Carrie Winter
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic educator skilled in implementing effective instructional strategies and educational assessments. Proven track record in piloting new curricula and authoring progress reports, ensuring tailored support for diverse learners in a collaborative environment. Creates a joyful, fun, warm, high-achieving classrooms for all students and parents.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Winnetka Public Schools District 36
Winnetka, IL
12.2025 - Current
- Established a structured environment and fostered community engagement mid-year.
- Cultivated strong relationships with each child and families.
- Implemented all subject curriculums effectively across grade levels.
- Conducted conferences and authored progress reports and narratives.
- Trained in IMSE methodologies to enhance instructional practices.
- Collaborated with grade-level teachers, coaches, and special education staff for cohesive support.
Tutor and mentor for underprivileged youth
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
Andersonville, IL
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Volunteered to tutor and enrich the educational understanding for several immigrants and at-risk youth ranging in age from 5-12 years old.
Maternity Leave Substitute
Winnetka Public Schools District 36
Winnetka, IL
08.2020 - 06.2025
- Stepped in and implemented curriculum for third and fourth grade as well as acted as a math interventionist.
- Developed close and meaningful relationships with the school community, students, parents, staff-across grade grade levels.
- Mastered and successfully implemented many different curriculums.
Kindergarten Teacher
Winnetka Public Schools District 36
Winnetka, IL
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Created developmentally appropriate lesson plans that challenged, engaged, and advanced all student learning.
- Implemented progressive early childhood education in half-day kindergarten classroom, fostering curiosity, inclusion, and confidence among students
- Guided children through critical developmental milestones, educating parents on supporting their child's growth
- Presented collaborative strategies at district-wide bridge meetings with local preschools, enhancing partnerships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN12-1990
Educational Leadership Master's Program
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MISkills
- Curriculum implementation
- Instructional strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Educational assessment
- Classroom management
- Progress reporting
- Student SEL management
- Piloted many new curricula
- Presenting progressive education strategies at two national conferences
- Diverse and extensive experience with all grade levels
- Creative and vibrant
- Bring joy and humor to all aspects of learning
- Empathy for all learners
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
Winnetka Public Schools District 36
12.2025 - Current
Tutor and mentor for underprivileged youth
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
08.2024 - 06.2026
Maternity Leave Substitute
Winnetka Public Schools District 36
08.2020 - 06.2025
Kindergarten Teacher
Winnetka Public Schools District 36
08.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Butler University
Educational Leadership Master's Program
Grand Valley State University