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Katherine E.

Bajoras
807 Scrubgrass Road Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 5274827 katybajoras@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Current middle school science teacher, in pursuit of a masters degree and
certification in school counseling. Well-regarded for interpersonal skills, classroom
and student behavior management, and knowledge of students and curriculums in
order to individualize learning materials and lessons. Proven communication
abilities, including group sessions and public speaking, program development and
curriculum design, and empathetic listening.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
6-8 Grade Science Teacher
2012-Present
Brookline K-8, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh, PA
Teacher of three different curriculums: 6th grade FOSS Earth Science & IES; 7th
grade CPO Physics; 8th grade BSCS, Pearson Biology, Foss Diversity of Life &
Populations and Ecosystems.
Trained educator of Literacy Navigator as an Intervention program to over 32
students.
Facilitator to over 174 students in three different grade levels.
Extensive document creation of curriculum materials, and multiple versions
created of each document to meet the needs of all learners.
Development of and expediting enrichment program curriculum and
materials for middle school students.
4-6 Grade Science Teacher
2008-2012
Brookline K-8, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh, PA
Teacher of three different grade levels and seven curriculums.
PSSA scores of fourth grade students above Pittsburgh Public School district
and Pennsylvania state averages every school year.
Formatting of individualized curriculum materials by adapting and modifying
originals to meet the needs of every student having IEPs and 504 plans.
Facilitator of reading intervention programs, Read Naturally and Corrective
Reading.
Educational Assistance Program Coordinator
2007-2011
Brookline K-8, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh, PA
Supervisor of up to 15 staff members, including food service employees,
tutors, and technology specialists.
Data analysis and progress monitoring for proper student placement in
appropriate educational programs.

Creation and management of all documents for initial set up and duration of
the program.
Parent communication and monitoring of communication between tutors,
students, parents, and district.
Management of payroll and attendance of all staff and student attendees.
Program Director of five curriculums in nine grade levels.

Katherine Bajoras

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Third Grade Self Contained Teacher


2007-2008
Brookline K-8, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh, PA
Teacher of all core curriculums including, language arts, math, science, and
social studies.
Responsible for all curriculum adaptations and modifications in each subject
for every student.
PSSA scores were higher than Pittsburgh Public School district and
Pennsylvania state averages.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in School Counseling
Estimated Completion 2016
Westminster College, New Wilmington PA
Bachelor of Science in Education
2003
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER TRAININGS
Read Naturally, Corrective Reading, Compass Learning, Literacy Navigator, Study
Island
Middles School Science Certification
2012
Elementary Education Certification
2003
PROFESSIONAL SERIVCE
Co-Curriculum Writer
2013
Co-writer of the Pittsburgh Public Schools 7 th grade physics curriculum.
PJAS Judge and Chaperone
2010 & 2011
Judge of PJAS finals competitions at Penn States University Park campus.

Chaperone of student contestants from my home school while attending the


three day competition.

21st Century Partnership for STEM Education Study Participant


2008-2011
This project involved designing and implementing a randomized control trial
to test the efficacy of using instructional materials and strategies in middle
school science that are specifically informed by principles of cognitive
science.
Involvement in professional development sessions and implementation of
these knowledge and skills throughout the curriculum.
EXTRACURRICULA LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
Cheerleading Coach of the 7-9 year old Brookline Knight Cheerleaders
2007-2008

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