1 New Road, A4, Rumford, RI 20916

KatelinHenriksen

952-334-1306
Kasmith07@ole.augie.edu
Katelinhenriksen.weebly.com

EDUCATOR
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To effectively teach in an elementary classroom where I can successfully mentor and positively
influence the students while offering my distinguished skills and unique background in order to
benefit my classroom community.
EDUCATION

CERTIFICATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS
Elementary Education
Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD
December 2011

RHODE ISLAND 3-YEAR CERTIFICATE

Elementary Education (1-6) HQ
Early Childhood Education (PK-2) HQ

EXPERIENCE
Teacher Title 1 Kindergarten | Brooklyn Elementary Brooklyn, Ohio
Fall 2015 - Present

Work extensively with students to help improve specific reading skills in kindergarten
Provide small group instruction and co-teach with instructors during inclusive education
Institute positive strategies to effectively handle academic and behavior challenges

Long Term Substitute Teacher 5th Grade | Keystone Elementary Lagrange, Ohio
Fall 2014 - Spring 2015

Designed and taught 5th grade English Language Arts and Social Studies to prepare students for next
generation assessments.
Established cross-curricular units to integrate Social Studies into ELA
Collaborated with colleagues to prepare students both academically and intellectually for middle school

Teacher 2nd Grade | Royal View Elementary North Royalton, Ohio

Fall 2013 - Spring 2014

Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans aligned with common core
Conducted group and individual reading, math, and science activities
Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement

Long Term Substitute Teacher Preschool | Hilton Elementary Brecksville, Ohio

Spring 2013 8 Weeks

Created and executed daily lesson plans to meet the diversified needs of each student
Conducted daily independent lessons to work toward students IEP objectives and goals
Demonstrated and communicated life and social skills to lead toward success in kindergarten

1 New Road, A4, Rumford, RI 20916

KatelinHenriksen

952-334-1306
Kasmith07@ole.augie.edu
Katelinhenriksen.weebly.com

EDUCATOR
STUDENT TEACHING
Metro Deaf School St. Paul, Minnesota
Fall 2011 10 Weeks

Taught math, language arts, science, and American Sign Language at a kindergarten and first grade
level
Organized and implemented daily classroom lessons and activities
Employed several teaching strategies including hands-on, cooperative learning, visual tactile, and
discovery learning

Groveland Elementary Minnetonka, Minnesota

Fall 2011 10 Weeks

Taught math, language arts, science, health, and social studies at the third grade level
Executed unit lessons designed to meet mandatory state standards using cooperative learning
processes
Designed two multi-week units in health covering how our eyes work and essential bones in our body

RELATED EXPERIENCES
Volunteer Teacher | Mampong School for the Deaf Mampong, Ghana
Planned and implemented lessons in math and science
Introduced more visual, hands-on approach to help change the way teachers approach the classroom
and the way students learn
Assisted and motivated both students and teachers

REFERENCES
Patrick Yarman
Principal
Brooklyn Elementary
216.485.8177
Patrick.yarman@brooklyn.k12.oh.us

Gail Falk
Teacher, First Grade
Keystone Elementary School
440.355.2300
Gail.falk@brooklyn.k12.oh.us

Maura Neville
Principal
Keystone Local Schools
440.355.2300
Maura.neville@keystone.k12.oh.us

Michelle Fozio
Teacher, Second Grade
Royal View Elementary
440.582.9080
Michelle.fozio@northroyaltonsd.org