Katherine (Wade) von Berg

844 Smoketree Ct., San Marcos, CA 92078 Tel: (619) 947-2047 E-mail: katiewvb@gmail.com Online Profile at http://tinyurl.com/kvonberg
EXPERIENCE
2015-Present
Vista High School
Vista, CA
Earth Science and Life Science Teacher
Created positive relationships with parents and students throughout the year
Trained and planned for IBMYP implementation
Implemented technology based lesson, bridging the digital divide with a low socioeconomic population
2012-2015
The Evans School
La Jolla , CA
4th Grade Homeroom Teacher
Served as a full-time 4th grade teacher, teaching reading, math, science, and social studies
Implemented new technology programs throughout the campus including the rollout of iPads across all grades
Lead teacher committee for professional development and technology implementation
2010-2012
Lakeside Middle School
Lakeside, CA
CORE/Science Teacher/Home Study Coordinator
Served as a full-time contracted teacher, successfully teaching 6th grade language arts, social studies, and science, as well as 7th grade life science
Trained extensively on implementation of Common Core throughout subject areas
Worked cooperatively with both subject area teams to coordinate curriculum and school wide events
Worked with students and families in the home study program to coordinate their at home education
Implemented technology-based lessons using the SMART board and piloted iPads in a one-to-one device classroom
Attended multiple conferences related to science curriculum development and worked on an agriculture grant team
2011
Summer Discovery Day Camp
San Diego, CA
Camp Program Specialist
Created and directed instruction to science camp students ranging in age from pre-k to 6th grade.
Worked with one other teacher to develop camp curriculum as well as logistics of summer camp
2010
Loma Portal Elementary School
San Diego, CA
Elementary Technology Coordinator
Independently designed instruction concerning computer literacy for more than four hundred K-4th grade students
Troubleshooted technology related problems in desktops, laptops, promethean boards, and projectors campus wide
2008-2010
Long and Short Term Substitute Teaching
San Diego County, CA
Substitute Teacher
Served as a long term substitute in a first and third grade classrooms at Marvin Elementary School in SDUSD from November 10th, 2009
through March 26th, 2010 under principal E Jay Derwae and administrator Dr. Elaine Arm
Monitored, maintained, and improved upon daily student learning, classroom functions, and parent communications in k-12 classrooms
2006-2008
Mad Science
San Diego, CA
Instructor
Taught interactive, hands-on science lessons in after school programs, workshops, and science night events to groups of children ranging in
grade from pre-K to sixth grade, including mixed age group classes

EDUCATION
2010
San Diego State University
Single Subject Biological Sciences and Geosciences Teaching Credential

Additional coursework in science methods and teaching strategies

Qualified to teach biology and geoscience through grade twelve

2010
UCSD Extension
Specialized Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education

Extensive training on differentiation and curriculum adaptation for all student types

Highly qualified to teacher gifted and talented students of all ages

2008-2009
San Diego State University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

4.0 GPA in graduate coursework

Member of Kappa Delta Pi Education Honors Society

2006-2008
San Diego State University
Bachelors of Arts, Liberal Studies

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.77 GPA - Deans List throughout

Member of Mortar Board National Senior College Honors Society and Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society

San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Shows excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Highly skilled with most recent technology, including Apple and PC operating systems and interactive white boards
Experience working with children in classrooms, after school programs, summer camps, and homes
Insists upon researching subjects to ensure 100% accuracy in teaching
Builds lesson plans to cater to student needs and interests while generating excitement for learning as well as ownership
Implements lessons that include authentic learning tasks, differentiated instruction, and cooperative environments

Katherine (Wade) von Berg

844 Smoketree Ct., San Marcos, CA 92078
Tel: (619) 947-2047

Vista High School

Lexi Kunz
(801) 541-8390
alexandrakunz@vistausd.org

Lakeside USD
Wendie Ward
(619) 302-7053
weward@sdcoe.net

Loma Portal Elementary School

Edie Duncan
(619) 717-7563
edscaper@gmail.com

LMS, Lakeside, CA
Nina Drammissi
(619) 249-5963
ndrammissi@lsusd.net

Summer Discovery Day Camp

Robyn Hancock
(951) 541-4400
hyrobyn@hotmail.com

The Evans School

Cerise Butcher
(949) 292-4439
cerisebutcher@evansschool.org

Lakeside Middle School

Karen Van Nest
(619) 884-6313
kvannest@lsusd.net

The Evans School

Kimberly Tiffany
(949) 292-4439
kimtiffany@evansschool.org

Please Note: I am recently married and many of my references know me as Katherine (Katie) Wade.