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Kara Taulbee

Independence

Summary

I believe that welcomeness and healthy relationships allow for an insightful learning experience. Because of this, students in my class can have an enjoyable, engaging, and collaborative learning experience to build their knowledge and succeed in every way possible.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

School-Age Teacher

KinderCare
Independence
08.2020 - Current
  • Teach and collaborate with school-age students
  • Create weekly lessons
  • Communicate with parents/guardians daily on and off technology
  • Help students with homework
  • Cooperate with colleagues to best suit all children in the environment

Student Teaching - 4th Grade S.S and Science

Beechgrove Elementary School
Independence
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Led classroom instruction, engaging students through interactive learning methods.
  • Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.

Student Teaching 1st Grade - All Subjects

Beechgrove Elementary
Independence
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
  • Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.

Practicum 4th Grade- Social Studies and Science

Beechgrove Elementary School
Independence
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Cooperated with all 4th grade students
  • Understood how a block program in elementary works
  • Worked with Schoology accounts and Peardeck
  • Collaborated with 4th grade team

Practicum 4th Grade- All Subjects

New Haven School
Union
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Graded all assignments on paper and put in Infinite Campus
  • Became creative and familiar with overplanning for any lesson
  • Built relationships with parents and guardians

Practicum 1st Grade- All Subjects

Glenn O’ Swing Elementary School
Covington
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Worked with ELL students extensively
  • Utilized technology to support all learning types
  • Collaborated with RTI and WIN programs
  • Understood patience and what it takes to teach first graders

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Thomas More University
Crestview Hills, KY
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Simon Kenton High School
Independence, KY
05.2020

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Curriculum development
  • Technology integration
  • Team collaboration
  • Lesson planning
  • Feedback implementation

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List
  • National Honors Society
  • Secretary for Education Club at TMU

Timeline

Student Teaching - 4th Grade S.S and Science

Beechgrove Elementary School
03.2025 - 05.2025

Student Teaching 1st Grade - All Subjects

Beechgrove Elementary
01.2025 - 03.2025

Practicum 4th Grade- Social Studies and Science

Beechgrove Elementary School
08.2024 - 12.2024

Practicum 1st Grade- All Subjects

Glenn O’ Swing Elementary School
01.2024 - 04.2024

Practicum 4th Grade- All Subjects

New Haven School
08.2023 - 12.2024

School-Age Teacher

KinderCare
08.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Thomas More University

High School Diploma -

Simon Kenton High School
Kara Taulbee