CARIE BARRY
Portage,USA
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher specialized in managing students and maximizing learning opportunities in diverse classroom settings with over 19 years experience administrator position.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2006 - Current
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials. Used a variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in 9th- 12th grade courses. Applied progressive teaching principles to a class of 36 students, improving common core tests scores by 25% in a three-month period. Developed and taught multiple courses in the Kalamazoo Virtual Program from August 2021- June 2024. Alternative Education teacher through Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program 2024- current. Increased course completion with students who have not had past success in the traditional school setting. Effective or Highly Effective rating every school year.
- KEA Union Building Representative: 08/2021-06/2024
- KILP Department Head 08/2024-current
Education
Post Master's Certificate - Education Leadership
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Grand Valley State University
01-2012
Teacher Certification - General Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI01-2006
Bachelor of Arts - History
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI, USA01-1993
Skills
- MA Secondary Education
- Teaching, tutoring and counseling
- Excellent classroom management Active participation in groups
- Strong organizational skills
- Active listening skills
- Polished interpersonal skills
- Motivating students
- Interactive teaching/learning in the KPSV Virtual program
- Alternative Education Instructor through Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program High School
- Experience working special needs students
- Innovative lesson planning
- Seasoned in conflict resolution
- Energetic work attitude
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Writer: Developed curriculum and sole instructor for African World Studies course that targets standards students need to meet while creating an engaging educational experience Rewrote Government curriculum to meet the new State of Michigan Standards
- Lesson Planning: Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students.
- Student Development: Increased student social studies scores on common core assessment test scores by 20% or more by introducing more effective learning techniques such as technology integration and student-run lesson plans
- Goal Setting: Established clear objectives for all lessons/projects and communicated with students, achieving a total understanding of grading rubric and overall class expectations.
- 2024-2025 PAC Committee Excellence in Education nomination
Timeline
Teacher
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Grand Valley State University
Teacher Certification - General Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Michigan State University
Post Master's Certificate - Education Leadership
University of Phoenix