Kara Urbain
Epworth,IA
Summary
Passionate elementary education teacher with a focus on relationships before rigor. Dedicated to standard based lessons with a focus on all learning styles. Excellent at assessing needs of students before proceeding or continuing forward with curriculum.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Western Dubuque Schools
08.2009 - Current
- Cultivate and build personal relationships with each student in my class.
- Plan and deliver lessons based on the Iowa Common Core Standards.
- Assess student progress by administering state and district assessments, as well as, informal assessments.
- Build positive relationships and keep lines of communication open with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Collaborate and communicate with building and district team members regarding student progress and IEP requirements.
- Evaluate data and make decisions regarding interventions.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Educator
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls12.2008
Coaching Authorization -
Northeast Iowa Community College
Peosta08.2008
Upper Iowa University
08.2007
Skills
- ISEA/NEA (2004- present)
- Western Dubuque Schools Literacy Committee (2024-present)
- Western Dubuque Schools Math Committee (2002-2024)
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE
- August 2009- Present 1st Grade Teacher for Western Dubuque Community Schools at Peosta Elementary
- January 2009-June 2009 Substitute Teacher for Dubuque & Western Dubuque Community Schools
VOLUNTEER
- Volunteer girls softball coach for the City of Epworth, IA (April 2021- Current)
- Volunteer for the Epworth Elementary PTO (April 2021- Current)
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Western Dubuque Schools
08.2009 - Current
Master of Arts - Professional Educator
Morningside College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Coaching Authorization -
Northeast Iowa Community College
Upper Iowa University
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