Katherine Pook

W52 N833 Derby Ln. Cedarburg, WI 53012

P: 262-365-3286
E: Kpook1221@gmail.com
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Education
Alverno College | Milwaukee Wisconsin |August 2012Present
Major: Early Childhood Education
Support: Creative Arts
Field Placements:
Walt Whitman Elementary, Milwaukee WI, 3rd Grade
o Engaged students in 2 full group lessons in math and science
o Used technology in lessons to engage students
Brookfield Elementary, Brookfield WI, 1st Grade
o Taught 3 full class lessons on literacy skills and strategies using
the literacy workshop model
o Conferenced with students regarding their independent work
during workshop times
St. Gregory the Great School, Milwaukee WI, K5
o Taught 6 full class lessons on math, science, and social studies
o Used questioning strategies and hands on learning experiences
to engage students
o Assisted classroom teacher with classroom management and
PALS assessments
Starms Discovery Learning Center, Milwaukee WI, 4th Grade
o Currently working on teaching 8 full class lessons
o Focusing on assessment strategies to better understand what
students know/need to work on
o Assisting classroom teacher with daily responsibilities such as
helping small groups, leading lessons, and classroom
management

Experience
Cedarburg High School Color Guard Assistant Instructor,
August 2012-Present

Teaching of basic color guard skills, movements, and techniques

Assist with teaching and reviewing of choreography

Help maintain equipment and props

Assist staff and students during travel to competitions and shows
Set up fundraising opportunities for students

Cedarburg High School Child Development Class,

December 2010-May 2010

Taught 6 interactive, themed lessons to 3-5 year olds

Observed others teaching lessons and noted child development and
behaviors

Rec Program Volunteer, June-July 2011

Assisted teachers with activities and lessons during 6 week summer

recreation program