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Kendra Ukat

Casa Grande,AZ

Summary

K-8 Teacher, Science Teacher, Reading Specialist, or Language Arts Encouraging Elementary School Teacher skilled in assignment supervision, test administration and student support. Patient and resourceful educator with 20 years of comprehensive experience instructing students individually and in groups. Commended for easily cultivating productive and trusting relationships with both students and parents.

Experienced with creating engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain conducive learning environment. Track record of promoting academic growth and fostering strong relationships with students and parents.

Professional educator with strong foundation in classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement. Known for collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and achieving high standards. Skilled in fostering positive learning environment, differentiating instruction, and utilizing innovative teaching strategies. Dependable and results-driven, consistently supporting diverse student needs and educational goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Third Grade Classroom Teacher

Casa Grande Elementary School District
Casa Grande, AZ
06.2022 - Current
  • Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
  • Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
  • Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.

Third Grade Teacher

Sacaton Elementary School
Sacaton, AZ
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
  • Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.

Third Grade Teacher

Picacho Elementary School District
Arizona
06.2014 - 06.2021
  • Certification: K-8 Teaching Certificate Elementary Education and Master's in Reading and Curriculum-Reading Specialist Endorsement

First Grade

Stanfield Elementary School District
Arizona
06.2011 - 06.2014

Responsible for teaching the standards and classroom management.

Second Grade Teacher

Coolidge Unified School District
Arizona
06.2008 - 06.2011

I was responsible for teaching the standards, classroom management and working with fellow teachers.

Kindergarten Teacher

Eloy Elementary School District
Eloy, AZ
06.2005 - 06.2008

As a kindergarten teacher , I was responsible for teaching the standards, classroom management and communicating with parents.

Education

Master's Degree - Reading Instruction and Curriculum

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Northern Arizona University
Coolidge, Arizona

Associate of Arts - Emphasis on Education

Central Arizona College
Coolidge, Arizona

Skills

  • Skilled in prioritizing concurrent responsibilities
  • Project organization
  • Dependable and honest
  • Fluent in German
  • Purple belt in Kenpo Karate
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational abilities

Certification

Reading Specialist

Interests

NAU -, Member of the Arizona Reading Council

Additional Information

Awards and Honors: -, Central Arizona College Reading Council Scholarship -Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship Recipient Spring 2003 -Recipient of Eight other scholarships throughout the Education Program -Honor Society

Timeline

Third Grade Classroom Teacher

Casa Grande Elementary School District
06.2022 - Current

Third Grade Teacher

Sacaton Elementary School
07.2021 - 06.2022

Third Grade Teacher

Picacho Elementary School District
06.2014 - 06.2021

First Grade

Stanfield Elementary School District
06.2011 - 06.2014

Second Grade Teacher

Coolidge Unified School District
06.2008 - 06.2011

Kindergarten Teacher

Eloy Elementary School District
06.2005 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Northern Arizona University

Associate of Arts - Emphasis on Education

Central Arizona College

Master's Degree - Reading Instruction and Curriculum

Grand Canyon University