Kathy Whittemore

4635 Wren Drive, MI 49316

(443) 534-9991
kathy.whittemore@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Maryland Educator Certificate/Standard Professional 1: Art K-12/English 6-12

Masters Degree in Education (In progress)

Gratz College RTC Program.
GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Science in Education (Spring 2006)

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Certification: Art K-12/English 7-12
GPA: 3.22

Associate in Arts (Spring 1998)

Alpena Community College, Alpena, Michigan
GPA: 3.5

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Educator/Substitute (January 2017-Present)

Edustaff, Caledonia, Michigan
Guest teaching at all levels and capacities
Long-term substitute at Paris Ridge Elementary/Grade 1

Elementary Art Educator (August 2011-2015)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Cape St. Claire Elementary/Broadneck Elementary
Teaching Art in Grades K 5 in a spilt position between two elementary schools.
Maintaining an effective, orderly and safe learning environment.
Extensive & ongoing research of age appropriate materials and subjects to create relevant,
engaging, rigorous lessons for elementary aged children that apply to common core state
standards.
Maintaining a positive learning environment with active movement strategies, Whole Brain Teaching
activities, brain gym exercises, Classdojo, call and respond, songs and chants, as well as PBIS
incentives.
Differentiation based on both pre and post assessment activities.
Creating and maintaining bulletin board displays showcasing student work throughout the school
building.
Work closely with PTO and parent volunteers to assist in school-wide art initiatives such as murals,
Artsonia and fundraisers.
Collaborating with core teachers to connect lessons with grade level content.
Participating in county art exhibits throughout the year.
Continuously working to advance instructional knowledge in areas of qualification as well as core
subjects & common core initiatives.

Middle Level Art Educator (August 2009-August 2011)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Central Middle School
Maintaining a positive learning environment with incentives and by promoting differentiation in the
classroom using manipulatives and choice in media.
 Maintaining parent-school connections using blackboard, email, letters, Parent Connect and phone
conversations.
Cooperatively working with Core Subject Learning Groups and Interdisciplinary teams to increase
student learning and teaching success.
Middle Level General Educator (August 2007-August 2011)
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Central Middle School
Taught SOAR 6 and SOAR 8 Reading intervention classes
Taught Sixth & Seventh Grade Language Arts (Advanced, Standard and Co-taught).
Create, select and modify lessons as specified by the AACPS pacing guide.
Use team building strategies to engage students with each other in a learning-centered
environment.
Use brain-based teaching methods to further learners knowledge of lesson topics.
Create Differentiated Instructional materials to supplement pacing guide lessons and encourage
reluctant learners.
Work with multiple software programs to encourage student understanding, ability, typing skills and
computer hardware and software awareness.

Substitute Teacher (August 2006-2007)

Professional Educational Services Group, Caledonia, Michigan
Teaching in a wide variety of schools and subject areas in grades K-12.

Student Teacher (January 2006-May 2006)

Godwin Public Schools (North and West Elementary), Wyoming, Michigan
Completed a 16-week internship in an elementary art classroom setting with gradesK-5.

Art Teacher (Fall 2003-Fall 2005)

Art Reach of Mid-Michigan, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Created and taught lessons on ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture and jewelry; worked with
children ages 5-18.
Created and taught lessons about ceramics and drawing for adults of all ages.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Building Representative (Fall 2013-2015)

Cape Saint Claire/Broadneck Elementary
Liaison between member teachers, principals and association

Instruction and Professional Development (IPD) Committee (Fall 2012 2014)

Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County
Create, and present, material to AACPS educators during management forums on classroom
strategies.
Created brochures and award certificates used for promotion of Sparks/Reignite conference.

Art Teacher/Daycare Preschool Program (Spring 2010 - 2014)

Carolynns Childcare
Providing creative project ideas and working closely with the preschool children to create artwork
that is relevant to the Maryland State Early Childhood (Curriculum) Project.

Art Club Sponsor (Fall 2007- Spring 2011)

Central Middle School
Assisting student members with portfolio materials, work for exhibitions, and contests.
Assisting students with designing and production of drama club set design for plays.
Creating engaging and challenging lessons for learners with advanced artistic abilities.

Docent (Spring 2005)

Art Reach of Mid-Michigan
Introduce K-6 students to various well-known artists and their artwork.