Karen Carringer
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Teacher
Wakulla Correctional Institution
11.2023 - Current
- Plans, develops and conducts classes in assigned subject(s). Utilizes various teaching techniques and activities to assist students with their educational advancement. Responsible for supervision of inmates assigned to class. Conducts roll calls, counts and maintains attendance records. Ensures that order and discipline are maintained in classroom.
- Continually evaluates students and makes determinations as to overall progress. Administer grades and evaluates tests.
- Counsels and advises individuals regarding their program progress, behavior or personal concerns.
- Participates in staff meetings, seminars and workshops to identify needed curriculum changes and to facilitate professional development.
- Assists in budget preparation and processing purchase requests for education program.
- Boosted classroom participation by incorporating interactive activities and encouraging students to express their thoughts and ideas openly.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Promoted a culture of inquiry within the classroom by challenging students with thought-provoking questions and encouraging independent research efforts.
Revenue Specialist III
Department Of Revenue, State Of Florida
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Initiating and responding to requests
- Coordinating with internal and external partners
- Researching and resolving case issues
- Gathering information and analyzing case data to determine next steps
- Assisting customers
- Interacting with legal services providers, other states, employers, and other business partners
- Making decisions based on case information and provided documentation
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Elementary Permanent Substitute Teacher
Mills Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain positive learning environment
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised students in and out of classrooms, including in halls, playground and cafeteria
- Taught "Walk-to-Read" programs for Kindergarten and 1st grade students
- Grade schoolwork using smart technology along with hands on, interactive manipulatives
- Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
Kindergarten and Permanent Substitute Teacher
New Horizon Christian School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed lesson plans
- Taught alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social, and emotional skills
- Organized learning materials and resources
- Used variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities, etc.) to motivate and stimulate children's abilities
- Maintained open line of communication with parents
- Assessed students' performance and progress to ensure mastery of skills on regular basis
- Monitored children's interactions and nurtured cooperation and sharing
- Worked together with fellow teachers and administrative staff
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
- Assigned, explained and graded homework
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
School English Teacher and Yearbook Advisor
Hosanna Christian School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences
- Incorporated reading strategies involving critical thinking such as predicting, inferring, modeling, questioning, and summarizing
- Encouraged students by allowing students to chose books from approved list and monitor their progress weekly
- Collaborated with other subject and grade level teachers to build complimentary educational frameworks for students
- Integrated technology in over 5 classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction
- Worked with students individually to assist them in overcoming specific learning adversities
- Developed and enforced classroom conduct
- Communicated with parents during PTA meetings and via e-mail correspondence regarding their student's progress
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines
Educational Assistant
Klamath County School District
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
Education
Doctorate of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management
Calvary Chapel University
Arizona12-2025
Master's Degree of Biblical Studies - Christian Education
Calvary Chapel University
12.2023
No Degree - Elementary Education
University of New England
Biddeford, Maine08-1998
Bachelor's Degree - English Literature
University of Maine
12.1987
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Language arts instruction
- Literacy strategies
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution
- Curriculum development
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Certified 6-12, State of Florida - 6/2028
- ACSI Certification
- TSPC Certification
Timeline
Academic Teacher
Wakulla Correctional Institution
11.2023 - Current
Revenue Specialist III
Department Of Revenue, State Of Florida
07.2023 - 11.2023
Elementary Permanent Substitute Teacher
Mills Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Kindergarten and Permanent Substitute Teacher
New Horizon Christian School
08.2020 - 06.2021
School English Teacher and Yearbook Advisor
Hosanna Christian School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Educational Assistant
Klamath County School District
08.2013 - 06.2018
Bachelor's Degree - English Literature
University of Maine
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Certified 6-12, State of Florida - 6/2028
- ACSI Certification
- TSPC Certification
Doctorate of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management
Calvary Chapel University
Master's Degree of Biblical Studies - Christian Education
Calvary Chapel University
No Degree - Elementary Education
University of New England
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