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Kara Duquette

Kara Duquette

Wittmann,AZ

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR ACADEMIC COUNSELOR

THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
07.2022 - Current
  • Presented adult students with information and resources to promote academic progress and empowered students to take responsibility for academic success.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals as measured by various metrics.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Kept meticulous records of customer interactions, thoroughly recording details of student conversations and goals set.

VIRTUAL JUNIOR ELEMENTARY LEAD TEACHER

PAINTED DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Virtually instructed 39 students ranging from first to third grade using various technologies and coordination of two assistants.

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

CANDEO SCHOOLS PEORIA
10.2019 - 05.2020
  • Taught and implemented Core Knowledge Curriculum in a Classical Education school to a class of 19 students.
  • Conformed and upheld an exactness of school policy and conduct
  • Utilized current technology to enhance student learning.

JUNIOR ELEMENTARY LEAD TEACHER

DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Used Montessori philosophy, curriculum and techniques to develop student's full potential and treated each child with dignity and respect.
  • Discussed and assigned duties for two classroom assistants to coordinate instructional efforts for 32 students across three grade levels.

SECOND GRADE TEACHER

DYSART SCHOOL DISTRICT
05.2013 - 05.2018
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching as Team Lead and grade level Gifted Teacher.
  • Member of technology, social, and Response to Intervention (RTI) committees.
  • Maintained high level of proficiency on Teacher Evaluation System across twenty-two indicators.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

MARY LOU FULTON TEACHERS COLLEGE, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, AZ
05.2013

Skills

  • Meticulous Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Skills
  • Positive, Cheerful Can-do Attitude
  • Team player
  • Policies and Procedures Adherence
  • Work Prioritization
  • Time Management
  • Adept

Certification

  • State of Arizona Teaching License - 2013
  • Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement

Timeline

SENIOR ACADEMIC COUNSELOR

THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
07.2022 - Current

VIRTUAL JUNIOR ELEMENTARY LEAD TEACHER

PAINTED DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY
08.2020 - 05.2021

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

CANDEO SCHOOLS PEORIA
10.2019 - 05.2020

JUNIOR ELEMENTARY LEAD TEACHER

DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY
05.2018 - 08.2019

SECOND GRADE TEACHER

DYSART SCHOOL DISTRICT
05.2013 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

MARY LOU FULTON TEACHERS COLLEGE, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
  • State of Arizona Teaching License - 2013
  • Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement
Kara Duquette