle Beach, SC

Observed and participated in classroom teaching for twelve weeks
Taught twenty Child Development students full time for over 45 days
Applied my own teaching practices and procedures to reach all individual learning styles
Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for the
students through instruction, active learning, and play
Developed academic learning objectives and evaluated performance
Practiced effective classroom management skills
Additionally, I have had three fifteen-day practicums in Kindergarten, Child Development, and First Grade.
I have had immersion experiences in Kindergarten and Seventh Grade as well.

Educational
Leadership

Presenter: The Importance of Classroom Websites February 2014

Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC
Created and presented a Professional Development seminar on classroom websites to a group of
30 early childhood education interns.

Presenter: Best Practices Day February 16, 2015

Beaufort County School District Beaufort, SC

Collaborated with two colleagues to create and present three Professional Development
seminars for Beaufort County teachers.
Presentation focused on student-led conferences and building a positive relationship with
parents and the community.

Member: Lighthouse Committee August 2014-Present
Michael C. Riley Early Childhood Center Bluffton, SC

Helped implement the Leader in Me program at MC Riley Elementary school, by collaborating

monthly with committee members
Attended Leadership Day at Combs Elementary in Raleigh, NC (November 2014)
Helped implement student-led conferences throughout the school

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Volunteer
Experiences










Professional
Memberships &
Awards

Literacy Tutor
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1 Grade
Waccamaw Elementary (2012)

At-risk Student Mentor
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3 Grade
Waccamaw Elementary (2009)

New Jersey Technology Student Association
State President: 2001-2002


Lighthouse Committee (Leader in Me)
Member: 2014-Present

Palmetto State Teachers Association
Member: 2012-Present

Presidents List
Coastal Carolina University
Spring 2014
Summer 2014
Fall 2013
Summer 2013
Fall 2012
Summer 2012
Fall 2011

Deans List
Coastal Carolina University
Fall 2012
Spring 2012
Fall 2010
Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Spring 2007

Phi Sigma Sigma

Central Connecticut State University
Sorority Member: 2002-2003

Technology Education Collegiate Association (TECA)

Central Connecticut State University
Member: 2002-2003