Katherine H.

Brandt
1127 Darczuk Drive Garnet Valley, PA 19060
MOBILE (513) 600-3464 E-MAIL brandt.katherineh@gmail.com
The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.
-Sydney J. Harris
EDUCATION

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

Bachelor of Science in Education, May 2014

Major: Early Childhood Education
Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0

University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

Study Abroad Program, Spring 2012

CLASSROOM
EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher Service, Aston, PA

Per Diem Substitute Teacher, Sep 14 Jan 15
Building Substitute, Swarthmore Rutledge School, Jan 15 - Present
Carries out plans left by teacher while improvising to fill spare time
Maintains classroom control and discipline
Creates a stimulating learning environment to enhance student attention
Deploys creative tactics to achieve lesson objectives

Meigs Local Elementary School, Middleport, Ohio

Professional Intern, Jan 14 May 14 (675 hours total)
Cooperative teacher in a second grade classroom with 24 students
Implemented new classroom management plan; still in use in classroom
Independently planned and implemented 7 weeks of instruction
Developed units while adhering to standards and school curriculum
Individualized lessons around students needs
Observed and evaluated each students progress throughout the semester
using various assessment methodologies

Child Development Center, Athens, Ohio

Professional Intern, Aug 13 Dec 13 (342 hours total)
Cooperative teacher in a preschool classroom with 17 students
Implemented new classroom management plan
Independently planned and implemented 3 weeks of instruction
Individualized lessons around students needs
Communicated with parents through weekly electronic journals
Observed and evaluated two students progress throughout the semester
using various assessment methodologies

The Plains Elementary School, The Plains, Ohio

Partnership Student Teacher, Aug 12 Apr 13 (456 hours total)
Cooperative teacher in a first grade classroom with 20 students
Cooperative teacher in a third grade classroom with 22 students
Developed units while adhering to standards and school curriculum
Individualized lessons around students needs
Prepared students for standardized testing through practicing procedures
and helping students form healthy study habits
Observed and evaluated the progress of two students throughout the year
using various assessment methodologies

RELATED
EXPERIENCE

Bang Ka Ko Rayong, Surin, Thailand

Volunteer English Teacher, May 13
Cooperative teacher in an English classroom reaching 120 students ranging
from kindergarten to 6th grade
Developed units while adhering to standards and school curriculum
Individualized lessons around students needs

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Professional Child Care Provider, Jun 10 Aug 13
Cared for a 12 year old girl diagnosed with Fragile-X for three summers
Cared for 3 school age children (ages 5, 7, and 10) for one summer
Individualized token systems to fit family needs
Encouraged and tutored children with their summer studies

EXTRA
Colleges Against Cancer, Ohio University
CURRICULAR President, Aug 12 May 14
Managed the organization consisting of 32 college students
Tripled membership headcount during term
Quadrupled money raised per year during term
Organized and launched fundraisers in correspondence with the American
Cancer Society and local businesses

Relay for Life Planning Committee, Ohio University

Fundraising Chair, Aug 12 May 14
Managed the fundraising committee consisting of 10 college students
Organized and directed multiple fundraisers on campus
Doubled money raised per year during term

HONORS

Graduated Cum Laude, May 14

Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Society, Nov 13 May 14
Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Honors Society, Aug 12 - May 14
Deans List, Sept 10 May 14
Ohio Trustee Award, Sept 10 May 14
Ohio Gateway Scholarship, Sept 10 May 14