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Kaitlin LaBar

Kaitlin LaBar

Bookkeeper
Cordova,Tennessee

Summary

Accomplished general education teacher looking to change careers. Incorporated data analysis of student scores in Excel to create lessons designed to boost student achievement. Experience in teaching students virtually via TEAMS. Maintained confidentiality of student records. Successfully completed course 1 and 2 of the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate: Bookkeeping Basics and Assets in Accounting. Have mastered and utilized skills such as double entry accounting, posting transactions in QuickBooks, experience in notes receivable accounts, experience in costing methods with raw materials, and creation of journal entries for acquisition, depreciation, and disposition of fixed assets via case studies.

Overview

6
6

Years of teaching experience

Work History

Third Grade General Education Teacher

Richland Elementary
Memphis, TN
01.2020 - 03.2023
  • Managed, tracked, and analyzed large amounts of data via Microsoft Excel to improve student performance.
  • Provided remote instruction to students during the Covid-19 quarantine and differentiated instruction based on students' needs via online platforms such as Microsoft TEAMS.
  • Collaborated with learning coaches to track success against established goals.
  • Evaluated and made decisions based on standardized criteria.
  • Kept strict confidentiality with student records and student concerns.
  • Maintained close communication with parents, colleagues, and the administration team to provide the best learning environment for students.

Fifth Grade Science Teacher

LEAD Southeast Middle
Nashville, TN
03.2018 - 12.2019
  • Managed, tracked, and analyzed large amounts of data to improve student performance.
  • Collaborated with learning coaches to track success against established goals.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
  • Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality with student records and student concerns.

Student Teacher, Grade 1

Erma Siegel Elementary
Murfreesboro, TN
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.

Student Teacher, Grade 4

Stewarts Creek Elementary
Smyrna, TN
08.2017 - 10.2017
  • Promoted a positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures, and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
12.2017

Tennessee State Teaching License

Licenses & Certifications
12.2017

No Degree - Bookkeeping

Intuit Academy
03.2023 - 04.2023

Skills

MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, TEAMS

Other software programs: Google Slides, Google Sheets, QuickBooks

Remote Teaching

Multimedia Instruction

Team Collaboration

Multi-tasking

64 wpm at 98% accuracy

Timeline

No Degree - Bookkeeping

Intuit Academy
03.2023 - 04.2023

Third Grade General Education Teacher

Richland Elementary
01.2020 - 03.2023

Fifth Grade Science Teacher

LEAD Southeast Middle
03.2018 - 12.2019

Student Teacher, Grade 1

Erma Siegel Elementary
10.2017 - 12.2017

Student Teacher, Grade 4

Stewarts Creek Elementary
08.2017 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Middle Tennessee State University

Tennessee State Teaching License

Licenses & Certifications
Kaitlin LaBarBookkeeper