Resume

CATHERINE LEE VERNON

BELGRADE, MONTANA

leevernonteaches@gmail.com

www.leevernonteaches.blogspot.com

Education

2016 English Education 5-12 Certification

            Montana State University

            GPA: 3.93

2005 Organizational Communications with a Minor in English Literature

            University of South Alabama

Coursework: Interpersonal Communications, Small Group Discussion, Interpersonal Conflict Management, Technical Writing, and Writing for Media

            Independent Study:

Planning and leading a facilitated group meeting where employees could safely and respectfully voice their concerns to management at a local non-profit organization

Educational Experience

Student Teaching Spring 2016      

Bozeman High School         Michelle Swinford

·      Sophomores and seniors for 14-week internship: English II and Contemporary Literature

·      Collaborated to design the entire senior contemporary literature course

§  Researched literature selections, lesson plans, rubrics, and formative and summative assessments based on desired outcomes and common core standards appropriate to grade level

§  Planned course based on recent pedagogical styles of allowing for more student choice

·      Graded papers and formative assessments for 90+ students

·      Differentiated instruction in conjunction with aide to facilitate learning for all levels

·      Assumed duties of Cooperating Teacher: routines, attendance, discipline

·      Attended IEP and 504 meetings in the presence of and on behalf of CT

Practicum Teaching Fall 2015       

Belgrade High School          Kim Tucker

·      60 hours of classroom observation and participation

·      Taught independently while being observed by MSU field supervisor

·      Took on a leadership role in the absence of cooperating teacher

Professional Development

·      Attended the 2015 Yellowstone Writing Project

·      Work-shopped with composition students at Gallatin College

·      Analyzed and wrote about my conceptualized role in Response to Intervention

·      Visited with Dottie Susag from OPI regarding Indian Education for All

Service Learning

·      Assisted with an in-class writing workshop at Belgrade HS - Aaron Yost

·      Helped the drama teacher and students’ production at CJMS, Bozeman

·      Participated in online collaboration with students in Savage and Missoula, MT

 Certifications and Awards

·      First aid and CPR Certified

·      Inkling award from the English department for classroom contributions

·      Notary Public for the State of Montana, expires September 2017

·      MSU President’s Honor Roll Fall 2014 and Spring 2015

Relevant Work History

2005-2014    First Security Bank    Bozeman, Montana

Account Specialist & Customer Service Manager

·      Assisted customers with account opening and maintenance

·      Maintained current knowledge of state and federal regulations

·      Communicated regulations and policies effectively to customers     

·      Oversaw daily operations of the department for staff of 12

·      Created schedules and tracked attendance records

·      Disciplined, motivated, and instructed employees

·      Conducted probationary and annual evaluations

·      Served on the Human Resources Personnel Committee

·      Reviewed documentation for accuracy and compliance

·      Problem-solved with upset customers

Interests and Hobbies

·      Travel

·      Writing

·      Cooking

·      Reading

·      Camping

·      Hunting

·      Trivial knowledge

·      The pursuit of curiosity