Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Generic

Kara Rice

Grove City

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated educator with a proven track record at Madison Christian School, excelling in effective classroom management and differentiated instruction. Passionate about leading students into a closer relationship with Christ by example (1 Cor. 11:1). Successfully enhanced student reading proficiency through targeted phonics instruction. Committed to fostering a love of reading through innovative lesson planning and engaging parent-teacher communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Madison Christian School
07.2020 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and needs.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
  • Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events, enriching the educational experience for all students involved.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Fostered love of reading in students by curating classroom library with wide range of genres and levels.
  • Boosted reading proficiency with targeted phonics instruction.

Secretary

Maranatha Baptist Church
07.2018 - 07.2020
  • Maintained church calendar by collecting information about upcoming events and reserving appropriate spaces for regular meetings and special activities.
  • Entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on a daily basis.

Substitute Teacher

South Western City School District
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive and respectful learning environment.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Education

No Degree - Education

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit, PA
12-2017

Skills

  • Effective classroom management
  • Pointing students and coworkers to Christ
  • Integrating the joy of a relationship with Christ into daily lessonsInstruction delivery
  • Experience in implementing Spalding phonograms
  • Reading instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Proficient in parent-teacher engagement
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Summer Tutoring Instruction

Certification

  • Early Childhood Education License (with a 4th-5th Endorsement)- July 2025-June 2031

Interests

  • Hiking
  • Music

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Madison Christian School
07.2020 - Current

Secretary

Maranatha Baptist Church
07.2018 - 07.2020

Substitute Teacher

South Western City School District
01.2018 - 02.2020

No Degree - Education

Ashland University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Clarks Summit University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE