Kara Morgan Elder

Elderkm5@gmail.com
2218 Wisteria Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 806-7706

Career Objective

Obtain and build a long-term career as an Elementary School Teacher with opportunities for career growth.
Utilize my strong dedication to childrens development and to their educational needs.

Education
Master of Teaching in Elementary Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Minor in Childhood Studies, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Expected May 2015

May 2013

Certification
Elementary Education, PreK-6

Teaching Experience
Stone-Robinson Elementary, Second Grade, Charlottesville, VA
Student Teaching Internship
August 2014-December 2014

Planned, organized, and implemented lessons in Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies for 21
students.

Collaborated in weekly faculty, team, data, and instructional meetings.

Administered and assessed students using PALS, SNAP, Rigby, and performance-task assessments.

Analyzed test scores and data to group and differentiate students based on ability level.

Implemented behavioral management plans.

Greenbrier Elementary, Kindergarten, Charlottesville, VA
Practicum
January 2014-May 2014

Planned and implemented two science units, worked with small groups, and provided one-on-one
instruction for students struggling in math and reading.
Venable Elementary, First and Second Grade, Charlottesville, VA
Reading Intervention Tutor
August 2013-May 2014

Provided weekly one-on-one reading intervention for struggling students who were not meeting
benchmarks.

Recorded student progress and wrote weekly self-reflections.

Worked with the McGuffey Reading Center to implement best practices for reading intervention.
Baker Butler Elementary, Fourth Grade, Charlottesville, VA
Practicum
August 2013-December 2013

Led various small group instruction.

Implemented behavioral management plans developed by Clinical Instructor.

Hiddenwood Elementary, Second Grade, Newport News, VA
Internship

Assisted teacher with daily preparations, lessons, and grading.

Worked with small groups focusing on reading and math.

Ruckersville Elementary, Fifth Grade, Ruckersville, VA
Volunteer

Worked with small groups in math and reading.

Provided one-on-one instruction for students who needed extra help in reading.

January 2012-May 2012

August 2011-June 2012

Implemented behavior management plans developed by classroom teacher.

Haney and Ripley Day School, Preschool, Ruckersville, VA

Volunteer
June 2011-August 2011

Monitored children from ages 2 to 12 years, to ensure safety and well-being.

Worked with a team of adults to create and maintain a safe and engaging environment for the children.

Implemented weekly interactive educational activities for a variety age groups.

Greer Elementary, Second Grade, Charlottesville, VA
Teachers for Tomorrow Program

Assisted teacher with daily preparations, lessons, and grading.

January 2009-June 2009

Work and Other Experiences

Charlottesville Area Volleyball Club, 14s Head Coach, Charlottesville, VA

November 2015-Current

UVA Lifetime Physical Activity Program, Class Instructor, Charlottesville, VA

January 2014-May 2014

Albemarle High School, Assistant Varsity Coach, Charlottesville, VA

Peninsula Juniors Volleyball Club, 15s Assistant Coach, Yorktown, VA

August-November 2013, 2014

November-April 2011, 2013

Albemarle High School Volleyball Camp, Camp Coach, Charlottesville, VA

July 2011, 2012

Christopher Newport University Volleyball Camp, Camp Coach, Newport News, VA

July 2009-2014

Sutherland Middle School, Volleyball Coach, Charlottesville, VA

The Party Starts Here, Sales Associate, Charlottesville, VA

February-April 2007
2007-2013

Volunteer Activities
Albemarle High School preseason coach
Salvation Army (retail store and soup kitchen)

August 2009-2012
2007-2012

Nursing home

2011

Mens homeless shelter

2010

Extracurricular Activities/ Clubs

The Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA)

2013-2014

Christopher Newport University Volleyball Team, 4 year starter

2009-2012

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

2009-2012

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

2012-2013

CNU Elevation

2011

The African Project (TAP)

2010

Skills
Technology and Computers: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, e-mail, SMART Board, ActivBoard, Google
Docs.
Educational: classroom management, lesson planning, hands-on activities, Responsive Classroom, Daily Five,
PALS, Investigation Math, Basal reading, Rigby, guided reading, project based learning, technology integration,
student motivation.