Kathy Ecker
St. Louis
Summary
Skilled educator with extensive classroom experience. Possess specialized skills in individualized lesson planning, targeted assessment, and intervention strategies for diverse student backgrounds. Strengths encompass deep knowledge of child development, strong communication skills with students and parents, and ability to adapt learning methods based on student needs. Previous work has resulted in significant improvements in students' overall academic success.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Specialist
Avery Elementary
St. Louis
01.2013 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Avery Elementary
St. Louis
01.2006 - 01.2013
Third Grade Teacher
Good Shepherd School
New Orleans
01.2003 - 01.2006
Early Literacy Teacher
Ames School
St. Louis
01.2000 - 01.2003
First Grade Teacher
Froebel School
St. Louis
01.1997 - 01.2000
Title One Teacher
Missouri Eastern Correctional Center
Pacific
01.1996 - 01.1997
Assistant Teacher
Andrews Academy
St. Louis
01.1995 - 01.1996
Fourth Grade Teacher
St. Margaret of Scotland School
St. Louis
01.1994 - 01.1995
First Grade Teacher
St. Stephen School
New Orleans
01.1991 - 01.1994
Education
Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training -
01.2019
Plus 50 Additional Professional Development Courses -
Truman State University
01.2016
Reading Recovery Certification -
Southeast Missouri State University
01.2014
Master of Education - Elementary Education with Reading Specialization
University of Missouri
St. Louis01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Loyola University
New Orleans01.1991
Skills
- Student evaluation
- Instructional strategies
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Instructional best practices
- Individualized support
- Literacy intervention
- Progress monitoring
Certification
- Missouri Elementary Education Grades 1-8
- Missouri Reading Specialization Grades K-12
- Louisiana Elementary Education Grades PreK-8
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Avery Elementary
01.2013 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Avery Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2013
Third Grade Teacher
Good Shepherd School
01.2003 - 01.2006
Early Literacy Teacher
Ames School
01.2000 - 01.2003
First Grade Teacher
Froebel School
01.1997 - 01.2000
Title One Teacher
Missouri Eastern Correctional Center
01.1996 - 01.1997
Assistant Teacher
Andrews Academy
01.1995 - 01.1996
Fourth Grade Teacher
St. Margaret of Scotland School
01.1994 - 01.1995
First Grade Teacher
St. Stephen School
01.1991 - 01.1994
Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training -
Plus 50 Additional Professional Development Courses -
Truman State University
Reading Recovery Certification -
Southeast Missouri State University
Master of Education - Elementary Education with Reading Specialization
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Loyola University