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Katie Carson

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Patient and innovative math teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 12 years of academic experience. Creative, caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating engaging learning environments to drive student progress as well as celebrate each students' individual talents.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Math Tutor

Self-employed
01.2011 - Current
  • Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
  • Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Provided SAT tutoring for those looking to improve their math scores

Grades 5-8 Teacher

Cornerstone Learning Community
08.2004 - 11.2010
  • Developed and implemented integrated curriculum for 5th grade
  • Developed and implemented literature curriculum that focused on novel studies and book talks
  • Developed and implemented math curriculum for middle grades, Algebra, and Geometry
  • Developed and implemented math curriculum for 3rd and 5th grade
  • Provided onsite tutoring for students needing intervention in math and reading

Florida Reading Initiative Consultant

North East Florida Educational Consortium
09.2002 - 07.2004
  • Served on steering committee of teachers and administrators to evaluate, restructure, and reorganize the Florida Reading Initiative's Summer Reading Academy
  • Served on committee that revised, restructured, and reorganized the comprehension component for grade 4 and 5 used in the Summer Reading Academy

Math and Reading Teacher

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
08.2001 - 06.2004
  • Taught 6-8 intervention mathematics in multi-age classrooms and developed and implemented curriculum designed to support struggling students with fact fluency, problem-solving, and computation
  • Taught 6th grade reading intervention and developed and implemented curriculum designed to support struggling readers make gaines in fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
  • Taught 6th grade math for two year and developed and implemented curriculum for 6th grade mathematics course
  • Served on many committees, sponsored clubs, and created after school programs

Game Day Operations Staff Member

Dunedin Blue Jays
04.2000 - 08.2001
  • Operated score board and played sound effects

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Westlake Christian School
08.1999 - 06.2001
  • Developed and implemented integrated curriculum for 4th grade
  • Served on search committee to find and interview potential teachers

5th Grade Teacher

Melrose Elementary School
01.1999 - 06.1999
  • Took over class midyear
  • Developed and implemented integrated curriculum for 5th grade

Summer Camp Counselor

Camp Merrie-Woode
06.1995 - 08.1998
  • Taught archery, drama, music, set design, and arts and crafts classes
  • Served as cabin counselor and led camping trips
  • Directed theater productions and coordinated and conducted Sunday worship services

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
12.1998

Skills

  • Computer skills
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organization and time management abilities
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Research skills
  • Knowledge of Leon County Library and its systems
  • Creativity
  • Creativity

Timeline

Math Tutor

Self-employed
01.2011 - Current

Grades 5-8 Teacher

Cornerstone Learning Community
08.2004 - 11.2010

Florida Reading Initiative Consultant

North East Florida Educational Consortium
09.2002 - 07.2004

Math and Reading Teacher

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
08.2001 - 06.2004

Game Day Operations Staff Member

Dunedin Blue Jays
04.2000 - 08.2001

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Westlake Christian School
08.1999 - 06.2001

5th Grade Teacher

Melrose Elementary School
01.1999 - 06.1999

Summer Camp Counselor

Camp Merrie-Woode
06.1995 - 08.1998

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Florida

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