Kara Stack

547 Whittier Avenue Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 Phone: 630-373-2427 Career Objective 1007 S 3rd Street Champaign, Illinois 61820 Email: stack2@illinois.edu

To inspire and instill a passion for a love of learning in children, while meeting the curriculum standards in my classroom. Education University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana August 2008-May 2012 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education: Type 03 Certification (K-9) Concentration: Mathematics Middle School Endorsements: Mathematics, Social Sciences, Language Arts Glenbard West High School, Glen Ellyn, Illinois August 2004- May 2008 Field Experience Student Teacher, Kindergarten Oakwood Grade School, Oakwood, Illinois Spring 2012

Differentiated student learning through implementing small literature groups and Smart Centers Utilized classroom SMART Board in Saxon Mathematics and Saxon Phonics in addition to McGraw-Hill Language Arts Lessons with interactive activities Integrated hands-on activities to Michael Haggerty Curriculum for Response To Intervention Implemented a Writers Workshop

Attended Professional Development Seminars on the implementation of the Common Core State Standards, IPads, and Smart Centers into the classroom Pre-Student Teacher, Fourth Grade Fall 2011 Stratton Elementary, Champaign, Illinois Effectively implemented classroom management strategies such as a Respect Board to build a classroom community

Developed and instituted an individualized word list for each student of high frequency words they need specific help with Junior Practicum, Fifth Grade Fall 2010 Lincoln Trail Elementary School, Mahomet, Illinois Observed and assisted in all core subjects Gained knowledge in building a classroom community and relationships with students

Experience Related to Career Objective New Scholar Parent Mentored new students on managing the transition to college Fall 2009- Spring 2012

Participated in many events geared toward helping new students meet each other Basketball Coach, Countryside School Fall 2011 Helped 4th-8th grade girls develop their basketball skills Managed relationships among teammates and their parents Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club December 2008- December 2011 Assisted in running a Holiday party for young low income children ages 4-12 Tutor, Urbana Middle School Fall 2009 Tutored low performing 7th and 8th graders in reading comprehension Helped in an after school program for students that needed homework assistance College and High School Honors Evans Scholarship Recipient Fall 2009-Present

Earned a full four year college tuition and housing scholarship sponsored by the Western Golf Association Scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence, work ethic, and outstanding character and leadership Executive Board Secretary of the Evans Scholarship House (2 Terms) Spring 2010-Fall 2011 Elected by peers to run a house of 114 people with six other individuals Job required decision making, organizational skills, and leadership Member of the J. Kyle Braid Leadership Organization Spring 2006-2008 Speaker at Senior Commencement May 2008 Service Service Trip to New Orleans Participated in Relay for Life References Karen Gschwend Fall Supervisor Education Bldg. Champaign, IL Cell: 217-898-3765 kgschwen@illinois .edu Zanne Newman Cooperating Teacher Stratton Elementary Champaign, IL Cell: 217-898-8189 zannenewman@ gmail.com Mariannne Monson Cooperating Teacher Oakwood Grade Oakwood, IL Cell: 217-474-6530 monsonm@oakwood. k12.il.us January 2012 April 2009- April 2011

Lynn Sikma University Instructor Education Bldg. Champaign, IL Cell: 708-307-4333 lynnsikma@gmail .com