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Kari Sciera

Wellesley,MA

Summary

Dynamic Health Education Teacher with a proven track record at Wellesley Public Schools, specializing in health promotion and disease prevention. Expert in curriculum planning and creating impactful health education programs. I've significantly enhanced health education curricula at WPS and strive to achieve continuous improvement. Knowledgeable professional specializing in delivery of health education initiatives and programs. Proficient at creating comprehensive lessons, providing detailed instruction and creating engaging activities. Brings knowledge of health and wellness topics and capacity to disseminate health information.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Education Teacher

Wellesley Public Schools
08.2004 - Current
  • Wrote and implemented health education curricula Grades 6-10
  • Mentored new teachers in the health and fitness department
  • Collaborated with other teachers, guidance counselors and community service providers to design and deliver health education services to students.
  • Monitored health trends and data to identify health concerns and develop related health education initiatives.
  • Recommended health education curricula for WPS
  • Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
  • Member of School Council and Crisis Management Team
  • Game Club and Girls Empowerment Club Advisor
  • Chaperoned field trips/school dances
  • Spelling Bee participant for largest annual fundraiser for WPS

Health Ed. Coordinator/Health Education Teacher

Homer Central Schools
09.1989 - 06.1998
  • Taught health education grades K-12
  • Taught Grade 12 psychology elective
  • Wrote and recommended health education curricula for HCS
  • Coached JV and Varsity sports
  • SADD advisor (Students Against Drunk Driving)
  • Developed and Implemented smoking cessation program for students and staff
  • Class Advisor
  • Site-based Shared Decision Committee Member
  • Health Advisory Committee Member
  • Health Coordinator Grades K-12
  • Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.

Education

Master of Science - Health Education

SUNY College At Cortland
Cortland, NY
12.1992

Bachelor of Science - Health Education

SUNY College At Cortland
Cortland, NY
05.1989

Skills

  • CPR/First Aid Training
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Health Promotion
  • Disease Prevention
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Curriculum Writing/Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Reliability
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Self Motivation
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Child Abuse Prevention Education

Accomplishments

Eta Sigma Gamma - National Honor Society

Phi Kappa Phi - Interdisciplinary Honor Society

Kappa Delta Pi - International Honor Society

Christa McAuliffe Teacher of the Year Award - 1995

Certification

  • Massachusetts Health Education K-12
  • Massachusetts Physical Education K-8
  • 200 Hr. Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor 2024
  • DONA Certified Doula 2003

Additional Information

References available upon request

Timeline

Health Education Teacher

Wellesley Public Schools
08.2004 - Current

Health Ed. Coordinator/Health Education Teacher

Homer Central Schools
09.1989 - 06.1998

Master of Science - Health Education

SUNY College At Cortland

Bachelor of Science - Health Education

SUNY College At Cortland

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