Robert Karel
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Friendly and outgoing educator focused on comprehensive, life-based approaches to education. Energetic problem solver, skill-builder and conflict resolver.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
Kentwood Public Schools
Kentwood, MI
10.2020 - Current
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
Teacher
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2010 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Theatre Director
Various Theatres
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2005 - Current
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MIAccelerated Master in Education - Elementary Education
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI07.2022
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
Kentwood Public Schools
10.2020 - Current
Teacher
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
01.2010 - Current
Theatre Director
Various Theatres
01.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Aquinas College
Accelerated Master in Education - Elementary Education
Aquinas College