Kari Thoman
Marion
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong focus on student engagement and differentiated instruction. Proven ability to develop innovative lesson plans, foster collaboration, and create positive learning environments, driving academic success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
After-School Teacher
Marion City Schools
Marion, OH
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised and mentored students during after-school activities, promoting teamwork and social skills.
- Implemented behavior management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to align after-school programming with academic goals.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Organized educational games and activities that stimulate creativity and critical thinking.
Summer School Teacher
Marion City Schools
Marion, OH
05.2017 - Current
- Implemented assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and student learning objectives.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance interdisciplinary projects and integrated learning experiences.
- Evaluated educational materials for relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with district goals.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback, enabling students to make continuous improvements.
Literacy Specialist
Marion City School
Marion, OH
08.1996 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify students' reading levels and targeted interventions for improvement.
- Developed and implemented tailored literacy programs to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate literacy strategies across various subjects and curricula.
- Enhanced student learning by collaborating with teachers to develop differentiated instruction strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan school-wide literacy events, cultivating a culture of shared responsibility for student success in reading and writing.
- Implemented research-based approaches such as guided reading groups to deliver differentiated instruction tailored to individual learner needs.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, continuously monitoring student growth toward grade-level benchmarks.
- Developed comprehensive literacy curriculum, aligning instructional materials with state standards and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06-1993
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Activity planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Assessment tools
- Student tutoring
- Homework support
- Community outreach
- Parent communication
- Skills development
- Student motivation
- Student engagement
Timeline
After-School Teacher
Marion City Schools
09.2022 - Current
Summer School Teacher
Marion City Schools
05.2017 - Current
Literacy Specialist
Marion City School
08.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
The Ohio State University