Elma Karajic
Elementary School Teacher
Utica,NY
Summary
I am a dedicated and passionate elementary school teacher looking for a work environment that allows me to share my love of learning with students and serve as a supportive role to encourage them to believe they are capable of anything they set their minds to.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Deerfield Elementary School
Utica, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Robert L. Bradley Elementary School
New Hartford, NY
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
New Hartford CSD
New Hartford, NY
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Student Teacher
Robert L. Bradley Elementary School
Utica, NY
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy Education
SUNY College At Cortland
Cortland, NY 08.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY 08.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Childhood Education
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY 08.2016 - 05.2019
Skills
Relationship building
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Deerfield Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Robert L. Bradley Elementary School
05.2022 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Literacy Education
SUNY College At Cortland
08.2021 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher
New Hartford CSD
06.2021 - 06.2022
Student Teacher
Robert L. Bradley Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
SUNY Oneonta
08.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Childhood Education
Mohawk Valley Community College
08.2016 - 05.2019