Kamara Gard
New Castle,IN
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom, administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Interventionist
SE Neighborhood School Of Excellence
07.2023 - Current
- Improved student engagement by implementing targeted intervention strategies and personalized learning plans.
- Reduced the number of students needing additional support services by providing early intervention assistance.
- Enhanced communication between teachers, parents, and support staff by coordinating regular meetings to discuss student progress.
- Streamlined data collection processes for better tracking of student growth and achievement in intervention programs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to identify student needs and create tailored intervention plans.
- Incorporated research-based instructional practices into daily lessons, ensuring effective teaching strategies were utilized.
Teacher
IndySTEAM Academy
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Teacher
Summer Advantage USA
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Teacher
Inspire Academy
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Teacher
Damar Charter Academy
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher
Summer Advantage USA
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Teacher
Richmond Community Schools
08.2002 - 08.2015
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Education
Master Of Arts - Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN06.2006
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.1995
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Listening
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Multicultural Populations
- IEP Development
- Positive Student Engagement
- Performance Assessment
- Counseling
- Parent Conferences
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Education
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Standardized Testing Techniques
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Esl-English as Second Language
- Standardized Testing
- Technology Integration
Accomplishments
"Teacher of the Year" at C.R. Richardson, 2005
"Rising Star" at Baxter, 2003.
Timeline
Primary Interventionist
SE Neighborhood School Of Excellence
07.2023 - Current
Teacher
IndySTEAM Academy
07.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher
Summer Advantage USA
06.2022 - 07.2022
Teacher
Inspire Academy
11.2021 - 02.2022
Teacher
Damar Charter Academy
08.2021 - 10.2021
Teacher
Summer Advantage USA
06.2021 - 07.2021
Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
09.2020 - 06.2021
Teacher
Richmond Community Schools
08.2002 - 08.2015
Master Of Arts - Education
Ball State University
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Education
Ball State University
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