Kate Berry

mail@kateberry.com
Thierschstr 33
Munich, Germany
+49 151 6442 1573

Citizenship: US
DOB: 19.07.1986
Gender: F
Marital Status: Married

OBJECTIVE

English as an Additional Language and TEFL certified teacher seeking a teaching position in Munich.
Experience working with children and young adults.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

International TEFL Academy Chicago, Illinois

TEFL/TESOL Certificate June, 2018
 150 hours of coursework
 20 hours of practicum

University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN

Masters of Education June 2015
 4.0 GPA

University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Teaching License, English as a Second June 2014
Language, K-12
 4.0 GPA

Luther College Decorah, IA

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology major, Spanish minor May 2009
 3.86 GPA
 Study abroad - Cuenca, Ecuador 2008
 BA Magna Cum Laude
 Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
 Sigma Delta Pi Hispanic Honor Society
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Dayton’s Bluff Elementary St. Paul, MN

Ell Teacher August 2014 – August 2018
 Instructed small groups with levels 1-5 English Learners (Hmong, Karen, Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese,
Arabic, and Pashto speaking) in push-in settings in reading, writing, and math
 Analyzed student data to differentiate instructional groups and instructional goals
 Integrated WIDA language standards and common core standards to inform instruction
 Wrote weekly lesson plans and created personal teaching materials to support speaking, listening,
reading, and writing English

Wellstone International High School Minneapolis, MN

ELL Teacher Candidate January 2014 – April 2014
 Instructed level one English Learners in guided reading groups of 4-5 students (Somali, Hmong, and
Spanish speaking)
 Co-taught orientation and level one reader’s workshop (40 students/class)
 Engaged students through meaningful and culturally relevant topics

Linwood/Monroe Arts + School St. Paul, MN

ELL Teacher Candidate August 2013 – December 2014
 Led level two and three English Learners in a daily guided reading lesson of 6 students (Hmong,
Karen, Arabic, and Spanish speaking)
 Aligned English language standards with 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts curriculum
 Collaborated with math and reading teachers to create differentiated instruction for ELL students
 Analyzed formative assessment data and student work to inform teaching

Alice Smith Elementary, Ready 4 K Hopkins, MN

Preschool Teacher Assistant October 2012 – June 2013
 Organized and led activities for four-five year olds to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth
 Applied research-based behavioral management techniques for a student with ADHD
 Assisted students with the lavatory and dressing when necessary
 Organized classroom toys and spaces

Intermediate District 287 Golden Valley, MN

Special Education Paraprofessional October 2010 – June 2011
 Helped students on the autism spectrum with academic, social, behavioral, and motor skills
 Assisted with the implementation of Individual Education Plans and maintained student records

SKILLS

 Native English speaker

 Intermediate Spanish proficiency
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES

Gap Year: 2011-2012 – Traveled and volunteered around the world