KARA WEINSTEIN

Kara Weinstein
10275 Haley Ln Apt 102
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734)550-6244
karaweinstein2017@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Masters in Teaching and Curriculum, anticipated May 2023
Concentrations in Mathematics Education and Literacy & Language Instruction

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Bachelor of Science with Highest Honors, April 2017
Majors in Elementary Education and Elementary Mathematics Education; GPA: 3.99 (out of 4.0)

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Endorsements: Elementary (K-5) and Elementary Mathematics (K-8)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
5th/6th Grade Math Teacher, Whitmore Lake Public Schools, Whitmore Lake, MI; 2019- present
Taught 5th and 6th grade math standards to four sections of up to 28 students
● Modified outdated curriculum to provide instruction aligned to state standards
● Created a Pi Day curriculum and celebration to engage students
● Utilized technology to teach 4th and 5th grade math classes virtually
5th Grade Teacher, Ypsilanti Community Schools, Ypsilanti, MI; 2017- 2019
Taught 5th grade standards in all core subject areas to classes of up to 32 students
● Created a social-emotional curriculum to improve classroom environment
● Interpreted data to create guided learning groups resulting in 82% of students meeting their winter 2018
NWEA reading goal

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Builders Club Advisor, Whitmore Lake Elementary, Whitmore Lake, MI; Fall 2019-present
● Facilitated a student-led club focused on community service
Girls on the Run Coach, Girls on the Run of Southeast Michigan, Whitmore Lake, MI; Spring 2018-present
● Taught a social-emotional curriculum to girls grades 2-5
M-STEP Coordinator, Estabrook Learning Community, Ypsilanti, MI; Spring 2019
● Ensured a positive and fair testing environment for students and teachers
Student Council Advisor, Estabrook Learning Community, Ypsilanti, MI; 2019
● Led 12 elected student representatives to complete community service projects
Student Presenter, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
● Presented my creative project “Children's Literature as a Tool to Teach Mathematics” at the
Undergraduate Symposium
Student Teacher, Ypsilanti Community Schools, Ypsilanti, MI; Winter 2017.
Taught 4th grade mathematics, reading, and writing to twenty-five students
● Differentiated reading homework and designed a reading month curriculum resulting in many students
meeting their NWEA goals
Pre-Student Teacher in three communities (Ann Arbor, Belleville, River Rouge) totaling 120 hours of service.
 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
HIV & Reproductive Health Training, Washtenaw Intermediate School District; March 2023
● Earned certification to teach HIV & Reproductive health to students grades 4-6
Essential Instructional Practices in Literacy, Washtenaw Intermediate School District, Ann Arbor, MI; August 2019
● Reviewed Essential Instructional Practices in Literacy and learned up-to-date literacy practices
Conversational Spanish 1, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI; Fall 2018
● Learned proper Spanish pronunciation and basic conversational skills to improve communication with
students who speak Spanish
Professional Learning Institute, Ypsilanti Community Schools, Ypsilanti, MI; August 2018
● Coordinated with the Eastern Michigan University Porter Chair to plan and execute a three-day
professional learning institute
● Facilitated conversation about students’ needs and how educators support them using a rally-table
structure

AWARDS AND HONORS

Highest Honors, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI; April 2017
● Authored a creative project ‘Children’s Literature as a Tool to Teach Mathematics’ and presented at the
undergraduate symposium
● Completed 30 hours of honors courses and 45 hours of community service
● Demonstrated global competency through a study abroad program
Elementary Education Program Award, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI; March 2017
● College of Education award to recognize academic excellence
Outstanding Senior Award, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI; 2016-2017
● Mathematics department award for excellence in elementary mathematics education
Student Presenter, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI; March 2017
● Presented a book I authored that teaches readers to add fractions at the undergraduate symposium
Donald A. Buckeye Scholarship, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI; April 2016
● Mathematics department scholarship awarded for excellence in mathematics education