The document provides a summary of Carol A. Dire's professional background and qualifications. It includes her contact information, professional summary, skills, certifications, experience teaching various grades at different elementary schools in Arlington from 2000 to present, education from the University of Texas at Arlington with a BBA in Finance and Master's in Educational Leadership, and references from administrators and colleagues. Carol describes herself as a dynamic, resourceful leader with a passion for math, science, and writing who effectively collaborates with others to create a fun and challenging learning environment for students.
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