CLAUDIA KONKUS
Westminster,Maryland
Summary
Dynamic and passionate educator from Carroll County Public Schools with experiecne adeveloping and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Adept in classroom management and curriculum development. Excelled in fostering student engagement, motivation and critical thinking, evidenced by enhanced academic performance. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and fluent in German, effectively integrated technology and cultural awareness into lessons, significantly enriching the learning environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Carroll County Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Liberal Arts
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - German
UMBC
Catonsville, MD05-2012
Midwife - Midwifery
University College of Kassel
Kassel06-1990
Skills
- Classroom management, motivating students and conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning, curriculum development and implementation
- student assessment, performance assessments, state mandated testing
- Student engagement and behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset, collaborative learning, project based learning
- Classroom instruction with differentiation
- Classroom technology
- FLUENT IN German
Timeline
Teacher
Carroll County Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
Master of Arts - Liberal Arts
McDaniel College
Bachelor of Arts - German
UMBC
Midwife - Midwifery
University College of Kassel
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