Kara Walter
Rockford,IL
Summary
Reliable and enthusiastic employee seeking teaching position. Experience in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges while maintaining a positive attitude. Eager to learn, grow, and excel.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher K-5
Rockford Public Schools
Rockford, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.
- Held interventions and problem solved with students with behavior issues.
- Communicated and collaborated with classroom teachers, parents and administration to ensure the success of each student.
- Prompted student motivation and peer participation through implementation of positive reinforcement.
- Managed classroom behavior by implementing expectations in the art room.
- Helped students manipulate variety of media to express emotions, feelings, attitude and intent.
- Provided feedback to students and parents on progress and abilities.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Education
Rockford, IL
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12.2020
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
- Classroom Observation
- Constructive Feedback
- Colleague Collaborations
- Student Advising and Support
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Presentation Delivery
- Active Learning
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
- Self Control and Integrity
Timeline
Art Teacher K-5
Rockford Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Education
03.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Northern Illinois University
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