Kate Karas
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced professional educator ready to utilize expertise in a new teaching environment. Recognized for skillfully managing classroom dynamics and engaging students with tailored lesson plans. Committed to fostering a collaborative team atmosphere and achieving educational goals. Dependable and adaptable, with a solid background in classroom management and curriculum implementation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
License Substitute Teacher
Beaverton School District
2017.01 - 2024.09
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
- Effectively taught students of varied academic/age levels (grades K-12) and diverse cultural background
- Fulfilled both short- and long-term substitute assignments
Third Grade & Kindergarten
Springville k-8, Beaverton School District
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Assisted mentor-teacher with all classroom responsibilities, such as lesson planning, classroom management and student evaluations
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged open communication, active participation, and mutual respect among students
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities
- Review student work and provide prompt and meaningful feedback
- Monitored progress using ongoing assessments, adjusting teaching methods as needed for optimal results
- Provided accommodations for students with Individualized Education Plans
- Developed extensions in math and reading for excelling students
- Experience with the EL Education and developing units, lesson plans and assessments based on the EL Education model
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success
Instructional Assistant
Beaverton School District
2007.01 - 2017.01
- Deliver special designed instruction to students who demonstrate a need for significant behavioral supports
- Support students' academic, life-skills and communication development
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
Coach
GoGirlsGo
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Address issues like body image, bullying and self-confidence through group activities
- Improved team cohesion by organizing regular bonding activities and fostering a supportive environment
- Developed relationships with students to provide ongoing support and encouragement
Education
Masters of Arts - Teaching Elementary Education
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2015
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Motivational skills
- Student engagement
- Instructional strategies
- Classroom management
- Relationship building and management
- Behavior management
- Differentiated instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Relatedexperience
- Instructional Assistant, Beaverton School District, 2007-2017, Deliver special designed instruction to students who demonstrate a need for significant behavioral supports, Support students' academic, life-skills and communication development
- Coach, GoGirlsGo!, Beaverton, OR, 2014-2015, Address issues like body image, bullying and self-confidence through group activities
Timeline
License Substitute Teacher
Beaverton School District
2017.01 - 2024.09
Third Grade & Kindergarten
Springville k-8, Beaverton School District
2016.01 - 2017.01
Coach
GoGirlsGo
2014.01 - 2015.01
Instructional Assistant
Beaverton School District
2007.01 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Science
Oregon State University
Masters of Arts - Teaching Elementary Education
Pacific University