Katie Hill Ignasiak
Huntersville,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator skilled in differentiated instruction and fostering collaborative environments. Adept at enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson plans and effective classroom management. Strong communicator committed to promoting academic, physical, and social growth, while implementing health and wellness initiatives for holistic student development. Former Physical Education teacher and Group Fitness Instructor who brings her 20 plus years of consistent exercise and fitness forward thinking to motivate and educate young students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
01.2022 - Current
- Currently teaching at Barnette Elementary School in Huntersville, NC
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and progress reports.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events, enriching the educational experience for all students involved.
Elementary School Physical Education Teacher
Corvian Community School
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Responsible for the physical education needs of 450 students in grades K-4
- Promoted health and wellness, with a focus on nutrition, to educate students on the importance of healthy eating and foster a life long love of physical activity.
- Implemented diverse activities to enhance motor skills, teamwork, and social interaction in physical education classes.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles among students.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate physical education goals into overall school curriculum and events.
- Established a safe and inclusive environment for all students to participate in physical activities confidently.
- Organized school-wide events such as field days, promoting teamwork and camaraderie among students.
- Adapts easily to a hectic and constantly changing classroom environment
First Grade Teacher
Corvian Community School
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Developed engaging first grade lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Led small groups in both reading and math adapted to various levels and abilities of the students.
- Collaborated with a team of other teachers to create thoughtful and engaging lessons based on the Basic School philosophy of learning as developed by Dr. Ernest Boyer, and meeting the North Carolina Standards of eduction for first grade students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Teacher Assistant
Corvian Community School
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Assisted in classroom management, promoting a positive and productive learning environment.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Facilitated small literacy groups for children at various academic levels
- Supervised students and assisted teachers during all Special content classes such as Physical Education, Music, Art, and Spanish
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Miami University
Oxford, OhioSkills
- Experienced educator in several areas
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent Communication
- Classroom management
- Strong organizational skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Multitasking and organization
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- North Carolina Elementary Teacher License - 2016-Present
- North Carolina Real Estate Broker's License- 2020-Present
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
01.2022 - Current
Elementary School Physical Education Teacher
Corvian Community School
08.2017 - 08.2021
First Grade Teacher
Corvian Community School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Teacher Assistant
Corvian Community School
08.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Miami University