N AN S A J O C ATC H I N G S

1986 Quinn Avenue Memphis, TN 38114 901-230-2708 jojocatchings@gmail.com

Education
University of Memphis- Memphis., TN
Bethel University in McKenzie, TN
University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY

Pursuing Ed.D in Instructional Design and Technology

Administrative License
M.A Curriculum and Instruction-Reading Specialization
Bachelor of Arts in English Education

Awards and Fellowships

Lyman T. Johnson Fellowship

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Experience

Shelby County School System

Memphis, TN
English/Science/Reading Teacher
2009-2012 & 2013-Present
Assess and evaluate student social and academic growth and kept ongoing records to adjust instruction and
strategies to meet students needs and to provide ongoing feedback to students, parents, and administration
Organize, manage, and implement all standardized testing within the building while training staff,
maintaining accurate and complete records, coordinating distribution and collection of secure test
materials, and ensuring testing is completed with fidelity
Provide teachers and instructional support staff with assistance in developing and using local assessments
to better align instructional goals
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that provided individualized and small group instruction in
order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
Design, implemented, and differentiated technology-infused, instruction based on the varying needs of the
student population using assessment data
Collaborate with PLC and co-teacher to develop the most instructionally sound curriculum that improved
the overall quality of student outcomes
Administrate the logistics and administrate operations for the Project Lead Federal after school program to
enrich students Reading and Math skills
Instructional Technology Analyst
2012-2013
Analyzes student and school data to provide strategic planning to address instructional needs using best
practices in technology
Collaborates with the principal and school leadership to provide access to technology resources and
services at the teachers point of need
Collaborates with teachers to develop and model instructional technology solutions and related training
materials to integrate technology effectively using web based programs, software, and applications.
Conducts professional development in the use of instructional and District standard software products for
the purpose of improving work efficiency and effectiveness by enhancing the ability to use new and/or
existing software

University of Kentucky School of Education

Lexington, KY

Reading Associate
2007-2009
Assessed students reading development and deficiencies to determine growth plan
Supported, supplemented and extended classroom teaching by tutoring students in one on one and small
groups on specific learning needs
Planned and implemented strategies to increase student reading development and reassessed students to
measure growth resulting in 3-4 grade level growth at the end of the program
Kentucky Department of Aviation
Frankfort, KY
Administrative Specialist III
2006
Developed and facilitated Aviation Teacher summer training for West, Central and East Kentucky that
taught Math and Science teachers how to enhance teaching using aviation simulator in conjunction with the
KY Department of Education and the KY Department of Aviation
Trained teachers on how to integrate aviation software to improve student engagement and create real life
application to learning and served as educational liaison between the pilots and educators throughout the
year for continued support
Managed budget and operated as point of contact for vendors and educators for all West, Central, and
Eastern Kentucky conferences
Leadership Experience
Building Test Coordinator 2015-2016, Technology Coordinator 2013-2016, Reading Interventionist 2014-2016, AP
and Honors Advisor 2014-2015, Principals Advisory Committee 2014-2015, Common Core Implementation Lead
2011-2015, Director of Woodstock Project Lead Federal After School Program 2011-2013, Language Arts Chair
2011-2013, Journalism Club Sponsor 2012-2013, Aspiring Administrator Academy Graduate 2011
Languages
English- Native Language(Fluent)
Memberships
National Education Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., International Society for Technology