Kari Swezy
Lee's Summit,MO
Summary
Hardworking former educator with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Excellent at multitasking and time management, I'm ready for a new position focusing on serving and assisting others.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-time Curriculum Specialist
Savvas Learning Company
Paramus, NJ
06.2023 - Current
- Provided training and support for customers on the use of educational products.
- Collaborated closely with team on product presentations and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted small and large group training to promote new products and services in schools across the Midwest.
- Created presentations to showcase new products to potential customers.
- Part of the sales and service team that was responsible for developing and nurturing client relationships.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Lee's Summit R-7 School District
Lee's Summit, MO
07.1995 - 06.2023
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning and activities to engage students.
- Instructed students in all subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Organized classroom materials, resources and activities in an efficient manner.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Embraced and actively promoted inclusive and equitable learning environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Webster University
St Louis, MO05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.1992
Skills
- Creative and Resourceful
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Problem-Solving
- Customer-Focused
- Product Knowledge
- Multitasking and Organization
- Relationship Building
- Multimedia Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Activity Planning
- Sales Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft and Google
Affiliations
- Awarded Excellence in Teaching distinction in 2015 for Lee's Summit R-7 School District
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Leadership Coach
- District Intervention Team, District Project Lead the Way Facilitator, District Curriculum Cadre
- Building Leadership Team, Building Problem Solving Team
- Student Council sponsor, Book Club sponsor, Game Club sponsor
- Dance team and Cheer Coach
- 50 graduate hours post-Master's Degree
Timeline
Part-time Curriculum Specialist
Savvas Learning Company
06.2023 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Lee's Summit R-7 School District
07.1995 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Missouri - Columbia
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