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Kara Gardner (248) 830-9427 KMGardner3@yahoo.com www.karagardner.weebly.

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Objective An elementary education teacher seeking an opportunity to teach third or fourth grade at Clinton Elementary School Professional Profile Dedicated and determined to create life-long learners through motivating lessons and activities that inspire learners to discover, inquire, explore and construct their own meaning. Education and Certification Bachelor of Arts Siena Heights University, Adrian MI Major: Special Education Minor: Elementary Education Michigan Certification Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate Learning Disabilities K-12 Elementary Education K-5 Arizona Certification Arizona Provisional Teaching Certificate Learning Disabilities K-12 Teaching Experience Special Education Teacher Apache Junction High School Apache Junction, AZ (August, 2011May, 2012) Team taught in an English Inclusion model classroom Implement and design lesson plans Design modified assignments Design modified assessments Provide accommodations Initiate/run IEP meetings Write Individualized Education Plans Professional Development Weekly Staff Meetings General Education Student Teacher Clinton Elementary School Clinton, MI (August, 2010December 2010) Implement teacher lessons plans Respond to classroom management needs Perform everyday classroom duties Daily conferences with cooperating teacher Professional Development Weekly staff meetings

Special Education Student Teacher Clinton Elementary School Clinton, MI (January 2011April 2011) Design and implement lesson plans Evaluate student progress Perform everyday classroom duties Attended IEP meetings Attended REED meetings Completed online IEPS Pre-Student Teaching and Practicum Experiences Observed, participated, and gained over 250 hours of general education teaching experience in various elementary, middle and high schools in southeastern Michigan. Observed, participated, and gained over 100 hours of special education teaching experience in various elementary, middle, and high schools in southeastern Michigan. Observed, design, and implemented lessons during 100 hour practicum at Onsted Elementary School.

Other Work Experience Young Fives long-term sub: Clinton Elementary School (November 2010- January 2011) Designed curriculum Implemented lesson plans Served snack on a daily basis Assessed students Implemented Interventions Built and maintained relationship with students and parents Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball: Onsted High School (November 2010- February 2011) Lead Pre-School Teacher: The Learning Experience Day Care (May 2010-Present) Implemented lesson plans Served lunch and snack on a daily basis Attended to all student needs (first aide, sick, nap time) Built and maintained relationships with students and parents

Community Involvement Fishing Derby for special needs children and adults Siena Heights Womens basketball Lock-Ins T.E.A.C.H Helping in the community Other Certifications Adult/ Child CPR and AED Basic First Aid Michigan Literacy Progress Profile Certification K-5 Touch Math Certified

Awards and Professional Membership Out Standing Student Teacher of the Year NAIA Academic All-American Womens Basketball (2010) NAIA Champions of Character Womens Basketball (2010) Deans List (2009 & 2010)

References for Kara Gardner Carrie Mitchel Professor and Advisor Siena Heights University 1247 E. Siena Heights Drive Adrian, MI 49221 Cell: (419) 367-1606 Delia Flores 10th Grade English Inclusion Specialist Apache Junction High School 2525 S. Ironwood Dr. Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Cell: (480) 980-5673 Katy Sutton 12th Grade English Teacher Apache Junction High School 2525 S. Ironwood Dr. Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Cell: (480) 747- 4918

Valerie Wilson Cooperating Teacher 200 E. Franklin Street Clinton, MI 49236 (517) 605-3119

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