Kari L. Hemba
Racine
Summary
Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Emotional Learning Teacher
21st Century Preparatory School
Racine
01.2022 - Current
- Prepare and deliver lesson plans to students in grades 5-8 focused on the social emotional learning development of students.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to create a safe learning environment
- Participated in PBIS committee
Event Staff
Racine Zoological Society
Racine
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Assisted the Events Manager for the following: concerts, galas, private dinners and tastings, set up and take down of events, managed funds
- Lead on events when manager was not in attendance
- Hosted and on-site lead for weddings and picnics
- Additional duties include: bartending, crowd control, vendor contact
Families in Transition-Teacher
Racine Unified School District
Racine
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Support students, teachers and administration with academic and community resources for our families in transition (homeless or foster care)
Behavior Support Specialist
Racine Unified School District
Racine
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Support students, teachers and administration with PBIS Tier III behavior interventions
Parent and Child Education Program Coordinator
Kenosha Unified School District
Kenosha
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Working with pregnant and parenting teens on their goals of graduation and parenting skills
- Overseeing the PACE Infant Lab Day Care and 5 Educational Assistants
Parent and Child Education Teacher
Kenosha Unified School District
Kenosha
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Working with pregnant and parenting teens on their goals of graduation and parenting skills
- Develop classroom instruction centered around the students growth and development
- Facilitate communication and networking to community resources for the students
- Courses taught: Human Biology, Child Development, Parenting and Accelerated Independent Study
Family and Consumer Science Teacher-Middle and High School
Kenosha Unified School District
Kenosha
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Lincoln Middle School, Bradford High School and Indian Trail High School and Academy
- Planning and preparing classroom instruction and developing assignments and daily activities
- Initiation and leading classroom discussion and research, classroom management and grading
- Paxton-Patterson Modules- trained and implemented in class
- Courses taught: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Family and Consumer Science Exploratory classes
- Courses taught: Parenting, Child Development 1 and 2, Interior Design, Textile Arts, Foods and Nutrition, Introduction to Medical Terminology, and Exploring Health Occupations
Education
Master of Arts - Family Science
Concordia Saint Paul
St. Paul, MN01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Science Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI01.2005
Online Instructor Certificate -
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
LaCrosse, WISkills
- ALICE Trainer
- RENEW (Rehabilitation, Empowerment, Natural Supports, Education, and Work) PBIS Tier 3
- Love Notes Curriculum Training and Implementation
- ALICE Training
- Pyramid Model Infant/Toddler (PIWI) Training
- Link Crew Coordinator
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-Based Learning Design Institute
- Microsoft Office and Google proficiency
- Capturing Kids Hearts
Timeline
Social Emotional Learning Teacher
21st Century Preparatory School
01.2022 - Current
Event Staff
Racine Zoological Society
01.2021 - 01.2025
Families in Transition-Teacher
Racine Unified School District
01.2020 - 01.2022
Behavior Support Specialist
Racine Unified School District
01.2019 - 01.2020
Parent and Child Education Program Coordinator
Kenosha Unified School District
01.2018 - 01.2019
Parent and Child Education Teacher
Kenosha Unified School District
01.2011 - 01.2018
Family and Consumer Science Teacher-Middle and High School
Kenosha Unified School District
01.2005 - 01.2011
Master of Arts - Family Science
Concordia Saint Paul
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Science Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Online Instructor Certificate -
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
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