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KAT CARMICHAEL

Bentonville,AR

Summary

Enthusiastic and nurturing educator with 23 years of experience in early childhood and elementary education. Skilled in building strong literacy and math foundations, differentiating instruction, fostering social-emotional growth, and creating engaging learning environments that support every child’s success.

Overview

2006
2006
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-K Lead Teacher

Bentonville Schools
Tennie Russell Primary School
2016 - 2026
  • Lead Pre-K classroom instruction focused on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.
  • Implemented Launchpad, CKLA, and Eureka Math.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
  • Collaborate and lead colleagues to support student achievement.
  • Monitor student progress and use assessment data to guide instruction.

ACE Academy K-1 Teacher

Bentonville Schools
Sugar Creek Elementary
2015 - 2016

Academic Self Contained Teacher

Bentonville Schools
Sugar Creek Elementary
2014 - 2015
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans tailored to diverse learner needs.
  • Utilized various teaching methods and technologies to enhance lesson delivery and comprehension.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, adjusting instructional strategies to meet learning objectives.

Kingergaten Assistant

Bentonville Schools
Sugar Creek Elementary
2013 - 2014

First Grade Teacher

Rio Rancho Public Schools
Martin Luther King Elementary
2007 - 2008

Kindergarten / First Grade Teacher

Denton Independent School District
Providence Elementary
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Hand-selected to join the teaching staff of a newly opened elementary school.
  • Walmart Teacher of the Year (2003).
  • First Grade Team Leader (2005).

Kindergarten / First Grade Teacher

Sapulpa Public Schools
South Heights Elementary
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Participated in development of a full-day Kindergarten program.
  • Assessor, National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (2003).
  • Kindergarten Team Leader (2002–2003).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
01-1997

Timeline

Kindergarten / First Grade Teacher

Denton Independent School District
01.2003 - 01.2006

Kindergarten / First Grade Teacher

Sapulpa Public Schools
01.1999 - 01.2003

Pre-K Lead Teacher

Bentonville Schools
2016 - 2026

ACE Academy K-1 Teacher

Bentonville Schools
2015 - 2016

Academic Self Contained Teacher

Bentonville Schools
2014 - 2015

Kingergaten Assistant

Bentonville Schools
2013 - 2014

First Grade Teacher

Rio Rancho Public Schools
2007 - 2008

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Oklahoma State University
KAT CARMICHAEL