Kaci Pool
Farmington,AR
Summary
Result-oriented, passionate, curious, and self-driven professional with exceptional communication and leadership skills. Dedicated to meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Springdale Public Schools-Gene George Elementary
Springdale, AR
08.2013 - Current
- Heavily contributed as a valuable team member in the collaborations of curriculum development for department trainings
- Performed one-on-one coaching with clients that require customized training tailored to individual learning types
- Documented various data points with extreme accuracy for strict compliance records
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Effectively teaching others how to do something, training, coordinating, coaching and facilitating.
- Monitoring/assessing performances of yourself, other individuals or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities while remaining composed and meeting deadlines.
- Created and delivered high-impact presentations using multiple technology platforms, including Google Docs, Google Slides, and Microsoft
- Used strategic planning to develop reporting policies in coordination with senior leadership team
- Functioned as a team lead within the grade level, achieving recognition for excellence in leadership for a team of four
- Conducted performance gap analysis to assess current state and prioritize performance issues based on organizational goals
- Designed and developed performance evaluation forms for quarterly reviews
- Performed ad hoc reporting and various data analyses with the leadership team
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously with a team of four to five people, ensuring performance, quality, strategy and timelines were achieved
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Summer School Campus Lead
Springdale Public Schools
Springdale, AR
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Instructed teachers on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all students.
- Collaborated with other teachers to design fun and enriching learning activities for students.
- Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication
- Communicated with parents about students' activities and reported concerns
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Teacher Intern
Springdale School District
Springdale, AR
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with colleagues to design learning outcomes and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
- Facilitated students' discussions of classroom topics, helping each explore concepts and expand horizons.
- Helped cultivate learning-focused and welcoming atmosphere for students of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design learning outcomes and thoughtfully address individual student needs
- Reviewed students' classroom assignments, homework and tests to evaluate knowledge of subject material and assign grades
- Helped cultivate learning-focused and welcoming atmosphere for students of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Initiated teaching implementing lesson plans and progressed to full-day teaching
Education
Educational Specialist - Building Level Administration
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR 10.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR 06.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR 08.2007 - 05.2012
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Planning and Coordination
Self-motivated professional
Excellent work ethic
Flexible & Adaptable
Critical thinking
Team collaboration
Certification
Teaching English as a Second Language K-12
Timeline
Educational Specialist - Building Level Administration
Arkansas State University
10.2021 - Current
Summer School Campus Lead
Springdale Public Schools
07.2021 - 08.2021
Teaching English as a Second Language K-12
07-2018
Elementary Teacher
Springdale Public Schools-Gene George Elementary
08.2013 - Current
Teacher Intern
Springdale School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
06.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
08.2007 - 05.2012