Catherine Root

catherinej.root@gmail.com

Certification
PENNSYLVANIA| INSTRUCTIONAL I PREK-4 MAY 2021 (ANTICIPATED)

Education
GROVE CITY COLLEGE, GROVE CITY, PA MAY 2021 (ANTICIPATED)
B.S. in Elementary Education

Teaching Experience
CROSSROADS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, DUMFRIES, VA JAN 2013-AUG 2017
1st-3rd Grade Sunday School Teacher

Planned and implemented appropriate weekly lessons according to the 1st-3rd grade Sunday school
curriculum.
Developed rapport with students and managed an efficient classroom by utilizing various teaching
techniques, positive reinforcement, and individual rewards.
Adjusted teaching techniques to accommodate students of different learning styles.
Created and directed an annual summer play incorporating student actors of different grade levels and
abilities. Performed at the Church Picnic each year.

ANTIETAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WOODBRIDGE, VA APRIL 2016

2nd Grade Reading Tutor

Analyzed students prior reading comprehension and understanding in order to address inaccuracies
or misconceptions.
Coached individual students in preparation for their Reading SOL.
Developed individual methods for each student to ensure the highest improvement and understanding.

CAMP WILLIAM B. SNYDER, HAYMARKET, VA SUMMER 2015

Counselor and Nature Instructor

Developed an Environmental Science lesson plan highlighting different species found around camp.
Surveyed nature path and researched findings to organize a Nature Walk for elementary-aged campers.
Conducted interactive lessons on food chains and local bird species to reinforce learning.

MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL SCHOOL | WOODBRIDGE, VA

After-School Class Teacher APRIL 2013

Taught crafts to 1st-3rd grade students.

Created and designed a Friendship Bracelet class, complete with symposium for completion of the class.
Developed strategies and techniques to teach the skill, and motivated students along the way.
Volunteer Experience
CROSSROADS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, DUMFRIES, VA
Church Nursery Volunteer 2010-17

Assisted in Church Nursery by watching and caring for the churchs youth once every two months

Summer Mission Trip Cherokee, NC 2013 & 2014

Repainted the home and remodeled the yard of a breast cancer survivor
Designed and built a deck and ramp for a family with disabilities
Developed relationships with members of my church community and with the Cherokee Reservation
residents

Other Experience
KITCHEN WORKER | BON APPETIT | GROVE CITY COLLEGE, GROVE CITY, PA | AUGUST
2017 - PRESENT
Executed kitchen duties including Caf Cleaning and Dishroom responsibilities.

TEAM MEMBER | CHICK-FIL-A | LAKE RIDGE, VA | DECEMBER 2015 AUGUST 2017

Undertook various responsibilities including cashier, drive thru, cleaning, and customer service duties.
Communicated with supervisors to critique and improve work ethic.

Activities
GROVE CITY COLLEGE | GROVE CITY, PA 2017-18

Wolverine Marching Band Project Okello

Life Advocates Student Missions Fellowship
Fellowship of Christian Educators Philadelphia Area Educational Technology Conference (PAETC)

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