Kara Gardner KMGardner3@yahoo.com
Objective
Special Education, teacher seeking opportunity to teach at a school within Lenawee County.
Professional Profile
Dedicated and determined to create life-long learners through motivating lessons and activitiesthat inspire learners to discover, inquire, explore and construct their own meaning.
Education and CertificationBachelor of Arts
Siena Heights University, Adrian MIMajor: Special Education Minor: Elementary Education Minor: Biology May 2010
Michigan Certification
(Anticipated) Michigan Provisional Teaching CertificateLearning Disabilities K-12 and Elementary Education K-5
Teaching ExperienceStudent Teacher
Clinton Community Schools Clinton, MI (present)
Implement teacher lessons plans
Respond to classroom management needs.
Perform everyday classroom duties
Daily conferences with cooperating teacher
Professional Development
Weekly staff meetings
Pre-Student Teaching Experience
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bserved, participated and gained over 250 hours of general education teaching experience invarious elementary, middle and high schools in southeastern Michigan.
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bserved, participated,and gained over 100 hours of special education teaching experience in various elementary,middle, and high schools in southeastern Michigan.
Other Work ExperienceYoung Fives long-term sub:
Clinton Elementary School (November 2010- present)
Designed curriculum
Implemented lesson plans
Served snack on a daily basis
Assessed students
Implemented Interventions
Built and maintained relationship with students and parents
L
ead Pre-School Teacher:
The Learning Experience Day Care (May 2010-Aug 2010)
Implemented lesson plans
Served lunch and snack on a daily basis
Attended to all student needs (first aide, sick, nap time)
Built and maintained relationships with students and parents