Kari Wright
Osage,IA
Summary
Dedicated teacher offering 27 years of experience in education. As a passionate educator with a positive and approachable personality, Driven to assist every student in not only achieving their full potential, but finding a true love of learning. Am and always have been committed to creating a comfortable and motivating learning environment for students to learn new skills, learning strategies, and character development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Osage Community Schools
08.1997 - Current
- Provide one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the group.
- Establish positive rapport with students and parents.
- Enhance classroom management and foster positive learning environment by making the classroom safe, fun, and engaging place to learn.
- Develop and implement individualized instructional materials for students of varying abilities, ensuring attention and support.
- Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with educational best practices, applying new knowledge to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Independent Contractor
City of Osage
06.2017 - Current
- Weekly responsibility of cleaning and maintaining Osage Public Safety Center
- Monitoring material needs and communicating those to administrative assistant
Assistant/Head Varsity Softball Coach
Osage Community Schools
08.1997 - 08.2003
- Served as assistant varsity softball coach for 3 years followed by serving as head varsity softball coach for additional 3 years.
- Planned and successfully implemented all practices to increase skill and performance.
- Coached athletes during all games while reinforcing skills and increasing confidence, goal-setting, and respect.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Special Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05.1997
Associate of Arts - Pre-Education
Southeastern Community College
Burlington, IA05.1994
Skills
- 27 years of teaching experience
- Board-Certified Educator 2011-2021
- Skilled in working with learners of all backgrounds, abilities, challenges, and motivation
- Extremely passionate about teaching and student success
- Dedicated, hard-working, driven
- Extremely organized
- Upbeat personality with good interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Great technology and computer skills
- Positive role-model for all students with high ethical standards
Hobbies/Interests
- Spending time with family
- Reading
- Horseback riding
- Training our therapy dog, Reagan
- Traveling
Timeline
Independent Contractor
City of Osage
06.2017 - Current
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Osage Community Schools
08.1997 - Current
Assistant/Head Varsity Softball Coach
Osage Community Schools
08.1997 - 08.2003
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
College of St. Scholastica
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Special Education
University of Northern Iowa
Associate of Arts - Pre-Education
Southeastern Community College
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