Carmen Knighton
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Accomplished educator and leader with experience developing and implementing school-wide programs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Detention Facility- Teacher, SEL team
Sacramento County Office Of Education
03.2023 - Current
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds
- Attend and participate in professional development
- Implement lessons using differentiation by using visuals, audio, and hands-on strategies to ensure equity in student’s learning
- Monitoring student progress thorough assessment
- Maintain open communication with faculty, students, and their families
- Attend Social Emotional Learning meetings and contribute useful ideas for lesson plans and strategies to use in the classroom.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Samuel Jackman Middle School- Teacher, PBIS team
Elk Grove Unified School District
08.2015 - 12.2021
- Implement lessons using differentiation by using visuals, audio, and hands-on strategies to ensure equity in student’s learning
- Maintain open communication with students, department chair and staff, and families
- As a part of the PBIS team I was able to help solve problems that were analyzed according to school data and statistics
- Collaborate with PBIS team to come up with activities to encourage positive behavior and develop an action plan to maintain a positive climate on campus.
- Developed tailored instructional materials for students of varying abilities, ensuring individualized attention and support.
- Mentored new teachers to help them acclimate to the school culture and implement effective teaching strategies.
Education
M.Ed. -
National University
Sacramento, CA01.2018
B.S.- Kinesiology -
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona, CA06.2014
Skills
- Decision making
- Problem-solving skills
- Data interpretation
- Strategic thinking
- Results-oriented
- Adaptability
- Assessments
- Resource Allocation and Evaluation
- Performance Tracking
- Project Analysis
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Youth Detention Facility- Teacher, SEL team
Sacramento County Office Of Education
03.2023 - Current
Samuel Jackman Middle School- Teacher, PBIS team
Elk Grove Unified School District
08.2015 - 12.2021
M.Ed. -
National University
B.S.- Kinesiology -
California State Polytechnic University
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