1. KATIE ADAMS
811 N Faulkner St Wichita, KS 67203 Cell: (316) 706-8271  Katie.m.adams2@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Skilled High School Teacher with proven ability to improve student learning through tailored reading, writing
and study skills. Experienced teacher is committed to instilling an appreciation for English Literature to all
students.
Education
Masters of Arts: Curriculum and Instruction, NA
Wichita State University – Wichita, KS
Bachelor of Arts: English, 2008
Drake University – Des Moines, IA
Skills
 Managing classroom for diverse populations
 Diverse classroom settings
 Strong collaborator
 Teaching/tutoring
 Test proctoring
 Computer proficient
 ELMO/SMART Technologies proficient
 Inquiry-based learning
 Positive reinforcement
 Classroom discipline
Work Experience
English Language Arts Teacher, 05/2009 to Current
Unified School District 259 – Wichita, KS
 Worked directly with high school students to achieve a complete understanding of the current ELA 9th-
12th grade curriculum standards.
 Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional program for extended
schooling, a three week summer school program, which was consistent with Kansas Common Core
regulations and goals.
 Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing
exercises.
 Assisted in developing student-led lunch based-school tutoring program for students.
 Oversaw after-school monitoring program for students who participated in extracurricular activities and
needed to ride a late bus home.
 Monitored students’ academic progress and referred students who were struggling to tutoring resources.
AVID Co-Coordinator, 08/2010 to Current
Unified School District 259 – Wichita, KS
 Co-Coordinated and taught a successful program, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination),
that fostered meaningful relationships among potential first generation college students through student
college field-trips, team-work community service projects, and college based tutoring opportunities.
 Facilitated fundraising opportunities for community charitable organizations.
 Compiled and presented evidence to AVID national boards of AVID in the classroom at Northwest High
School, receiving Highly Certified awards for the past four years.
 Coordinated work between multiple departments and teachers.
 Conceptualized future program components.
College Tutor, 08/2008 to 05/2009
Unified School District 259 – Wichita, KS
 Worked for a program that assisted students to increase their interest in higher learning (AVID).