Staci Strait
Summary
Caring Elementary School Teacher experienced in fostering student learning for 1st-5th grade across public and private schools. Led curriculum development initiatives and instructional reviews to enhance academic outcomes through engaging and innovative teaching methods. Focused on adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs and reinforce core concepts.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
4th and 5th Grade Interdisciplinary Coordinator
The Cornerstone School
Ocala, Florida
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with faculty to develop instructional materials that align with curriculum goals.
- Assisted in planning school events and activities to enhance community engagement.
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Introduced innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and outcomes.
- Organized team events that fostered collaboration and strengthened team relationships.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Implemented efficient filing systems to streamline document retrieval processes.
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
The Cornerstone School
Ocala, Florida
07.2021 - Current
- Developed lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, fostering student engagement and understanding.
- Facilitated discussions that promoted critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that cultivated a positive and productive learning environment.
5th Grade Teacher
Victory Academy
Ocala, FL
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Organized supplies, including art and musical resources, to foster creative and welcoming a classroom environment.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Guided students in developing perseverance and resilience through challenging tasks for future educational success.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Reinforced behavior rules and relationship-building actions to maintain a positive classroom environment.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Organized supplies, including art and musical resources, to foster creative and welcoming classroom environment.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized a classroom environment.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies.
1st Grade Teacher
Sycamore Elementary School
Vail, AZ
07.2006 - 05.2011
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives, enhancing student engagement and academic achievement.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing diverse teaching methods to accommodate varied learning styles.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Guided students in developing perseverance and resilience through challenging tasks, preparing them for future educational challenges.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZMaster of Arts - Educational Leadership
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Curriculum development
- Assessment design
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Parent engagement
- Multimedia instruction
- Resource allocation
- Strategic planning
- Decision making
- Collaborative work
- Collaboration skills
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
Education and Training
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Experience
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Timeline
4th and 5th Grade Interdisciplinary Coordinator
The Cornerstone School
08.2025 - Current
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
The Cornerstone School
07.2021 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Victory Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
1st Grade Teacher
Sycamore Elementary School
07.2006 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University Of Arizona
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Northern Arizona University