Natacha Isaac Bonaventure

natachaisaac@katyisd.org

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

EC-4th

Dedicated, resourceful, and goal driven educator.

Committed to the growth and success of every student, both academically and socially.
Ability to differentiate based on students learning style, abilities, or background.
Superior ability to successfully foster positive relationships with coworkers, students, and parents
Areas of Teaching Proficiency Include the Following:

Assessment Tools
Readers Workshop
Writers Workshop
Guided Reading

Creative Lesson Planning

Technology Integration
Parent/Teacher Communications
Student Motivation
Creation of classroom assessments

Book Club/Literature Circles

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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts, 2001: Major: Sociology
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Master, December, 2015: Major: Education Leadership, M.Ed
University of St. Thomas
State of Texas Teaching Certificate
Generalist EC-4
English as a Second Language Generalist EC-4

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

MAYDE CREEK ELEMENTARY, KATY ISD

2015-Presently

Teacher- 2nd Grade

Self-contained classroom instructed reading workshop, writing workshop, social studies, science and math. Assessed students through
observation, one on one conferencing, check list anecdotal records and student response journals.
EXLEY ELEMENTARY, KATY ISD
Teacher ~ 2nd and 4th Grade

2006- 2015

Instructed Reading, Writing, and Social Studies to students with all abilities, including ESOL, Gifted and Talented, Special Education,
and NES. Assessed student performance through observation, discussion, one on one conferencing, checklists, anecdotal records, and
student response journals.
Additional Achievements:

Created rubrics for authentic student assessments in Reading, Writing, and Social Studies.

Developed independent assessments and activities for students, including accommodated versions (Reading, Writing, and
Social Studies).
Integrated technology into classroom activities to engage students and create high interest levels.
Enhanced student growth, both academically and socially, by using a variety of strategies including whole group, small
group, one on one instruction, modeling, and student led instruction.

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Professional Teaching Experience Continued
Additional Achievements:

Fostered student curiosity and interest using a variety of presentation methods including chants, songs, and poetry.
Fostered a sense of community through parent/teacher communications and class meetings.

CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY-Broward County, FL

Teacher ~ Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd

2001-2006

ST. BONAVENTURE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Teacher ~ Pre-Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th

1992-2001

CAREER DEVELOPMENT
CHAMPS Training ~2012-2013
GLAD Strategies Training ~ 2012-2013
Lucy Calkins, Writers Workshop ~ 2014
Elizabeth Martin, Writers Workshop ~ 2012-2013
Becky Koesel, Readers Workshop ~ 2012

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Reading Committee Chair ~ 2004-2010
Coordinator, Exley Press ~ 2015 Present

TECHNICAL INTEGRATION AND PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Edmodo / Animoto / Glogster /Prezi

Organizations
University of St. Thomas
Katy Independent School District
Golden Key Honor Society