Kara McCarthy
Fort Sill,OK
Summary
Committed job seeker with a proven track record of meeting company/school needs through consistent and organized practices. Experienced in working effectively under pressure and adapting to new situations. Patient and understanding team player dedicated to supporting school missions and ensuring student success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Discretionary Aid
Lawton Public Schools
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
ESS
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Base Manager
EURPAC
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Scheduled my time/hours
- Keeping track of inventory/Expired items
- Stocking products for multiple companies
- writing reports/surveys for multiple companies, keeping contact with multiple suppliers regarding their products, and working with the store for the best results for all the products.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch the attention of store customers.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kingdom Kids
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted and supervised children through entire school day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Shift Supervisor/Childcare worker
The Treehouse Childcare Center
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources, and monitored team performance to keep the business profitable and running smoothly.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas needing improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining a safe and orderly group.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Sanitize dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spread of germs.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
Education
Other - Liberal Arts/Education
Manchester Community College
Manchester07.2011
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Teamwork
- Calendar management
- Classroom organization and management
- Patient
- Empathetic
- Calm under pressure
- Professional under pressure
- Effective listener
- Teachable
- Energetic
- Organized
- Work well with others
- Educational assistance
- Arts and crafts
- Lesson planning
Timeline
Discretionary Aid
Lawton Public Schools
03.2024 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
ESS
08.2023 - 03.2024
Base Manager
EURPAC
06.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kingdom Kids
07.2019 - 03.2021
Shift Supervisor/Childcare worker
The Treehouse Childcare Center
10.2014 - 10.2016
Other - Liberal Arts/Education
Manchester Community College
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