Kara

Lesner
12901 Columbia Ct., Washington, MI 48094
(586) 256-0224 | lesne1kf@cmich.edu

OBJECTIVE

Enthusiastic, dedicated educator seeking an elementary school teaching position to creatively use my
pedagogical knowledge of children's development to reach diverse learners in an innovative, multimodal
learning environment.

EDUCATION

C e n t r a l M i c h i g a n U n i v e rs i t y , M o u n t P l e a s a n t , M I
Bachelor of Science in E ducation, 2010-2015
M a j o r : L a n g ua g e A r ts ( B X ) M i n o r : In t e g ra t e d Sc i en c e
O v e r a l l G P A : 3 .5 9 C u m L a u d e

M i c h i g a n E l em e n ta r y P ro v i s i o n a l C e r ti fi c a te
K -5 A l l s ub j e c t a r ea s , 6 - 8 L a n g ua g e A r t s
B X E n d o rs em e n t , M a y 2 0 1 5

Teaching Experience
May
2015

th

G r a d e L o n g - t e r m Su b s ti t u te T e a c h e r | M o r g a n E l e m e n t a r y Sc h o o l ; Sh e lb y T w p . , M I

June
2015

J a n u a r y

2015

Integrated CCSS, NGSS, GLCEs, and district-wide curriculum standards to create
objectives within each standard area to meet the needs of diverse learners
Created extensions and simplifications based on academic, behavioral, and social
needs
Articulated achievable learning goals that set high expectations for students, while
allowing them to reflect on personal progress
Conducted daily small reading and mathematic groups to differentiate instruction
Designed and used original assessment strategies to drive instruction

May
2015

rd

G r a d e St u d e n t T e a c h e r | M o r g a n E l e m e n t a r y Sc h o o l ; Sh e lb y T w p . , M I

Co-teaching experience
Designed and implemented lesson plans in a manner which motivated students to
learn and participate using CCSS, NGSS, and GLCEs
Conducted small literature and mathematic groups and facilitated one-on-one
intervention when needed
Planned and implemented culturally relevant lessons for lower 30% of ESL
students in ELA
Partnered with mentor teacher, principals, and district representatives in goal
setting practices

12901 Columbia Ct., Washington, MI 48094

(586) 256-0224 | lesne1kf@cmich.edu

Teaching Experience

September
2014

K / 1 s t Gr a d e W r it in g A id | C la r e P r im a r y Sc h o o l ; C lar e , M I

Instructed a daily writer's workshop to model the habits and processes of successful
writers with the use of various mentor texts
Demonstrated and provided students with opportunities to practice writing in various
genres, including narrative and informational writing
Communicated the central idea of various texts and related supporting details with
clear use of organizational strategies
Conferenced with students one-on-one and in small groups addressing effective
writing strategies

D e c e m b e r
2014

th

June
2013
Present

Fostered a respectful and compassionate environment for students to feel safe and
welcomed


Exercised creative ways for student involvement and participation to increase
engagement
Implemented classroom management and daily procedures
Interacted with a team of assistant teachers
Fulfilled Directors position and duties when absent

January
2013
April
2013

th

5 a n d 6 G r a d e Sc h o o l A g e d C h il d C a r e L e a d Te a c h e r | W a ls h E l e m e n t a r y Sc h o o l ;
St e r l in g H e ig h t s , M I

st

G r a d e P r e - s t u d e n t T e a c h e r , So u t h E le m e n t a r y Sc h o o l; It h a c a , M I

Designed lesson plans, organized materials and developed small group instruction
based on individual student needs
Assisted learning throughout daily stations in ELA and mathematics
Assessed students at various reading levels with the QRI-5 assessment
Supported phonics learning with the bottom 30% of students

Achievements

Professional Development

D e a n s Li s t
S pr i ng 2 015
F all 201 4
S pr i ng 2 013
F all 201 2
F all 201 1
F all 201 0

C o nf e de r a t e o f F ut u re E d uc a t o rs
in duc t e d Ma r c h 20 14
T he N a t i on a l S o c i e t y o f
L e a d e r s h ip a n d S uc c e s s
in duc t e d Fe br ua r y 2 012
U A W Lo c a l S c ho l a r s h ip
F all 201 0

C P R C e r t if i e d A m er i c an H e ar t As s o c ia ti on,
J un e 201 5
R e a d y f o r t he C la s s r oo m C e nt r al
M ic h iga n U n iv er s i t y , F ebr u ar y 20 15
F ir s t A i d C e rt i f i e d A m er i c an H e ar t
A s s oc i at io n, O c t obe r 201 4
B l oo d bo rn e P a t h og e n s T ra i n i ng ,
S ep te m ber 20 14
L e a r n T od a y , Te a c h To m o rro w ,
M ar c h 2 015 , M ar c h 201 4, A p r il 2 013
A n i m a l a n d C h e m i c a l S a f e t y T ra i ni ng ,
O c to ber 20 13
M a h a r a T ra i n in g , J an uar y 20 13

12901 Columbia Ct., Washington, MI 48094

(586) 256-0224 | lesne1kf@cmich.edu

Professional References

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E lem en ta ry Sch oo l P rin ci pa l
M o rg a n E le m en ta ry
5 38 0 0 M oun d Ro a d
Sh el by T w p ., M I 4 83 1 6
P ho ne : (5 86 ) 9 04- 6 16 3

M e gh a n B l oc k
C ol le ge of E du c at io n Co ur s e I n s t r uc t o r
C en t ra l M ic h ig an U n iv e rs it y
1 20 0 S. F ra nkl in St.
M o un t Pl ea s a nt, M I 4 8 85 8
P ho ne : (9 8 9) 7 74 -4 00 0
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Sus an E m m e n do rfer
E lem en ta ry Sch oo l T e ac h e r
M o rg a n E le m en ta ry
5 38 0 0 M oun d Ro a d
Sh el by T w p ., M I 4 83 1 6
P ho ne : (5 86 ) 5 4 9- 9 51 5

L au ra M ici an o
Sch oo l A ge d C h il d C a re D Ir ecto r
U t i c a C om m u ni ty S c ho ol s
1 13 0 3 G re en da le
Ster li ng H ei gh ts, M I 4 83 1 2
P ho ne : (5 86 ) 8 2 3- 7 87 6

L ynn Ul br ich
E lem en ta ry Sch oo l Te ach e r
M o rg a n E le m en ta ry
5 38 0 0 M oun d Ro a d
Sh el by T w p ., M I 4 83 1 6
P ho ne : (5 86 ) 5 98- 4 37 7

D on ie ll e Sa la z er
E lem en ta ry Sch oo l Te ach e r
B ra d fo rd A cad e my
2 42 1 8 G ar ne r St.
So uthfi el d, M I 4 80 3 3
P ho ne : (5 86 ) 7 44- 2 47 6