Kara Holmes
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Elementary education professional with comprehensive experience and readiness to excel in teaching roles. Strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving results. Reliable team player known for adapting to changing needs. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and differentiated instruction, with passion for nurturing young minds and promoting inclusive education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher
Hillsbrough County Schools
01.2013 - 02.2021
- Design and implement appropriate specially designed instruction, accommodations, and supports assigned in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students' needs
- Develops and implements individual education plans for students to include present levels of education performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives to meet those goals
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering a healthy respectful learning environment that teaches conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Manages student behavior in the classroom by utilizing effective classroom management strategies, implementing positive behavior supports and evidence based interventions when needed.
- Communicates with parents, students, school/district personal regarding student progress (encourages parent evolvement)
- Performs any other duties as assigned and/or what is needed inside and outside of the classroom as for students best interest
Education
Elementary Education -
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL12-2012
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
- Patience and flexibility
- Growth mindset
- Motivational techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- Behavioral management
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Class management
Timeline
Elementary Education Teacher
Hillsbrough County Schools
01.2013 - 02.2021
Elementary Education -
The University of Tampa
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