Kara Lunsford
Manchester
Summary
Dedicated Elementary School Teacher with 27 years of experience in diverse grade levels, including first grade, Kindergarten, and second grade. Skilled in employing effective teaching methods to enhance students' reading and learning skills. Fosters positive relationships with students, colleagues, and administrators to create an engaging educational environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Clay County Schools
Manchester
07.1999 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Utilized diverse teaching tools to enhance learning experiences for all students.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Collaborated with special education staff to implement tailored accommodations for students with IEPs, ensuring equitable access to education.
- Assessed student performance through observations and evaluations.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain order.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Union Commonwealth University
Barbourville, KY 06.2000 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY 08.1997 - 12.1998
Elementary Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY 08.1995 - 05.1997
General Education/Elem. Education
Sue Bennett College
London, KY 08.1993 - 04.1994
Clay County High School
Manchester, KYSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Instructional adaptation
- UFLI implementation
- Reading Mastery implementation
Timeline
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Union Commonwealth University
06.2000 - 08.2002
First Grade Teacher
Clay County Schools
07.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of The Cumberlands
08.1997 - 12.1998
Elementary Education
Eastern Kentucky University
08.1995 - 05.1997
General Education/Elem. Education
Sue Bennett College
08.1993 - 04.1994
Clay County High School