Kara Hastings
Sherwood
Summary
I have 15 years of experience teaching grades ranging from kindergarten to second grade. During this time, I have worked to provide engaging instruction, strong communication with parents, staff, and administrators, and lesson plans that meet the needs of my students. I am able to analyze data to find ways to intervene on needed instruction and enrich students for growth in my higher students. I am proficient at analyzing NWEA Map results and planning instruction based on the learning continuum. I am trained in the science of reading.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
NLRSD Crestwood Elementary
08.2010 - Current
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in weekly PLC meetings to focus on data and student growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR05-2010
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southern Arkansas University Tech
East Camden, AR05-2008
Skills
- Multimedia integration
- Grading procedures
- Grading protocols
- NWEA MAP data analyzation
- Use of NWEA data to plan instruction
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Communication with parents and administrators
- Science of Reading
Certification
Early Childhood Education (PK-4)
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
NLRSD Crestwood Elementary
08.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southern Arkansas University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southern Arkansas University Tech
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