Online TA Profiles
Catherine Bratton, MEd
OTA ID#: 104793
| Education Experience: |
A.A., Anthropology, De Anza Junior College, 1989 B.A., Anthropology, CSU Northridge, 1991 M.A., Geography, San Josι State University, 1999 M.Ed., Cross Cultural Education/Multiple Subject Teaching, National Univeristy Sacramento Campus, 2004 |
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| Focus of Study: | My Focus in both geography and education was on teaching. In geography, my MA project was teaching the concept of regions to third grade students. In education, my project proposal was to examine the effectiveness of R.E.A.D. on reading ability for readers who are below grade level. |
| Awards: | *Ashmann Award Winner
*Time-Warner Academic Scholarship |
| Publications: | Homeschool Helper: Tips on Getting Started(2002)
ISBN:0-9719268-3-2 Davishooligans: Physics Heat Transfer (2002) ISBN:0-9719268-0-8 Davishooligans: Art Impressionism (2002) ISBN:0-9719268-1-6 Davishooligans: Art Post Impressionism (2002) ISBN:0-9719268-2-4 Davishooligans: History The medieval Table (2002) ISBN:0-9719268-4-0 Lava Lamp Heat Wave, Homefires The Journal of Homeschooling co-authored with Clayton G. Bratton (December-January 1998-99) Teeny Sleepy Spider, Turtle Magazine (June, 1998) |
| Work Experience: | CALIFORNIA HOMESCHOOLER
Free-lance Writer August 1997 - Present The newsletter for the Homeschool Association of California. Free Lance Writer- Homeschooling Issues DAVIS ENTERPRISE: Davis, CA Parent contributor for Davis School for Independent Study reporting on school events and student accomplishments FLASH Newsletter Editor and writer for local homeschool newsletter. HOMEFIRES MAGAZINE Free Lance Writer- Homeschooling Young Children Columnist MIRACLE MILE Free Lance Writer- family feature articles for weekly mailer. Navigation Technologies: Sunnyvale, CA Geographer June 1993 - December 1994 Digitize road networks with ARCInfo software for database construction Aerial photo interpretation and updating of database framework through digitization with ARCInfo software Geocode geographical databases on Graphic Work Station (GWS) software Quality control processing of database problem reports Training of new employees in classroom setting Mentoring new employees on the production floor Prepare text updates for training manual SETI Institute @ NASA Ames Research Center: Mountain View, CA Documentation Assistant September 1992- June 1993 Update project accounts via Microsoft Excel Schedule seminars and presentations Assist in research and editing for papers, abstracts, and publications SJSU Foundation @ NASA Ames Research Center: Moffett Field, CA Assistant Project Administrator November 1991 - June 1993 Document control for project staff papers, presentations, correspondence and publications Acquisition of project support materials and tracking of project service orders and purchase requests Maintain schedule of meetings and deadlines using Calendar Maker software |
| Skills & Achievements: | * Vice President of Gamma Theta Upsilon SJSU Chapter
* Deans List * I have been writing and implementing lessons for my own children and other in the homeschool community. |
| Career Interests: | I am currently waiting for the arrival of Designated Subjects Teaching Credential. My goal is to teach adults seeking to earn thier GED.
I continue to write for the California Homeschooler and other publications. |
| Outside Interests: | Writing fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, swimming, playing with my dogs. |
| Additional Information: | As a person with dyslexia and auditory processing, I developed many ways to learn and apply information. I successfully completed four college degrees and I know I can help other students overcome obstacles on thier educational journey. |
| Message to Students and/or Parents: |
I approach teaching by providing a students with active and engaging classes and positive prompt feedback. Each student is different and has his or her own way of learning. My main goal is meet them where they are and help them get to where they want to be. |
| Postings Answered: | 5 |
| Cumulative OTA Rating: | 5/5 What is OTA Rating? |
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