HELLO! I’M KARA SANCHEZ, AN ELEMENTARY TEACHER.
My Background
I have known since fourth grade that I have wanted to be a teacher to help other kids and inspire them to be the best they can be. As I am continuing my education, I am learning more about technology and how to empower my students with technology in their education. Explore my website to learn more about me as a teacher and my growing portfolio in learning, design and technology.
MY EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assignments
ELEMENTARY TEACHER, SHEPHERD ELEMENTARY
August 2016 - Present
I started teaching at Shepherd soon after college and while at Shepherd Elementary, I have taught fifth grade, second grade, and fourth grade. I am the head of our literacy committee for our grade level and have numerous training in ELA practices. Our school also has 1:1 Chromebook technology for all of our students in our K-5 building.
STUDENT TEACHING, BRECKENRIDGE ELEMENTARY
January 2016 - April 2016
During my time in student teaching, I taught in a self-contained second grade classroom. Some highlights of this experience was creating and publishing a class book on their writing pieces of what they want to be when they grow up. We also utilized our 1:1 Chromebook technologies to supplement math practices and to publish writing pieces.
EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENT TEACHING, LUCE ROAD ELEMENTARY
April 2015 - June 2015
For my eight week early childhood teaching experience, I worked in a Great Start Readiness Program. During this time, I created all lessons, planned centers, and learned more about the certifications and licensure of an early childhood classroom.
EDUCATION
July 2020 - Present
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
I am currently pursuing my Masters in Learning, Design, and Technology. This program will help me become a more technologically advanced educator for our ever-changing modern world. I am also looking forward to learning more about how to use technology to help students grow and learn.
August 2012 - April 2016
ALMA COLLEGE
I graduated with Honors in a Bachelors of Arts in Education. While at Alma College, I had numerous classroom placement experiences where I was able to observe and participate in classrooms from K-6th grade. While at Alma College, I earned the Kapp Award for my presentation on attachment in the classroom.
