Kara A.

Polega
kpolega@gmail.com
Education
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan
Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction
Currently Attending

GPA: 4.0

Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts in Language Arts
Minor: Math
Graduation August, 2004
GPA: 3.6
Certification
Elementary K 5 All Subjects
Language Arts 6 8
Mathematics 6 - 8
Early Childhood ZS endorsementanticipated Summer 2016
Work Experience
Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative
Lead Preschool Teacher - Explore and Learn Academy
December 2014 to present
Lead teacher in a Great Start Readiness Program 4 year old
preschool classroom.
Plan lesson plans using the Teaching Strategies Creative
Curriculum.
Assess students using documentation in the Teaching
Strategies Gold program.
Preschool Teacher - Believe to Become: Baby Scholar Program
August 2011 to August 2014
Teach a preschool class of 3 - 5 year old children in a year
round comprehensive parent and child education program.
Plan daily lesson plans that correspond to the Baby Scholar
Curriculum.
Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment by using
appropriate classroom management.
Establish and maintain accurate records for student assessments,
student progress, and attendance.
Recruitment and retention of families in the program through
consistent communication and flexibility.
Organized and planned annual conferences for parents on
the topic of early childhood education.

Gildas Club Grand Rapids

Program Staff
August 2006 to August 2011
Created developmentally appropriate curriculum and lesson plans
focusing on social and emotional health for children ages 2
through 5 years old.
Trained, scheduled and supervised volunteers to work in the
childrens play area.
Facilitated lesson plans in Grand Rapids Public Schools focusing
on emotional health in grades 3 and 4.
Tracked and confirmed attendance for daily and weekly
programs.