Kari Sulak
Tampa,FL
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Stock Clerk
Pottery Barn
06.2006 - Current
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Conducted inventory and restocked items throughout day.
- Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
- Applied proper safety procedures in warehouse, stockroom, and store, and immediately informed management of safety concerns.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Preschool Teacher
Seaborn Day School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Lead VPK Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Lead VPK Teacher
A Child's Haven
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Lead VPK Teacher
Creative World
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Lead VPK Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
01.2012 - 07.2015
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
VPK Teacher
Primrose Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH06.2000
Skills
- Department Leadership
- General Housekeeping
- Early Childhood Education
- Lesson Planning
- Daycare management
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certification
Timeline
VPK Teacher
Primrose Schools
07.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2023
Preschool Teacher
Seaborn Day School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Lead VPK Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
05.2018 - 08.2018
Lead VPK Teacher
A Child's Haven
08.2016 - 05.2018
Lead VPK Teacher
Creative World
07.2015 - 08.2016
Lead VPK Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
01.2012 - 07.2015
Stock Clerk
Pottery Barn
06.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Lakeland Community College
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