Rita "Kay" Larrimore
THOMASVILLE,AL
Summary
Dedicated Career and Technical Education Professional with 18 years of experience who works to develop and promote successful shared learning and accountable management practice within a positive learning organization. Strong leadership qualities and focus on achieving program goals. Oversee internal administrative activities through program planning, guidance and leadership. Highly organized with vision and enthusiasm to achieve program goals and objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Coach/Chair, Career and Technical Education
Thomasville City Schools
Thomasville, AL
07.2022 - Current
- Supervise and oversee staff in the career and technical educational department
- Plan and lead Thomasville High School Career and Technical Advisory Meetings to include department meetings
- Assist students in grades K-12 with career guidance activities
- Assist with dual enrollment registration
- Assist with college and scholarship applications
- Oversee job shadowing experiences for students
- Provide guidance to help students identify and pursue career paths that match their interests and abilities.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor market trends, industry developments and new technologies impacting employment opportunities
- Organize college and career events, workshops, and other meetings
- Organize field trips to enhance the career educational experiences for students
Career and Technical Distance Education Instructor
ACCESS
Troy, AL
05.2012 - Current
- Develop and implement lesson plans for students in grades 9th-12th
- Assess student performance through quizzes, tests, and other assessment tools
- Provide individualized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
Work-Based Learning Coordinator and Business Instructor
Thomasville High School
Thomasville, AL
08.2006 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies for student success in the workplace
- Created and maintained a database of employers and job opportunities available to students
- Conducted assessments of student learning outcomes, including academic performance, career development, and work experience
- Coordinated with employers on work-based learning placements for students
- Provided guidance on career planning, resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search techniques to students
- Maintained records of student participation in the program to ensure compliance with state regulations
- Organized workshops to educate students about professional development topics such as communication skills, problem solving, and ethical decision making
- Assisted employers in designing meaningful training activities for their employees who are participating in a work-based learning program
- Facilitated meetings between employers and students to discuss job expectations and responsibilities
- Monitored student performance while they are working at various sites to ensure that they are meeting the required standards set by the employer
- Counseled students on how to make successful transitions from school into the workforce
- Developed relationships with local businesses and organizations to foster partnerships for internships, co-ops, apprenticeships
- Oversaw the Career and Technical Education Department
Education
Add-on to Master of Education Degree - Instructional Leadership
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05-2019
Master of Education - Business Education with Certification in Secondary Education (6 – 12)
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Technology/Business Administration
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05-2004
Associate in Applied Science - Business and Office Technology
Alabama Southern Community College
05-2002
Skills
- Chair, Thomasville High School Career and Technical Education Department
- Chair, AdvancED Administrator Evaluations Committee
- Work-Based Learning State Presenter
- WorkKeys Testing Coordinator
- Coastal Alabama Community College Business and Office Technology Advisory Committee
- Chair, Award’s Day
- New Teacher Mentor
- TCS District Instructional Support Team Member
- TCS District Accreditation Team Member
- Sponsor, National Technical Honor Society
- Sponsor, Future Business Leaders of America
- Technology Turn Around Trainer
- Project-Based Learning Trainer
- Cognia Engagement Review Team
- Building Leadership Team
- School Improvement Team
- CCRS Implementation Team
- Continuous Improvement Committee
- TCS Title I Committee
- Budget Committee
- Problem Solving Team
Certification
- Leadership Certificate, P-12, Instructional Leadership, A, 2019
- Professional Certificate, 6-12, Cooperative Education Coordination, B, 2016
- Professional Certificate, 6-12, Business Education, A, 2006
Accomplishments
- 2023 Thomasville High School “February Teacher of the Month”
- 2021 Thomasville High School “September Teacher of the Month”
- 2020 Thomasville High School Teacher of the Year
- 2019 ACCESS Teacher of the Year
- 2016 Thomasville City Schools Secondary Teacher of the Year
- 2016 Thomasville High School Teacher of the Year
- 2016 Nominee for CLAS Banner School Award for Work-Based Learning Program
Timeline
Career Coach/Chair, Career and Technical Education
Thomasville City Schools
07.2022 - Current
Career and Technical Distance Education Instructor
ACCESS
05.2012 - Current
Work-Based Learning Coordinator and Business Instructor
Thomasville High School
08.2006 - 06.2022
Add-on to Master of Education Degree - Instructional Leadership
University of West Alabama
Master of Education - Business Education with Certification in Secondary Education (6 – 12)
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science - Technology/Business Administration
University of West Alabama
Associate in Applied Science - Business and Office Technology
Alabama Southern Community College
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