KARI THALHUBER
Blaine,MN
Summary
Highly-motivated Health Educator 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. Committed to helping individuals reach their goals and improve their quality of life.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LTS Third Grade Odyssey Program
ISD 12 - Centennial Schools
Lino Lakes, MN
04.2024 - Current
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement
- Documented and communicated with fellow teachers, support staff and administration
- Used appropriate judgment to always act in the best interest of students
- Identified instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives
- Demonstrated the ability to clearly understand and follow directions from senior teachers
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills
- Embraced and actively promoted inclusive and equitable learning environment
- Tier 1 Literacy and AVID training
LTS Fourth Grade Teacher
ISD 12, Centennial Schools
Lino Lakes, MN
08.2023 - Current
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities
- Documented and shared important milestones with each student's parents and guardians
- Used wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance needs of diverse student population
- Supervised students on school grounds, field trips and during various school functions
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development
- Utilized current technology to enhance student learning
- Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes and riddles.
Para-Professional/Substitute Teacher
ISD, Centennial Schools/TOC
Lino Lakes, MN
10.2018 - Current
- Supported instructional programs and provided instructional assistance for students in individual and small group settings
- Supervised and facilitated students in the classroom and a variety of settings including the lunchroom, playground, field trips, and extra-curricular activities
- Helped and supported students with special needs including emotional issues, self-help skills, fine and gross motor, visual, auditory, physical, medical and health needs, educational, pre-vocational and life skills in the least restrictive environment
- Enforced district policies regarding behaviors and discipline to help correct behavioral problems and meet behavioral goals
- Collaborated and communicated with other special and regular educators and administrators with regard to academic and behavioral issues and observations
- Provided suggestions, feedback, and support to building staff, administrators, parents and outside agencies regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning
- Facilitated crisis intervention and assisted students with problem-solving techniques and conflict resolution.
Health Education Teacher
ISD 624, White Bear Lake Area Schools
White Bear Lake, MN
08.2001 - 08.2011
- Developed course syllabi, lesson plans, and classroom management procedures for 7th through 12th graders that aligned in accordance with school policies and objectives
- Assessed student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provided appropriate activities to address student needs and generate progress reports as required
- Presented subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provide real-world, application-based examples, and learning opportunities
- Created a classroom environment that was conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
- Maintained positive rapport with students; demonstrated patience and appropriate nurturing
- Ensured classroom is clean, safe and included student-generated work on display as appropriate
- Fostered students' self-esteem and love of learning by maintaining welcoming and positive classroom environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
St. Cloud State University
05.2001
Skills
- Empathetic
- Decision Making
- Training and Developing Skills
- Multimedia Instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Goal Setting
- Minnesota Teaching Certification
- Differentiated Instruction
- Nutritional Health
- Gathering Information
- Active Listening
Interests
Active volunteer experiences in the community include roles such as; board Member of ABC Pre-School, Board member on the Centennial Volleyball Club, Sponsorship volunteer position for Centennial Youth Hockey, and assistant small group leader and class room educator for faith formation classes.
Timeline
LTS Third Grade Odyssey Program
ISD 12 - Centennial Schools
04.2024 - Current
LTS Fourth Grade Teacher
ISD 12, Centennial Schools
08.2023 - Current
Para-Professional/Substitute Teacher
ISD, Centennial Schools/TOC
10.2018 - Current
Health Education Teacher
ISD 624, White Bear Lake Area Schools
08.2001 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
St. Cloud State University
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