Karsunder Carson
Munford,TN
Summary
Upbeat First Grade Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Shelby County Schools
Memphis, Tennessee
08.2021 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Interim Librarian
Shel By County Schools
Memphis, Tennessee
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Researched, planned and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Trained staff, students and faculty on use of library technology.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
Classroom Teacher
Shelby County Schools
Memphis, Tennessee
08.1992 - 05.2018
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.1992
Skills
- Behavioral improvements
- Technology integration
- Curriculum selection
- Lesson Planning
- Team collaboration
- Activity Planning
- Elementary education
- Classroom management
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Shelby County Schools
08.2021 - Current
Interim Librarian
Shel By County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2021
Classroom Teacher
Shelby County Schools
08.1992 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Memphis