Katherine Hill
East Tennessee State University, Class of 2026
From Jacksboro, TN
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Katherine Hill, of Jacksboro, was named to the East Tennessee State University fall 2025 dean's list. Hill is among more than 4,700 students named to the fall 2025 dean's list. To receive ...
February, 04 2026 - Verified by East Tennessee State University
As a substitute teacher, I have supported multiple educators within my student teaching placement as well as in other schools throughout the district. In each setting, I worked to maintain instructional continuity by implementing lesson plans with fidelity while preserving the established routines, expectations, and classroom culture of the regular teacher. I have taught students across a wide range of learning abilities and academic levels, differentiating support as needed to ensure all students remained engaged and successful. My responsibilities have included administering assessments, guiding students through challenging content, addressing behavioral and academic concerns, and problem-solving issues that arose during the school day. While prioritizing consistency for students, I also began incorporating elements of my developing teaching philosophy such as fostering positive relationships, promoting active engagement, and creating a supportive classroom environment. My goal in each placement has been to make the day feel as structured and productive as possible while ensuring students feel supported and respected.
During my time at the Boys & Girls Club, I worked across multiple program areas, including art, gym, technology, game room, snack room, and other enrichment spaces, ensuring a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for all students. I led educational sessions during the summer program designed to reinforce academic skills and prevent learning loss, helping students maintain readiness for the upcoming school year. In addition, I facilitated and supported a variety of structured programs, supervised students during swim time, and assisted with daily operations such as lunch and snack distribution. I also supported special events and activities, including coordinating student participation during Kona Ice visits, while maintaining appropriate supervision and positive behavior expectations throughout all activities.
As an America Reads tutor, I provided targeted reading support to students through both one-on-one and small-group instruction. I regularly worked with students outside of their classrooms to strengthen reading fluency and comprehension skills, facilitating guided reading sessions in which students took turns reading aloud. I supported older students through chapter-book instruction by asking purposeful comprehension questions and promoting critical thinking and discussion. In addition, I collaborated with the school librarian to assist students with selecting and checking out books, fostering a positive connection to reading. During my second year with the program, I expanded my role to include after-school tutoring focused on foundational literacy skills, including phonics instruction and sight word development, helping students build the skills necessary to begin reading independently.
In my role as a legal assistant, I supported attorneys through the preparation and filing of legal documents, including divorce and child custody cases, as well as other court-related materials. I was responsible for drafting legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements, and filing documents with the courthouse in a timely manner. I regularly met with clients to gather information, provide procedural support, and maintain clear communication throughout their cases. Additionally, I facilitated the service of legal documents to involved parties and assisted with case organization and administrative tasks to support efficient legal operations.
In my role at a church-run preschool, I was responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supported the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of young children. I planned and implemented engaging lessons aligned with early childhood best practices and program values, while adapting instruction to meet the diverse needs of students. I maintained consistent classroom routines and positive behavior guidance strategies, communicated regularly with families regarding student progress, and collaborated closely with fellow educators, administrators, and church staff to support classroom and program goals.
As a cashier, I provided attentive and friendly customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, interacting with a diverse range of customers daily. I efficiently processed transactions, handled returns and exchanges, and fulfilled online orders with accuracy and attention to detail. In addition to front-end responsibilities, I stocked and organized merchandise to maintain a clean, well-presented sales floor. I created visually appealing snack and home decor displays to promote products and enhance the overall shopping experience. I was also responsible for maintaining and organizing outdoor inventory, ensuring items were properly displayed and accessible to customers. I regularly assisted customers by carrying large or heavy purchases to their vehicles, demonstrating a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. Throughout each shift, I helped maintain store cleanliness and organization to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. I worked collaboratively with team members to keep daily operations running smoothly, took initiative in completing tasks without supervision, and was dependable in covering shifts when coworkers were unavailable. My strong work ethic, teamwork skills, and proactive attitude contributed positively to the stores overall efficiency and customer experience.
Provided comprehensive childcare services, including transporting the child to and from school and extracurricular activities; preparing nutritious meals and snacks; organizing engaging outings to parks and the pool; assisting with homework; and supporting the development of fine and gross motor skills through structured play and activities. Also managed daily routines such as bathing and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.