Carrie Ganske
Phoenix ,AZ
Summary
By the end of 2024, I will obtain a position with an educational facility in which I may utilize my experience and knowledge of child development and learning styles in the field of education and curriculum design to raise the bar and close the gaps for all children.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Academies of Math and Science
07.2019 - Current
- Worked with a diverse group of students with different backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities
- Created and taught data driven lessons based on curriculum, standards, differentiation, and accommodations
- Established and communicated to students clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
- Administered, graded, and analyzed district, subject, and grade level assessments
- Analyzed data to inform daily guided reading, mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies instruction
- Established and maintained a positive and respectful classroom culture with effective behavior management practices and classroom organization
- Collaborated on an interdisciplinary team to implement Individualized Education Plans
- Proactively communicated with parents regarding each student's progress, upcoming assessments or projects, and school events to increase parental involvement
- Wrote several grants for resources to utilize in my classrooms.
One on one caregiver, teacher, and friend
Home
05.2016 - 03.2019
- Took care of my step-grandson while his father fulfilled his military responsibilities for the United States Army.
Full day Kindergarten teacher
Ellicott School District #22
08.2006 - 05.2016
- Worked with a diverse group of students with different backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities
- Created and taught data driven lessons based on curriculum, standards, differentiation, and accommodations
- Established and communicated to students clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
- Administered, graded, and analyzed district, subject, and grade level assessments
- Analyzed data to inform daily guided reading, mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies instruction
- Established and maintained a positive and respectful classroom culture with effective behavior management practices and classroom organization
- Collaborated on an interdisciplinary team to implement Individualized Education Plans
- Proactively communicated with parents regarding each student's progress, upcoming assessments or projects, and school events to increase parental involvement
- Wrote several grants for resources to utilize in my classrooms.
Freelance author
The Mailbox Magazine
11.2004 - 12.2007
- Created innovative ideas for educators in the early childhood field
- Wrote ideas in a clear manner for practical use in early childhood settings as well as meeting deadlines for publication.
Full day Kindergarten teacher
Miami-Dade School District
10.2005 - 05.2006
- Differentiated curriculum to address individual learning needs of each student; accomplished by means of daily implementation of writing workshops, small reading groups and math explorations
- Administered, graded, and analyzed district, subject, and grade level assessments
- Established and maintained a positive and respectful classroom culture with effective behavior management practices and classroom organization
- Proactively communicated with parents regarding each student's progress, upcoming assessments or projects, and school events to increase parental involvement.
Supervising teacher
The Blue Giraffe Daycare Center
08.1999 - 06.2005
- Designed and implemented a pre-kindergarten curriculum planned around weekly themes, while incorporating direct instruction and developmentally appropriate practices for young children to succeed in their quest of becoming life long learners
- Daily communication with parents, staff, and children which centered around the creation of a loving, engaging, and safe atmosphere for each child’s social, physical, and emotional development.
Gifted and Talented Itinerant teacher
Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES
09.1996 - 08.1999
- Designed and implemented a Gifted and Talented enrichment program for Kindergarten through Eight Grade
- Created an atmosphere which motivated each child to reach his/her highest potential
- Worked cooperatively with administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students to enhance each student’s learning experience by expanding on their core knowledge and areas of individual interest.
Education
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York01.2003
State University of Oswego
Oswego, New York01.1994
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson Plan Development
Educationalexperiences
- Gifted and Talented Coordinator for Ellicott Elementary. Worked with teachers, parents, and students to write individual Action Plans for all identified students (K-5). Organized and implemented after school Challenge Academies for all students in a wide range of subjects. (Chess, Drama, Cooking, Science topics, and Robotics)
- Started and organized the Elementary Science Fair for three years. Enlisted the community’s military personal and high school teachers to be judges. Wrote grants for awards, ribbons, and certificates.
- Committee member for Colorado Department of Education’s Social Studies Curriculum planning for Third Grade. Wrote unit studies based on the state standards as a free resource for all of Colorado’s school districts.
Lifegoal
By the end of 2037, I will become an author of children’s literature that will enhance the quality of early childhood and elementary learning experiences.
Training
I have attended numerous workshops and conferences related to elementary education as well as developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood. Many of these workshops were designed to help educators integrate technology, math, science, language and literacy skills, large/fine motor skills, and teaching strategies into their curriculum. I have also had training in iReady, DIBELS, NWEA, and State Assessments. I administered these tests and used the results to correlate data driven lessons with my school district’s curriculum.
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Academies of Math and Science
07.2019 - Current
One on one caregiver, teacher, and friend
Home
05.2016 - 03.2019
Full day Kindergarten teacher
Ellicott School District #22
08.2006 - 05.2016
Full day Kindergarten teacher
Miami-Dade School District
10.2005 - 05.2006
Freelance author
The Mailbox Magazine
11.2004 - 12.2007
Supervising teacher
The Blue Giraffe Daycare Center
08.1999 - 06.2005
Gifted and Talented Itinerant teacher
Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES
09.1996 - 08.1999
University of Buffalo
State University of Oswego
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