Kate Savage

CONTACT

P: 949.412.8906

Hello,
E: [email protected]
My name is Kate Savage, and I am an educator and
mother of two. My professional life has been
A: 27732 Golondrina dedicated to education and animal health.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
In my past career, I was a Regional Trainer and
CERTIFICATION Hospital Manager for Banfield the Pet Hospital. After
leaving that position to start a family, I decided to
pursue a degree in elementary education.
STATE OF ARIZONA TEACHING
CREDENTAIL (DATE CONFERRED)
I have strong interpersonal and organizational skills. I
excel at building positive and productive
CURRENTLY COMPLETING CLAD
CERTIFICATIONS relationships.

FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD I have practical instructional leadership skills and I

enjoy staying relevant on current best practices
CERTIFIED IN VETERINARY PRACTICE through continued education, professional
MANAGEMENT
development, and building a network of diverse
Penn Foster University
colleagues and friends.
CERTIFIED VETERINARY ASSISTANT
I am passionate about education and strive to instill a
Penn Foster University
love of learning in all my students.
EDUCATION
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family
and friends, volunteering for educational programs
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY and animal organizations, listening to music, reading,
EDUCATION
traveling and watching sports. I am looking for a
(Date Conferred)
position where I can utilize my skills and contribute to
Grand Canyon University
a positive, productive work environment.
3300 W. Camelback, Phoenix AZ |

6 Early Childhood Education units

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Oxford Prep Academy

1. | Instructional Aide | 2022-PRESENT ( Currently under a leave of absence to complete
students teaching )| MISSION VIEJO, CA

 Assist a certified teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students

in an assigned classroom.

 Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation lesson plans.

 Provide routine clerical support and performance related work as required.

 Observes and controls behaviors of students in the classroom, lunch areas, playground or
other learning environments.

 Oversee student drills practices and assignments in various subject.

 Log SEIP minutes. Track records.

 Prepare teaching materials.

 Use positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in
the development of appropriate behavioral strategizes.

SAVAGE SCHOOLING

| OWNER/ TUTOR | 2021-PRESENT | MISSION VIEJO, CA

 Tutor, support and strengthen skills in Pre-K to 8th grade students in ELA, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies
in-person and online with a 1:1 ratio or small groups.

 Proficient in teaching student’s specific skills, increasing students engagement and differenciating lessons.

BOOKNOOK

|SCHOOL AGE TUTOR|APRIL 2022-PRESENT | REMOTE

 Teach students online via Zoom in conjunction with Booknook software

 Tutor, support and strengthen reading skills in Pre-K to 8th grade students.

 Proficient in teaching student’s specific skills such as phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and word
histories.

BSFI INC

|OWNER/PROPERTY MANAGER |MAY 2013- PRESENT| MISSION VIEJO, CA

 Utilized strong customer service skills daily.

 List, market and manage properties.

 Collect rent and other property fees from tenants and individual owners.
 Pay expenses including taxes, mortgages, payroll, insurances premiums and maintenance cost.

 Investigating and resolving property complaints and rental violations

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

|SCHOOL AGE TEACHER|JUNE 2021 – JAN 2022 | LADERA RANCH, CA

 Prepared and implemented age-appropriate lessons and instruction for Pre-K thru 5th grade students. Ensured
lessons met Common Core Standards and grade level expectations.

 Differentiated lesson plans to student needs.

 Monitored student progress.

 Created inspiring lessons that drove student engagement in whole class instruction, small group collaborative lessons and
individualized 1:1 instruction.

BANFIELD THE PET HOSPITAL

REGIONAL TRAINOR, PRACTICE MANAGER AND LEAD VET TECH |SEPT. 2008 – JUNE 2013 | SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA

 Trained staff at various Banfield hospitals veterinary and husbandry skills, as well as methods to improve efficiency,
increase profits and manage loses.

 Kept daily operations of the hospital flowing smoothly, ensuring that there was always leadership on-site to support
associates and clients.

 Assisted veterinarians in the care of animals. Performed initial evaluation of the animal's condition, cleaned and wrapped
wounds, checked vital statistics, collected samples and administered vaccines/medications. Performed dental cleanings.
Monitored anesthesia and provided post-surgery care.

 Implemented an educational development program that trained future veterinary students on necessary veterinary
assistant skills.

 Developed and maintained good relationships with associates, field leadership, Central Team Support and PetSmart Sales
department. Selected, trained and supervised the client service and veterinary health care teams. Prepared and analyzed
quarterly P&L Reports.

 Provided effective on-site field learning for staff members in partnership with a centralized Talent & Learning team;
ensured associates received appropriate training and development opportunities to support quality medical care.

 Kept daily operations of the hospital flowing smoothly, ensuring that there was always leadership on-site to support
associates and clients, promote veterinary services and greet clients and their pets during hospital hours and after hours.

 Assisted veterinarians in the care of animals. Performed initial evaluation of the animal's condition, clean and wrapped
wounds, checked vital statistics, collected samples and administered medication. Performed dental and tooth extractions.
Monitored anesthesia and provided post-surgery care. Communicated with pet owners and updated patient files
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE:

OXFORD PREP ELEMENTARY

School Student Teaching Jan- April 2023 |Lake Forest, CA

 Completed Student Teaching Internship under the mentorship of Wesley Callan

OXFORD PREP ELEMENTARY

School Site Council 2021 |Lake Forest, CA

 Attend monthly board meetings.

 Responsible for recording minutes

REILLY ELEMENTARY PTA BOARD MEMBER

V.P Ways and Means, Auditor, Silent Auction Chair, and Hospitality Chair 2018-2020 | Mission Viejo, CA

 Attended monthly board meetings as well as general PTA meetings, committee gatherings and events.

 Responsible for implementing and managing all Reilly fundraisers, including Trunk or Treat, Jog-A-Thon, parent’s night out, and all “soft”
fundraisers.

 Performed the Bi-annual Audit

 Responsible for overseeing and facilitating business donation requests and receipts, creating and organizing donation requests, pickups,
logging donations and descriptions, and basket/item creation. In addition responsible for maintaining up to date log books for business
donors for silent auction.

 Responsible for organizing PTA sponsored events and established a friendly, comfortable atmosphere that gave constitutes a sense of
belonging and school spirit.

 Procured over $16,000 in charitable donations from community businesses and organizations to facilitate a new STEAM Lab.

TEACHER OBSERVATION
REILLY ELEMENTARY/VALENCIA ELEMENTARY
2018-2020 | Mission Viejo, CA

 Developed lessons and instruction for Pre-K thru 5th grade students that met Mathematics and Language Arts Common Core Standards
and grade level expectations.

 Observed, planned, taught and assessed, practice to inform and modify instruction for multi-cultural classes with many levels of
ability.

 Enhanced student engagement skills in whole class instruction, small group collaborative lessons and individualized 1:1 instruction.
*REFFERANCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST