Katherine Martin is an experienced educator and community relations professional with over 15 years of experience in program development and management within the education sector. She has a proven track record of designing and implementing educational programs, building collaborative teams, and increasing participation in community initiatives. Her career highlights include coordinating volunteer programs, directing after-school clubs, and launching mentoring and environmental education programs that improved student outcomes.

1. KATHERINE MARTIN
2506 W. Argyle Place • Denver, CO 80211 • 720.626.3255 • katemartinco@gmail.com
Community Relations/ Public Speaking/ Volunteer Engagement / Problem Solving/ Leadership/
Cooperative Team Planning/ Grant Writing / Visual & Performing Arts/ Classroom Management/
Lesson Planning
Hands-on, creative leader with demonstrated success designing and implementing educational, community-
driven programs. Adept at reengineering policies and procedures while enhancing delivery of programs and
increasing overall participation. Recognized for exceptional performance and leading staffs through change
management.
Directed and facilitated educational and development programs for Palmer Elementary, Montclair Elementary,
and Guildford West Public Schools. Built and led cross-functional teams, maximizing productivity and
increasing staff morale within non-profit education. Managed all aspects of program development and delivery,
ensuring an exceptional program experience, and increase in student engagement and community awareness.
Key Skills: Assess situations rapidly and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong verbal
communicator. Resourceful, innovative, and creative. Intuitive decision-maker. Superior trouble-shooter and
problem-solver. Develop synergy with staff at all levels. Hands-on, versatile, and organized. Diplomatic and
charismatic. Calm under pressure.
CAREER HISTORY & HIGHLIGHTS
Education Coordinator/Admin. Associate, Rocky Mountain MS Center, Present. Main contact for
educational program planning, fundraising and event coordination, including: webinars, doctor led
conversations and the annual Education Summit. Administrative Associate duties include calendar planning,
event advertising, front desk and phone management, database management and general customer duties as they
arise.
Marketing Intern, PaySimple, October 2015-Present. Charged with pulling and compiling data from multiple
databases, data analysis and online ad creation. Intermediate to expert Excel skills. Blog post author and co-
manager of Influitive Trailblazers – online advocate marketing software.
3rd & 5th Grade Teacher, Palmer Elementary, Denver Public Schools, 2012 to 2015. Charged with teaching
diverse elementary school student population in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Personal
Development. Selected to team teach for 5th grade, specifically Literacy and Social Sciences. Monitored,
supervised, coordinated, and enforced rules of conduct and behavior of assigned students, and reinforce positive
student behavior in accordance with school and District policy. Observed, evaluated, reported, and recorded
student behavior, social development, and physical health. Communicated with parents, teachers, counselors,
and administration to resolve student behavioral or academic problems.
 Coordinated Volunteer Student Mentoring Program, and improved academic growth over two years.
 Served as lead teacher and main director of Positive Behavior Support Programming, instilling school
pride and culture in students and teachers.
 Rejuvenated Shakespeare Club, introducing students to drama and providing positive non-academic
outlet.
 Collaborated with teammate to plan and continue Science Fair, generating 85% student participation.
 Oversaw Student Yearbook, ensuring students gained sense of pride and accomplishment throughout
school year.

2. 3rd Grade Teacher, Guildford West Public Schools, 2011. Selected as international teacher through
CITEL/ANZEE Teacher Exchange Program. Charged with implementing programming for Art, Physical
Education, and Music. Handled classroom duties including staff development, assessment, outdoor supervision,
school events, and class-led school assemblies. Served as ambassador for Colorado and American education
system.
 Served as international teacher, which expanded personal view and contributed positively to
profession.
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher, Palmer Elementary, Denver Public Schools, 2005 to 2010. Recruited to teach diverse
elementary school student population in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Personal
Development. Monitored, supervised, coordinated, and enforced rules of conduct and behavior of assigned
students, and reinforce positive student behavior in accordance with school and District policy. Observed,
evaluated, reported, and recorded student behavior, social development, and physical health. Communicated
with parents, teachers, counselors, and administration to resolve student behavioral or academic problems.
 Initiated, created, and launched Student Mentoring Program, and improved academic growth over
four years.
 Planned and facilitated multiple after-school clubs, introducing students to non-academic activities.
 Proposed and served on Palmer Shakespeare Festival committee and generated 90% student
participation.
 Championed South Platte River Environmental Education Program, and created “sense of place”
with students.
 Initiated and launched Palmer Elementary connection with Community Garden, generating on-going
student involvement.
 Co-crafted Garden-to-Cafeteria Program, increasing parental and community involvement.
 Coordinated and oversaw “Career Day”, encouraging students to think outside the box.
4th & 5th Grade Teacher, Montclair Elementary, Denver Public Schools, 2000 to 2005. Hired to implement
district curriculum in Reading, Writing, and Math. Handle all classroom duties including: assessment, Initiated
Service Learning through Earth Force.
 Initiated, created, and launched Student Mentoring Program, and improved academic growth over
three years.
 Designed and ran Shakespeare Club, increasing student exposure over two years.
 Facilitated Service Learning project, generating community awareness, thought, and empowerment
amongst students.
Earlier: K-3 Reading and Writing Specialist, Montclair Elementary School. Teacher Assistant, Challenge
School, Denver Public Schools. Intern, Stanley British Primary School.
EDUCATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MA, Educational Psychology, University of Colorado. BA, Psychology and German, University of Michigan.
Licensure, Stanley British Primary School
Professional Certifications: Colorado Professional Teacher License, Elementary Education. ELA-E. NCLB:
Social Sciences.
Professional Development:
CSAP Training, DRA Assessment Training, Benchmark Training, DIEBELS, 6-Minute Solution, PBIC
Training, Denver Public Schools.

3. Time to Teach, Montclair Elementary. OLWEUS bully-proofing, Palmer Elementary. Non-violent Crisis
Intervention (CPI), Guildford Public Schools.
Promethean Board Training, Step up to Writing, Service Learning, Differentiated Instruction, CPR Trained
Community Involvement: CRESL volunteer as home English tutor, Rocky Mountain MS Center Gala
volunteer
Personal: Biking, traveling, photography, reading, scuba diving, snowboarding, hiking, camping.