Catherine M.

Gubbels (651)-
431-0831 3940 W. 49
th
St. Minneapolis, MN 55424 gubb0016@umn.edu

OBJECTIVE: To cultivate my devotion for early childhood education by developing a safe and productive learning
environment in which all students are successful in their developmental and academic growth.

MINNESOTA TEACHING LICENSE
Early Childhood Education, Birth 3
rd
grade June 2014

EDUCATION
University of Minnesota College of Education and Human development
Masters of Education, Early Childhood Education Spring 2015
Bachelors of Science Foundations of Education, Early Childhood May 2014
American Heart Association
Adult and child CPR and first aid certified September 2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teacher Candidate August 2013 June 2014
North Park Elementary School Columbia Heights, MN
Planned and adapted 2
nd
grade curriculum for small and large group instruction.
Contributed to the design and instruction of a project based learning unit.
Implemented responsive classroom approach to cultivate students cooperation, responsibility, and self-control.
Collaborated with a team of teachers to plan and co-teach in a 21
st
century learning environment.
Differentiated instruction in a flexible learning environment through individualized small groups.
Assessed students using checklists, observations, and curriculum-based measures to inform future lessons.

Assistant Teacher/Teacher Candidate January June 2013
University of Minnesota Shirley-Moore Lab School Minneapolis, MN
Established a fun and safe learning environment aligned with Reggio Emilia approaches to early education.
Designed curriculum led by students interests aligned with the Minnesota early learning standards.
Composed a developmental portfolio, which informed teachers and caregivers of students current growth.
Documented students active learning experiences using naturalistic observation and photo evidence.
Conducted home visits and daily parent communication to enhance the home and school connection.

Assistant Teacher September 2012 - June 2013
Como Early Learning Center Minneapolis, MN
Supported head teacher with daily routines and learning centers in a mixed-age preschool classroom.
Boosted executive functioning skills through research-based activities and interventions.
Enhanced students developmental and academic growth through High Scope curriculum.

Child Care Worker November 2011 - June 2012
University of Minnesota Child Development Center Minneapolis, MN
Childcare worker in infant and toddler rooms.
Facilitated infant and toddler developmental health and growth through established routines and supported
developmental play.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Teacher Training Executive Function Curriculum Study Participant March June, 2014
Participant and teacher trainee in the Ready? Set. Go! Executive Function Curriculum Study (Ann Masten, Philip
Zelazo, & Stephanie Carlson, 2013.)
Trained to promote executive function skills in preschoolers through observation, higher order questioning, and
specific interventions.

Student Board Member September 2011 November 2012
Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children/Minnesota School Age Care Alliance
Participated in monthly team board meetings.

References upon request