Fun loving native English speaker will help understand the ins and outs of this crazy language!

Catherine's resume

CERTIFED TESL/TEFL and SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Experienced, fun-loving, caring TESL/TEFL, social studies and learning handicapped certificated teacher. Embraces the whole individual and celebrates the disability; each learner is unique. Consciously integrates the four learning modalities into daily lessons, placing special emphasis on hands-on learning and student preferences. Is an enthusiastic, dedicated team player and parent advocate. Incorporates reading, writing, listening, and grammar skills into daily lessons.

Core Competencies

*TESL/TEFL Certification *TESL/TEFL English Grammar Instruction
*UBD Lesson Planning *Testing Coordinator (KTEA/WJ/PARCC/MSA)
*ABA Training *Project Read Teacher
*VB Training *Lindamood-Bell Certification LiPS/VV *IEP/FBA Development *DISTAR Reading Trainer
* Latin Teacher *TESL/TEFL Reading Instruction
*German Teacher *TESL/TEFL Writing Instruction
*English Tutor *TESL/TEFL Listening Instruction
*90 Hour Early Childhood Certificate Maryland _______________________________________________________________

Professional Experience
Kindergarten Assistant: (Ages 5 and 6) 8/2018--present
Baltimore County Public Schools: Towson, Maryland
*Assisted teachers in reading, math, and writing assignments
*Assisted teachers in assessments
*Worked individually with students who needed reading and writing support
*Worked with ESL children and their families

Infant/Toddler Lead teacher: (Ages 12—36 months) 7/2016–-12/2017
Meyerhoff Early Childcare Center: Park Heights, Maryland
*Created lessons that engaged infants’ and toddlers’ communication skills and comprehension
*Used all modalities to engage with students with communicative challenges
*Instructed non-English speaking students and their parents

ABA Technician: (Ages 3—13) 11/2016--8/2018
Verbal Beginnings: Ellicott City, Maryland
*Under the direction of a Verbal Beginnings BCBA ran an in-home language program
*Focused on verbal behavior and discrete trials, geared to the needs of the child
*Used positive reinforcement and pairing to assure optimal language growth

Testing Coordinator: (Grades 6—12) 8/2015--11/2015
Good Shepherd Services: Halethorpe, Maryland
*Tested students when admitted to Good Shepherd Services with KTEA, WRAT, and/or W.J.
*Coordinated state testing for facility, holding team meetings, talking to MSDE and testing rep. *Administered formal and informal reading and math tests

Reading/History Teacher: (Grades 6—12) 8/2010--11/2015
Good Shepherd Services: Halethorpe, Maryland
*Used a variety of methods to engage and encourage reading and writing skills
*Used combination of sight words, speed-reading, and phonemic practices
*Created reading and writing lessons for non-native English speakers

Catherine Schmick-Janofsky, MS
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Education and Credentials
San Diego State University TEFL/TESL Certification (November 2020)
Jewish Center for Education 90 Hour Preschool Certification (December 2018)
California Certification (Grades 6—12): History; Special Education (2020—2025)
Capella University; Minneapolis, Minnesota MS; Learning Handicapped (2013)
University of San Diego; San Diego,CA California LH Credential 1991 (renewed 2020)
University of San Diego; San Diego,CA California Social Sciences 1990 (renewed 2020)
San Diego State University, San Diego BA: Classics (Latin); History (1988)
San Diego State University, San Diego Minors: Latin America, Asian Studies, Anthropology

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Awards and Honors

National Latin Teacher Award, National Latin Teachers’ Association 1992
University of San Diego Graduate Fellow 1989--1992
San Diego State Research Assistant (Merit Based) 1999--1993
California State Scholarship Recipient 1987—1988
SDSU, Grassroots Member, Liberal Arts 1974—1980
SDSU, Classics Club President 1974--1976