Kate Peila, M.Ed.

1617 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104

Phone: (406) 208-7409 E-Mail: katiebeth.peila@gmail.com

Objective
I am seeking opportunities to cultivate my skills as a professional development facilitator.

Experience
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Content Specialist

May 2015 Present

Deliver effective solution-based sales presentations tailored to the clients needs

Facilitate in-service trainings that build comprehensive product knowledge and effectively
prepare teachers to utilize Houghton Mifflin Harcourt products

Prepare and deliver effective interactive workshops that reflect new and creative ideas relating to
current issues and trends for teachers to take back to their classrooms

LearnZillion, Content Quality Coordinator

July 2014 May 2015

Support lesson plan creation and review content for all subject areas

Strategize with product and program teams in order to improve site functionality

Evaluate and improve online curriculum content

CFY, Digital Learning Consultant

March 2013 June 2014

Locate, evaluate, and curate free digital learning resources for CFY's blended learning platform

Align resources to Common Core State Standards

Develop lesson resources and materials to correlate with the digital learning activities

Billings Public Schools, Educator

August 2009 June 2014

Identify individual and collective learning needs

Integrate technology to create engaging and effective learning experiences

Assess, record, and report student progress in the classroom

Education
Walden University

January 2010 June 2011

Master of Education with a focus in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. GPA: 4.0
Montana State University-Billings

January 2005 May 2008

Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education. Magna Cum Laude. GPA: 3.96

Skills

Deep familiarity with K-5 ELA and Math content standards

Research-based instructional and assessment strategies

Experience developing and implementing professional development

Related STEM Experience

Managed STEM grant and coordinated services with Audubon Education Center and Lego Labs

Experience integrating technology in both math and science in the primary elementary classroom

Blended learning consultant developing resources for the Power My Learning platform

Play and review learning applications for elementary students as a contributor for Appolearning

Training Experiences
Training Offerings

Billings Public Schools Tech Fair

Billings Public Schools Tech Fair

Montana Assessment and Data Collection Conference

Montana Assessment and Data Collection Conference

Montana State Reading Conference

Montana State Reading Conference

Montana Tech Summit

Montana Tech Summit

EdCamp Montana, Founder and Organizer

EdCamp Montana, Founder and Organizer

Weekly staff development- Tech Tuesday

Weekly staff development- Tech Tuesday

Training
Offerings
Professional
Affiliations and Committees

Billings
Public
Schools
Tech
Fair
Midland
Empire
Reading
Council,
Board President

and Data Collection

Conference
Montana Assessment
Council for Computers
and Technology
in Education, Board Member

Smarter
Balanced
Assessment
Consortium, State Network of Educators Member
Montana
State Reading
Conference

Montana Tech Summit

Mentoring Experience

EdCamp Montana, Founder and Organizer

Managed sophomore practicum experiences for Montana State University-Billings
Weekly staff development- Tech Tuesday
Hosted pre-service practicum students from Rocky Mountain College

Technology integration presentations to education majors at MSU-Billings

Education
Walden University

January 2010-June 2011

Master of Education with a focus in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. GPA: 4.0.
Montana State University-Billings

January 2005-May 2008