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Kara Carter

Spring,TX

Summary

I believe in growing the whole child in all areas of their lives, not just academics. I dedicate myself to teaching character to these children in order to ready them for their future. I will provide the necessary resources, plans, differentiation to help each student reach their full potential, and I will advocate for childrens' education and will make sure they know they are loved above all else.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

2nd (ELA), 4th Grade Teacher (ELA, Self Contained)

Conroe ISD
Conroe , TX
08.2015 - Current
  • Worked in collaboration to plan and differentiate lesson plans
  • Implemented guided reading and guided math instruction
  • Taught self contained fourth grade
  • Pulled STAAR HB45 intervention and accelerated instruction to achieve scores for all students on STAAR (high performing and growth)
  • Ran and organized the car rider line for our school

K-5th Math Instructional Coach

Spring ISD
Spring, TX
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Became part of the administrative team and sat in meetings for the CORE team, trainings through LEADforward, Campus Intervention plans, PLCs, and each teams' planning meetings
  • Implemented and ran the schools ST Math program for K-2
  • Created and ran test scores for grade levels 3-5
  • Coordinated STAAR and district tests
  • Pulled small groups based on needs of teachers and students

4th-6th Grade ESL Teacher

Harmony School Of Innovation
Houston, TX
08.2012 - 05.2013
  • Pulled small group and went into the classroom to meet the needs of our ELL students
  • Created lesson plans based on the language needs of each child

1st, 2nd Grade Teacher

Longview ISD
Longview, TX
08.2008 - 05.2012
  • Assisted students in understanding difficult concepts through individualized instruction
  • Team Lead-organized, led, and advocated for our grade level
  • Looped with my students from first to second grades
  • Won Teacher of the year (teacher nominated) and Lamplighter ( student nominator) for our school

1st Grade Teacher

Round Rock ISD
Round Rock, TX
08.2006 - 06.2008
  • Prioritize personalized learning through Guided Math and Guided Reading
  • Advocate for students and group based on needs and individual education plans
  • Develop a plan for our campus to achieve vertical alignment between grade levels with other teachers
  • Collaborate with a team and fantastic mentor in order to further grow my teaching

Education

Bachelor of Science - EC-4

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05-2006

Certification

  • General (EC-4 )
  • English as a Second Language Supplemental (Grades EC-6)
  • GT
  • Texas Reading Academy – May 2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

2nd (ELA), 4th Grade Teacher (ELA, Self Contained)

Conroe ISD
08.2015 - Current

K-5th Math Instructional Coach

Spring ISD
08.2013 - 05.2015

4th-6th Grade ESL Teacher

Harmony School Of Innovation
08.2012 - 05.2013

1st, 2nd Grade Teacher

Longview ISD
08.2008 - 05.2012

1st Grade Teacher

Round Rock ISD
08.2006 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - EC-4

University of Texas At Austin

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