Katherine R.

Buchannan
44441 San Rafael Ave. Apt. 16
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 520-369-0959 Email: katiebuchannan@gmail.com

An enthusiastic and dedicated teacher certified in the state of Arizona to teach K-5 grades with anticipated
California certification. I am well organized, flexible to situations, and reflective in my teaching practice.
My goal is an inclusive and student-centered classroom that uses strengths to help support growth in all
areas for all students.
Education
University of Arizona December 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Structured English Immersion endorsement
Certified in Middle School Math
Graduated with Honors
Experience
Long-term Substitute November 2018-March 2019
Sahuarita Intermediate School, 3rd Grade (gifted cluster)
Taught and planned lessons to support and challenge all levels of students
Maintained an encouraging and stable environment
Student Teaching Fall 2018
Anza Trail K-8 School, 4th grade
75 days total
Planned and taught all subjects for four weeks
Volunteered for Anza READS program
Practicum 2016-2018
Anza Trail K-8 School, 4th grade
Created and taught lessons for science, math and ELA
Participated in Project Wet and Anza Survivor Games
Anza Trail K-8 School, 8th grade mathematics
Observed and taught math lessons
Conducted math talks
Sahuarita Primary School, 1st grade
Administered miscue analysis, CLOZE activity, number talks, and brain breaks.
Taught multiple lessons: reading, PE, math, and social studies.
Sewell Elementary School, 3rd grade
Assisted 3rd grade teacher with organization and keeping class on task
Peter Howell Elementary School, 2nd grade
Observed lessons and worked one-on-one with an ELL student
Basis Primary School, Einstein Summer Program
Work with students 6-12 years old
Aided in creating interactive lessons based on project of the week

References
Clarisa Nido Vanessa Velarde Shirley Fisher
Sahuarita Intermediate Principal Student Teaching Mentor Student Teaching Supervisor
Sahuarita Unified School District Sahuarita Unified School District University of Arizona
(520) 625-3502 (623) 521-2725 (520) 297-9739
cnido@sahuarita.net vvelarde@sahuarita.net sjfisher@email.arizona.edu