Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

Kara Rice

Draper,Utah

Summary

Christ-centered educator committed to pointing students to Jesus in every aspect of learning and daily life. Skilled at nurturing hearts toward Christ through Scripture, prayer, and consistent gospel-focused encouragement. Strong background in early literacy development, with particular strength in systematic phonics instruction, guided reading groups, and supporting struggling readers. Experienced in classroom management, behavior support, and building warm, trust-filled relationships with students. Passionate about helping children grow academically while rooting their joy, identity, and wisdom in Christ.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Intermountain Christian School
10.2025 - Current

Aftercare:

  • Plan restful activities for the children to enjoy
  • Guide students in social and emotional regulation during play.


Substitute Teacher:

  • Follow classroom plans left by class teacher
  • Upheld classroom routines
  • Maintain day-to-day classroom management and discipline
  • Supervise lunchroom and recess activities.


Substitute Aid

  • Assist teachers with administrative tasks such as photocopying worksheets or grading papers
  • Facilitate small group instruction

Teacher

Madison Christian School
07.2020 - 10.2025
  • Designed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards
  • Implemented classroom management strategies that promoted a respectful and productive learning environment.
  • Facilitated small group discussions
  • Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
  • Taught chapels based on the focus of the year (Armor of God, Fruit of the Spirit, etc)
  • Pointed students to God's Word and Character daily
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to share ideas, stay on track, and to encourage each other.
  • Communicated regularly with parents through newsletters and meetings to keep them informed of student progress.

Church Secretary

Maranatha Baptist Church
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Managed member database by inputting new information, updating records, and ensuring data accuracy.
  • Prepared and distributed weekly bulletins to keep congregation informed of upcoming events and services.
  • Maintained records of church activities, including attendance logs and event summaries for future reference.
  • Coordinated with church leadership to plan and execute special events, ensuring alignment with church vision.
  • Implemented filing systems for organizing church documents, improving accessibility and retrieval of information.

Substitute Teacher

Southwest City School District
01.2018 - 04.2020

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit, PA
12-2017

Skills

  • Biblical Integration and Application
  • Reading Groups
  • Phonics Instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Relationship building
  • Public speaking

Timeline

Teacher

Intermountain Christian School
10.2025 - Current

Teacher

Madison Christian School
07.2020 - 10.2025

Church Secretary

Maranatha Baptist Church
08.2018 - 06.2020

Substitute Teacher

Southwest City School District
01.2018 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Clarks Summit University
Kara Rice