Catherine A. Tolentino

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Masipit Elementary School, enhancing student engagement through differentiated instruction and technology integration. Achieved a 30% improvement in reading skills while fostering strong parent partnerships. Skilled in classroom management and committed to continuous learning, I create supportive environments that drive academic success.

• National Board Certification for Teachers K-6 Elementary with endorsement in English, Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC), Philippines, 1086186
• IELTS Academic Overall Band Score 7.5, British Council Philippines
• Civil Service Professional Exam Passer, National Civil Service Commission
• National Qualifying Examination for School Heads, Department of Education, Philippines

• Nicanor E. Alcanices, Public Schools District Supervisor, Calapan West Schools District, (+63) 905 572 8211
• Mary Ann L. Gabor, School Principal II, Calapan West Schools District, (+63) 936 911 5251
• Nina Angela M. Pirante, Teacher VI, Masipit Elementary School Calapan West Schools District, (+63) 955 718 2776

• Outstanding Teacher Performance: A testament to my exceptional performance and commitment to my professional responsibilities. This recognition underscores my excellence in meeting objectives and demonstrating high competency levels in my role.
• District Outstanding Innovator in Education Awardee: for demonstrating exceptional creativity and leadership in developing impactful, forward-thinking educational practices that enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
• Outstanding School Paper Adviser - recognized for nurturing student journalists, driving high-level, consistent competition wins (division to national), and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. Exhibited superior journalistic skills, teaching advanced writing, editing, and technical techniques while promoting ethical, responsible journalism.

• 5th to 6th Grade Teacher, Kindergarten (Language), Masipit Elementary School, 01/09/25, Present, Philippines, I implement differentiated instruction and individualized learning plans to support diverse student needs, resulting in a 30% improvement in reading and comprehension skills. I integrate interactive teaching strategies, including hands-on activities and technology-assisted lessons, which increased student engagement by 40% according to classroom participation records. Through consistent progress monitoring and collaborative goal-setting with parents and colleagues, 85% of my students achieved or exceeded their learning targets annually.
• 2nd to 3rd Grade Teacher, Patas Elementary School, 01/19/24, 01/08/25, Philippines, One of my key achievements as a teacher was increasing stakeholder participation, particularly parent involvement. Through consistent communication, engagement activities, and collaboration, I successfully raised parent participation from about 30% to nearly three times that level, strengthening school–home partnerships and positively supporting student learning outcomes.
• Kindergarten and 1st Grade, Adriatico Memorial School, 03/11/16, 01/18/24, Philippines, One of my key achievements as a kindergarten teacher at Adriatico Memorial School was creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that promoted the cognitive, emotional, and social development of young children. I designed and implemented age-appropriate activities that encouraged curiosity, creativity, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills, while also fostering positive behavior and strong interpersonal relationships among students.
• 5th and 6th Grade Teacher, Adriatico Memorial School, 07/20/12, 03/10/16, Philippines, One of my key achievements as a teacher was eradicating student dropouts while significantly improving academic performance. Through close monitoring, targeted interventions, and strong collaboration with parents and stakeholders, I ensured consistent student attendance and created effective support systems that led to measurable improvements in learning outcomes.