Kara E.

Schultz
1392 Woodland Court Saline, MI 48176 Cell (734) 972-4547 tigrarosa@gmail.com

Education
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
ELMAC Program Master of Arts in Elementary Education with Certification Certifications in Integrated Science, Social Studies, Language Arts ESL Endorsement

June 2008

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business Marketing Concentration in Spanish, Graduated Cum Laude

May 2002

Teaching Experience
6th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher

September 2011 Present

Scarlett Middle School Ann Arbor Public Schools Taught sixth grade social studies, sixth grade language arts, and Read 180. Collaborated with a team of sixth grade teachers to guide students in exploring history of the ancient world and sixth grade language arts as they entered the world of middle school. With a strong focus on building relationships, promoting self-discipline, and independence, I created a learning community with high expectations in my classroom. Implemented positive behavior strategies based on Developmental Design work. Worked in close collaboration with the University of Michigans School of Education on several projects with topics including; reading in content areas, leading small discussions around text, and strategies for classroom management. Coordination of projects included the management of up to 30 UM interns and 34 middle school students simultaneously. Taught as a lead teacher in the AAPS ESL Extended School Year Program during the summer of 2010 to English language learners from 5th to 7th grade. This program was a joint project between AAPS and U of M. Piloted new and innovative technology for AAPS in my classroom. Piloting included troubleshooting, feedback, and demonstration of technology under consideration by the district. Developed and implemented Title 1 tracking and intervention program utilizing Data Director software

1st Grade Classroom Teacher

September 2010 June 2011

Bryant Elementary School Ann Arbor Public Schools Worked on a team of first grade teachers in a lower elementary building. Taught all subjects to a racially and economically diverse student group. Coordinated classroom lessons with intervention specialists, and community resources to develop units aligned with state GLCEs and district outcomes. Used curriculum including; Everyday Math, Social Studies Alive, Fountas and Pinnell Readers Workshop, Lucy Calkins Writers Workshop, and AAPS Science Curriculum. Served on the equity team and elementary science curriculum council.

Kara E. Schultz
1392 Woodland Court Saline, MI 48176 Cell (734) 972-4547 tigrarosa@gmail.com

5th Grade Classroom Teacher

March 2010 August 2010

South Arbor Academy Worked as part of a fifth grade team with a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Enriched Open Court and Saxon Math curriculum with interactive explorations, and small group instruction. Connected content across science, history, math, and language arts curriculum and showed relevance to the daily lives of my students.

7th Grade Writing/8th Grade Reading Teacher

December 2008 March 2010

Summit Academy North Middle School Summit Academy Charter School Worked as part of a team to create interdisciplinary units focusing on relevant and rigorous topics while meeting GLCEs and implementing new and innovative technology. Developed units of study that focused on the use of technology, problem solving, and inquiry-based learning. Adapted guided reading instruction in teaching a diverse and multi-age student population in both my struggling readers and Read 180 classes. Differentiated lessons to meet the needs of students from complex educational backgrounds, variable levels of technological abilities, and different learning styles.

Middle School Science Teacher

September 2008 December 2008

Eastern Washtenaw Multicultural Academy EWMA Charter School Worked with a team of teachers to instruct a diverse population of middle school students in grades 6, 7, and 8 in a charter setting. Developed inquiry-based science curriculum based on recently released Michigan GLCEs.

Differentiated lessons to meet the needs of students from complex educational backgrounds and many levels of English language proficiency through small group, whole class, and independent work.

8th Grade ELA Enrichment Teacher

August 2008 - September 2008

North Middle School Van Buren Public Schools Worked collaboratively to develop an inquiry-based reading enrichment curriculum for a diverse population of middle school students. Developed curriculum based on Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations while recognizing and valuing the dynamic social and emotional needs of my students who came from a wide range of backgrounds.

Kara E. Schultz
1392 Woodland Court Saline, MI 48176 Cell (734) 972-4547 tigrarosa@gmail.com

Teaching Internships
Full Year Teaching Internship August 2007 April 2008
Pattengill Elementary School Ann Arbor Public Schools Interned in a fifth grade classroom in a socioeconomically, racially diverse Title I school that included students certified as ESL and as Special Education. Differentiated math instruction for different learning styles using PowerPoint, small group, and whole class instruction. Supplemented the Every Day Math curriculum with relevant examples and designed additional practice to raise the ability level of each of my students. Implemented Fountas & Pinnell guiding readers strategies in both book club and guided reading group settings. Adapted the Ann Arbor Public School and MyAccess persuasive essay writing materials, creating a unique constructive writing experience that exposed students to multimedia graphic organizers and technology. Differentiated, modified, and scaffolded my lessons to support the unique set of needs my students.

ESL Teaching Internship

May 2008

Scarlett Middle School Ann Arbor Public Schools Interned in an ESL classroom in a socioeconomically, racially diverse Title I school in a mixed-grade level classroom. Differentiated instruction for English language learners of a wide range of ability levels using a document camera, power point aides, small group work and modeling.

Additional Work Experience

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor, MI 2004-2006
Member Services Coordinator Coordinated and expanded the Museums Birthday Party Program including the development, pilot and implementation of age appropriate, hands-on, science education activities for elementary-aged children. Collaborated with visitor services team on Members Nights and special member events and with museum educators in the conception and development of a variety of educational programs.

Roberts Theater Camp, Mexico City, Mexico

July 2002

Co-Director Directed a six-week summer theatre camp. Through games and practice, directed a cast of elementary school children in all aspects of theater including: conception, set design, and costume creation.

EMUWorldWide, Ypsilanti, MI
Customer Service Manager

2000-2003

Supervised and directed customer service associates, Initiated employee training program 1995-1997

Young Actors Guild, Ann Arbor, MI

Assistant Director /Stage Manager Directed, engaged, and led preschool and elementary children in rehearsing and performing three plays each year. Plays included: Wind in the Willows, Treasure Island, The Dawntreader and The Bluebird.