1. Carol A. Dire
1044 Jodie Drive Weatherford, Texas 76087
H: (817) 757-7265 C: (817) 703-6861
caroldire@gmail.com
Professional Summary
I describe myself as a dynamic resourceful leader and teaching professional with a genuine interest in
students’ cognitive and social growth. I am actively involved in all areas of education including
curriculum development, teacher mentoring, student career preparation, and community work. I
combine my strong passion for math, science, and writing expertise to motivate and inspire students,
creating a fun and challenging learning environment. By nature, I am a self-driven leader with
excellent communication and interpersonal skills who effectively collaborates with all levels of staff
members and fosters quality relationships with students.
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Skills
*Administration and Management *Active Learning
*Mathematics *Critical Thinking
*Science *Learning Strategies
*Writing *Monitoring
*Technology *Presenter
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Certification
Standard-Principal Certification- (Grades EC-12)
Provisional-Elementary English (Grades 1-8)
Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1-8)
English as a Second Language (Grades1-8)
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Experience
Veda Knox Elementary-Arlington 08/2005-Present
4th
Grade/Campus Gifted and Talented Lead Teacher
*Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
*Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students
for whom they are responsible.
*Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to
students.
*Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for
their children and their resource needs.
*Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
*Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities,
and guide students in learning from those activities.
*Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to
persevere with challenging tasks.
*Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

2. Roquemore Elementary-Arlington 08/2005-07/2011
5th
Grade Lead Teacher
*Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine children's
developmental levels and needs.
*Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
*Facilitated an after school journalism club that published a monthly school paper
*Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities,
and guide students in learning from those activities.
*Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Miller Elementary-Arlington 08/2000-07/2005
6th
Grade Lead Teacher/Administrative Intern
*Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain
and improve professional competence.
*Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of
elementary school programs.
*Coordinator of student safety patrol
*Perform administrative duties such as assisting and supervising in school libraries, hall and cafeteria
monitoring, bus loading and unloading, after school activities.
*Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
*Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
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Education
University of Texas at Arlington
BBA-Finance Minor-Accounting
Master of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
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References
Shaylea Tave Angela Alavizadeh
Assistant Principal Instructional Coach
Knox Elementary Knox Elementary
W: (682) 867-2051 W: (682) 867-2051
C: (682) 367-8515 C: (817) 291-6354
Carolynne LeNeveu Daniel Gallagher
Counselor Assistant Superintendent
Ellis Elementary Little Elm ISD
W: (682) 867-7900 C: (817) 522-2243
C: (214) 274-3801