Catherine Zarate
About Catherine Zarate
Catherine Zarate is an Associate Director at Great Minds, where she has worked since 2021. She has over 10 years of experience in curriculum development, particularly in science and instructional design, having held various editorial and development roles in the education sector.
Current Role at Great Minds
Catherine Zarate currently serves as the Associate Director at Great Minds, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her extensive background in curriculum development and instructional design to oversee various educational initiatives. Her responsibilities include managing teams and ensuring the quality of science content across different projects.
Previous Positions at Great Minds
Catherine Zarate has held multiple roles at Great Minds prior to her current position. She worked as a Science Content Editor from 2018 to 2019, followed by a tenure as Senior Science Content Editor from 2019 to 2020. She then served as Managing Editor for one year, from 2020 to 2021. These roles allowed her to develop her expertise in science curriculum and content editing.
Experience at Edmentum
Before joining Great Minds, Catherine Zarate worked at Edmentum for a total of six years. She began as a Senior Curriculum Writer - Science from 2012 to 2015 and later advanced to Lead Curriculum Developer from 2015 to 2018. Her work at Edmentum focused on developing educational materials and curricula that support effective learning in science.
Background in Science and Education
Catherine Zarate holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology from Sam Houston State University, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in science education and curriculum development. She has over 10 years of experience in these fields, emphasizing her proficiency in instructional design and science content.
Early Career in Educational Publishing
Catherine Zarate began her career in educational publishing at Archipelago Learning, where she worked from 2008 to 2012. She started as a Junior Editor - Science and progressed to Associate Editor - Science. These early roles provided her with valuable experience in content creation and editing, shaping her future career in curriculum development.