Carrie Weber
Shawnee
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Turner School District, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Successfully pioneered the Turner Sixth Grade Academy and secured grants for enhanced student resources. Adept at utilizing educational technology and fostering team collaboration to elevate student achievement and engagement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Math and Pre-Algebra Teacher
Turner School District, USD 202
Kansas City
01.2005 - Current
- Oversaw activities and initiatives for Math Club and Science Club.
- Pioneered opening of Turner Sixth Grade Academy as part of first cohort.
- Participated in the Selection Committee for new Math resources.
- Contributed to several committee efforts.
- Delivered presentations to building-level staff and district employees.
- Adhered to district standards for reporting on academic progress, student attendance and assessment data.
- Created diverse lesson plans to accommodate varying student needs.
- Reviewed test results with students and discussed areas where improvement was needed.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and tablets to enhance lessons.
4th/5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, USD 500
Kansas City
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Designed and implemented lesson plans that focused on multiple-intelligence and learning styles
- Researched, wrote, and awarded two grants to provide additional resources and experiences to the students
- Researched and implemented innovative teaching techniques to provide diverse educational needs to students
- Piloted Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) program through KU to improve student behavior
- Utilized technology in the classroom
- Member of Student Improvement Team, where teachers were able to get together with a group of peers to discuss concerns regarding student’s academic and/or behavioral performance
Mental Health Therapist
Wyandot Mental Health Center
Kansas City
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Conducted psychological and drug and alcohol evaluations on children and their families
- Conducted therapy sessions and wrote Safety Management Plans for children and their families that were experiencing a crisis
- Completed hospital screens on children to determine need for psychiatric hospitalization
Education
M.S. - Educational Administration
Fort Hays State University
07.2009
M.S. - Elementary Education
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS01.2003
M.S. - Clinical Psychology
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS01.1999
B.S. - Psychology
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS01.1993
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Educational technology
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
References
Available upon request
Certifications And Endorsements
- Highly Qualified
- Elementary, Kansas State Board of Education, State of Kansas, 01/01/12 - 12/31/16
- English as a Second Language, Pre K-12
- Building Level Administrator, Pre K-12
- Math, 5-8
Activities
- Kansas City Teaching Fellows, 2001 - Present, Member of the 1st Cohort of the Kansas City Kansas Teaching Fellows, a program of the New Teacher Project. The goal of the Kansas City Teaching Fellows is to draw professionals into the teaching field and to provide them with support while they obtain a Masters Degree in Education and become a certified teacher.
- Educator Externship - Learning Exchange, Hotel Phillips, 06/01/03 - 07/01/03, Spent two weeks observing and working in a business in the community to take information obtained back to students and provide them with educational opportunities to experience real-life situations in a mock business. Wrote lesson plans for two units of study that was posted on the internet that were based on experiences while placed in the business.
Certification
- Building Level Leadership
- ESOL Endorsed
- 5th-8th Grade Math Endorsed
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
6th Grade Math and Pre-Algebra Teacher
Turner School District, USD 202
01.2005 - Current
4th/5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, USD 500
01.2001 - 01.2005
Mental Health Therapist
Wyandot Mental Health Center
01.1997 - 01.2001
M.S. - Educational Administration
Fort Hays State University
M.S. - Elementary Education
Pittsburg State University
M.S. - Clinical Psychology
Fort Hays State University
B.S. - Psychology
Fort Hays State University
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