Kari Thornton
Newnan,Georgia
Summary
Innovative leader with extensive experience in educational growth, enrollment management, project management, strategic planning and instructional leadership. Passionate about education launching programs that align with evolving culture and needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of the ELC and Lower School
The Heritage School
06.2022 - Current
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of community to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Managed budgeting process for Early Learning Center and Lower School operations including personnel hiring, supplies procurement, and facility improvement.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated school policies and procedures.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families, and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in educational process.
- Assessed current teaching methods and techniques used by staff members in order to provide feedback on their effectiveness.
- Worked closely with guidance counselor to develop individualized learning plans tailored to meet each student's needs.
- Reviewed test scores from standardized tests administered at different grade levels in order to track academic progress and effective teaching strategies.
5th Grade English and Social Studies Teacher
The Heritage School
08.2007 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet the needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Planned and organized a variety of activities and field trips to aid mental and physical growth in children.
- Scheduled parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, encouraging broader understanding of subject matter.
K-5 Resource and Collaborative Teacher
Ruth Hill Elementary
01.2001 - 06.2006
- Developed Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individual student needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Auburn University
Auburn, AL12.2020
Skills
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Team Collaboration
- Instructional Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Teacher Development
- School Culture
- Events Coordination and Direction
- Enrollment Management
Certification
- Georgia T-4 Special Education General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative
- Georgia T-4 Early Childhood Education (P-5)
Activities and Honors
- Georgia Independent School Association Master Teacher, 2017
- National League of Junior Cotillion Best Mannered Teacher, 2014
- Admissions Committee Middle School Chair, 2017-2022
- Subject Matter Expert, Social Studies Curriculum Committee, 2022-2023
- Scripps National Spelling Bee, School Coordinator, 2015-2022
- Faculty Sponsor Middle School Student Government, 2016-2020
Timeline
Director of the ELC and Lower School
The Heritage School
06.2022 - Current
5th Grade English and Social Studies Teacher
The Heritage School
08.2007 - 05.2022
K-5 Resource and Collaborative Teacher
Ruth Hill Elementary
01.2001 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Auburn University
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