Kacey Carpenter
Fountain Hills
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven adaptability and strong classroom management skills honed at Mesa Public Schools. Successfully enhanced student engagement through differentiated instruction and relationship building. Recognized for fostering positive learning environments and effectively implementing modern teaching methods to support diverse learning needs. Committed to promoting student success and emotional well-being by teaching and modeling social-emotional skills so that my students may thrive inside and outside the classroom.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
01.2025 - Current
- Strengthened skills of adaptability and improvisation by carrying out classroom lesson plans left by the class teacher in a way that suits the students best.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules. This is done by asking students what their normal day is like and sticking to their procedures closely.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies such as giving out "grabber" PBIS tickets.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles such as using visual on the board for visual learners.
Student Teacher
Hale Elementary School
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with mentor teacher to learn about best practices through teaching the whole class.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Facilitated whole group instruction for 8 weeks straight with a phase-in, phase-out method of handing the classroom over to me from my mentor teacher.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students, even securing an observation from the principal.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, building lasting, positive relationships with students, and fostering open communication within a safe space.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated Arizona academic standards and hands-on, immersive activities for student engagement.
- Graded majority of assignments and tracked progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Worked with mentor teacher to track progress of struggling students, brainstorm interventions for them, then, carry out intervention strategies with students.
Library Assistant
Grand Canyon University
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Answered questions from patrons about printing and online resources to help find desired materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books, study rooms, and other materials at circulation desk.
Childwatch Worker
YMCA
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Supervised children age 3 months-12 years in a nursery-style setting while parents exercised.
- Built rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off, effectively communicating any highs or lows during their short stay.
- Supported children's emotional well-being, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts immediately and effectively. This was done by providing comfort or redirection when a child was upset.
- Coordinated emergency response actions when needed upholding safety as a top priority. I did this by gathering all the children together during a random fire alarm calmly and responding to any injuries promptly.
- Observed child behavior patterns and developmental milestones within a multitude of ages.
- Taught social-emotional skills by calming children down and modeling breathing techniques.
- Taught children fine motor skills, critical thinking, and creativity through play and parallel play. I did this by helping the littles build towers, color pictures, and imaginary play.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2024
General Coursework
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, OH01-2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptability
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Modern teaching methods
- Technology integration
- Instructional strategies
- Individualized support
- Group instruction
Certification
Standard Professional Elementary, K-8 in Arizona - Expires 2/12/2037
Literacy, K-5 Endorsed
Structures English Immersion Endorsement, PreK-12
Practicum Hours
Completed over 100 practicum hours during my time as a GCU student while being employed and attending classes regularly. Hours were completed at various school sites but mostly at Rogers Ranch Stem Academy. Here, I had the opportunity to observe and implement STEM being taught in other subject areas other than math and science.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
01.2025 - Current
Student Teacher
Hale Elementary School
07.2024 - 12.2024
Library Assistant
Grand Canyon University
08.2022 - 04.2024
Childwatch Worker
YMCA
01.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
General Coursework
Lakeland Community College
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