Kasarah Rodd
Lakin,KS
Summary
Knowledgeable Elementary Education Teacher with solid background in elementary education. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Demonstrated ability to manage classrooms effectively and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Development Specialist
Kansas State University, KCCTO
05.2023 - Current
- Planned and promoted organizational changes by working with management teams to develop departmental training strategies.
- Developed and delivered various training courses for staff's on-going education needs.
- Leveraged technology to increase accessibility of training content, including e-learning modules, video resources, and virtual classroom platforms.
- Implemented innovative instructional strategies to engage participants, promote active learning, and increase retention of critical concepts.
Elementary Teacher
USD 215
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
- LETRS trained
- Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
ESL Teacher
VIPKid
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
Child Care Educator
Self
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents to establish trust and open communication regarding their child''s progress.
- Collaborated with other childcare professionals to share best practices and continuously improve service quality at the home daycare facility.
- Managed daily operations of the home daycare business, including staff scheduling, budgeting, and recordkeeping.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks while accommodating any dietary restrictions or allergies for each child in care.
- Enhanced children''s development by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational programs.
- Assisted children with developing good hygiene habits such as hand-washing, tooth-brushing, and toilet training when necessary.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new clients while retaining existing families through high-quality childcare services.
- Promoted early literacy skills by integrating storytime and reading activities into the daily routine.
- Established a consistent daily routine that balanced structured activities with free play time for optimal child development.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Garden City Community College
05.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching
Kansas State University
05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Fort Hays State University
05.2019
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Behavior modeling
- Activity planning
- Student monitoring
Timeline
Professional Development Specialist
Kansas State University, KCCTO
05.2023 - Current
Elementary Teacher
USD 215
08.2021 - 05.2023
ESL Teacher
VIPKid
01.2018 - 01.2020
Child Care Educator
Self
01.2013 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts -
Garden City Community College
Master of Arts - Teaching
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Fort Hays State University
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