Kara Falcone
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher - Team Lead
Walsingham Academy
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to academy standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
First and Kindergarten Teacher - Team Lead
Matoaka Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Incorporated daily math centers to meet the needs of all students
- Experienced with differentiating and modifying assignments.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
First Grade Teacher
USD 207 Fort Leavenworth Schools
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Collaborated with first grade team to create guided reading groups
- Operated with in a PLC team (Professional Learning Community).
Teacher and Math Facilitator
Butner Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Taught third grade
- Math Facilitator and implemented school wide problem solving skills
- Instructed and facilitated school wide professional development.
Second- Fourth Grade Teacher
Rawls Byrd Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Taught thematic units to second graders
- Looped with my second graders to third grade
- Job shared a fourth grade classroom.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Irwin Middle School
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Join forces with Math Instructional District Specialist using a variety of hands on teaching techniques
- Created Teacher/Student Portfolios.
Third Grade Teacher
South Harnett Elementary School
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Designed and accomplished units in Language Arts Studies
- Experience with inclusion model, adapting and implementing programs for children with special needs.
Fifth and Third Grade Teacher
Thompson Elementary School
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Team taught science with technology instructor
- Planned learning centers for all areas of the curriculum and created materials to enhance the learning process
- Initiated a cross curricular poetry unit and presented booklets for the student body, staff and parents.
Education
B.A. Elementary Education/Sociology -
Regis College
Weston, MAEffective Teacher Training
Fort Bragg, NCMasters of Educational Leadership -
Troy State University
Troy, ALJoy of Literature and Literacy Conference -
The College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VADyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia -
PESI Course
Richmond, VATeaching Students with Special Needs in the Mainstream Classroom (online) -
UC SanDiego
San Diego, CASTEM And Investigations Curriculum
Education Development Center
Newton, MACompleted two courses in coaching and facilitating -
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA12.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Teams, Office, PowerPoint, Excel
- Curriculum Implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Professional/Curriculum Development
- Technology Integration
- Time Management
- Distance Learning
- Instructional Strategies
- Critical Thinking
School Related Activities
- Partners in Print Presenter
- Math Investigations Presenter
- Professional Development
- Recertification Committee
- Co-Chair for Jr. Beta Club
- Co-Chair for Curriculum Fair
- Assistant Track Coach
- Cooperating Teacher/Simmons College Practicum Student
References
References available upon request
Certification
· Thompson School Hall of Fame
· Team Lead
· School Improvement Plan
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher - Team Lead
Walsingham Academy
08.2016 - 06.2023
First and Kindergarten Teacher - Team Lead
Matoaka Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2016
First Grade Teacher
USD 207 Fort Leavenworth Schools
01.2008 - 01.2010
Teacher and Math Facilitator
Butner Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2007
Second- Fourth Grade Teacher
Rawls Byrd Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2004
Fifth Grade Teacher
Irwin Middle School
01.1999 - 01.2001
Third Grade Teacher
South Harnett Elementary School
01.1998 - 01.1999
Fifth and Third Grade Teacher
Thompson Elementary School
01.1993 - 01.1998
B.A. Elementary Education/Sociology -
Regis College
Effective Teacher Training
Masters of Educational Leadership -
Troy State University
Joy of Literature and Literacy Conference -
The College of William and Mary
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia -
PESI Course
Teaching Students with Special Needs in the Mainstream Classroom (online) -
UC SanDiego
STEM And Investigations Curriculum
Education Development Center
Completed two courses in coaching and facilitating -
University of San Diego
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