Kara King
King City
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Teacher adept at incorporating each students unique needs and creating a healthy classroom environment. Comfortable writing effective common core lesson plans and working effectively with administration, general education teachers, support providers and parents.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher, resource specialist
Gonzales Unified School District
Gonzales, CA, USA
08.2001 - 06.2015
- Taught multiple subjects to special education students in grades K-4. Instructed English Language Arts and Writing for grades 9-12. Served as Special Education Department Chair from 2007 to 2014. Oversaw expansion of high school special education department, adding moderate to severe classroom. Coordinated annual CST and CAHSEE testing accommodations for students with IEPs. Collaborated with administration and counseling on master schedule for special education needs. Received positive feedback from parents regarding instructional effectiveness and student success.
English Teacher
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District
King City, CA
08.2015 - Current
- created detailed English curriculum for diverse classes.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Education
No Degree - Teaching Methodology
Brandman University
online, CA, USA01-2011
teaching credential - Special Education, mild to moderate level 2
CSU Monterey Bay
Monterey, CA, USA01-2004
teaching credential - multiple subject credential
CSU Long Beach
Long Beach, CA, USA01-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
CSU Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA, USA01-1991
Skills
- Quick learner
- Task prioritization
- Literacy intervention specialist
- Comfortable in a mainstreaming model
- Enjoy collaborative planning
- WASC focus group facilitator
- WASC visiting team member
- Academic department leadership
- Committee leadership
- Common core lead
- BTSA program facilitator
- Mentor teacher at CSUMB
- Active ELL task force member
- Have taught Honors and AP courses
Accomplishments
- Collaboratively developed the certificate of completion for mild to moderate students.
- WASC focus group leader for 2009 and 2012 school years.
- Intensive professional development in Common Core state standards
- PLC summer workshop with Dufors' summer 2010 and summer 2023
Timeline
English Teacher
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District
08.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher, resource specialist
Gonzales Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2015
teaching credential - multiple subject credential
CSU Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
CSU Dominguez Hills
No Degree - Teaching Methodology
Brandman University
teaching credential - Special Education, mild to moderate level 2
CSU Monterey Bay