Carey Soda
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Enthusiastic and experienced educator with excellent leadership and communication skills. Dedicated to teaching the whole child. Seeking an Instructional Coach position.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Grand Rapids , MI
2019.08 - Current
- Providing a caring and supportive classroom environment to help all students achieve academic success.
- Differentiating and executing instruction to engage and meet each student's needs.
- Collaborating member of a PLC to provide support to all team members.
- Serving as a member of the Instructional Leadership team and the Vertical Science committee.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
Grand Rapids , MI
2017.07 - 2019.08
- Planned and executed a comprehensive curriculum for a fifth-grade class, covering reading, writing, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, math, science, social studies as well as religion and character education.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to captivate student attention and enhance learning potential.
- Established strong relationships with students and maintained a positive classroom environment through classroom meetings and Lunch Bunch.
Title I Interventionist
Collins Elementary School-Forest Hills Public Schools
Grand Rapids , MI
2016.09 - 2017.06
- Analyzed school data to identify students needing support.
- Facilitated multiple small groups and supported classroom teachers.
- Successfully created and executed a Phonics Boot Camp, leading to an average 20% increase in phonemic awareness.
- Established and implemented an efficient Interventionist schedule.
Substitute Teacher
PESG/EduStaff
Grand Rapids , MI
2009.11 - 2017.06
- Daily and long-term substitute teacher for levels Preschool through eighth grade.
Sixth Grade Teacher
Northern Trails Elementary School-Forest Hills Public Schools
Grand Rapids , MI
1997.09 - 2003.06
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop science curriculum and align standards.
- Created project based lessons focusing on the Scientific Method utilizing the school's wetland area.
- Developed age appropriate social activities for students.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
American College of Education
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Flexibility
- Patience
- Collaborative
- Effective Communicator
- Differentiating Curriculum
- Enthusiasm
- Compassion
Certification
State of Michigan Professional Education Certificate Expires June 30, 2029
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Meadow Brook Elementary School
2019.08 - Current
Fifth Grade Teacher
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
2017.07 - 2019.08
Title I Interventionist
Collins Elementary School-Forest Hills Public Schools
2016.09 - 2017.06
Substitute Teacher
PESG/EduStaff
2009.11 - 2017.06
Sixth Grade Teacher
Northern Trails Elementary School-Forest Hills Public Schools
1997.09 - 2003.06
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
American College of Education
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