Charmaine Kalpen
Killeen
Summary
Knowledgeable business teacher with strong foundation in career and technical education. Demonstrated success in developing hands-on curriculum and guiding students toward practical skill acquisition. Proven ability to integrate industry standards and foster collaborative learning environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business CTE Teacher
Killeen Independent School District (KISD) Career Center
01.2021 - Current
- Teach courses in Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, and Accounting I and II
- Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that align with curriculum standards
- Foster an engaging and interactive classroom environment to enhance student learning
- Guide students in understanding fundamental business concepts and real-world applications
- Prepare students for DECA competitive events, focusing on both written and practical skills
- Mentor and support students in developing business plans, marketing strategies, and financial statements
- Organize and coordinate DECA-related activities, including fundraising and community service projects
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular projects and enhance the CTE program
Marketing/Hospitality & Tourism CTE Teacher
Broward County Public School District - South Broward High School
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Oversaw the NAF Academy of Hospitality and Tourism in the Career and Technical Education Academic Department
- Instructed and engaged students in courses such as Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism, Event Planning, Hospitality and Marketing Management, Professional Ethics, and Technology for Hospitality and Tourism
- Organized initiatives to expose student leaders to entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, business, hospitality, tourism, and sports entertainment industries
- Coordinated field trips for real-world job experiences and community outreach programs
- Prepared students for industry certification examinations in Microsoft Office to enhance job prospects and employability
- Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) - Cambridge Program, 08/19 - 06/2021
- National Academy Foundation (NAF) - Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT) Coordinator
- DECA Advisor, 08/18 - 06/2021
- College Career Transition (CCT) Advisor, 08/18 - 06/2019
AP Macroeconomics/Social Studies Teacher
Muscogee County Public School District (MSCD) - G. W. Carver STEM High School
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Supervised eight teachers in the social studies department
- Coordinated department and collaborative content area meetings
- Prepared reports and participated in revising the school improvement plan
- Instructed students in economics and AP College Board curriculums
- Organized and planned yearly activities for junior-senior prom
- Social Studies Department Chair
- Leadership Committee
- Partners in Education (PIE) Committee
- Academic Recovery Program Committee (ARP) Instructional Remediation
- Social Studies Professional Learning Committee, MCSD
HS Teacher Social Studies/AP Macroeconomics
Jordan Vocational High School
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Provided instruction in co-taught and pull-out learning environments
- Coordinated junior class activities, including fundraising
- Supervised class officers in organizing junior-senior prom
- HS Teacher Social Studies/Economics, 08/2010 - 06/2016
- Secondary Special Education Teacher (9-12), 08/2007 - 06/2016
Secondary Special Education Teacher (6-8)
Eddy Middle School
01.2005 - 08.2007
- Instructed Math to seventh-grade students in a pull-out classroom setting
- Taught Social Studies and Language Arts in a co-taught setting for seventh and eighth graders
Computer Education Teacher (6-8)
Miami-Dade County Public School District (MDCPS) - Jose Marti Middle School
10.1998 - 10.2004
- Taught computer science to regular and special education students
- Advised the Future Educators of America (FFEA) club
Education
Master of Science - Management
ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY
Miami, FL05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Data Processing
FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Miami, FL05.1997
Skills
- Instructional Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Organization and Management
- Student Engagement and Motivation
- Complex Learning Target Setting
- Creative Success Criteria Implementation
- Strong Communication, Writing, and Organizational Skills
- Conducting Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Professional Development and Learning Units
- Learning Sciences International (LSI) Training
- Creating a Positive and Inclusive Learning Environment
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experienced with Infinite Campus (Grade Reporting)
- Achieve 3000 (Lexile Reading)
- CANVAS (Learning Management System)
- Smartboard Technologies
- Prom Coordinator
- Fundraising
- Teaching strategies
- Technical skills
- Project-based learning
- Collaborative teaching
- Multimedia integration
- Real-world application
- Competency-based learning
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of the business, marketing, and finance department, in conjunction to the professional organization (Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) DECA.
- Achieved top-three placement at the district DECA competition through effectively helping with providing strategic guidance and support in developing marketing plans and presentation skills, contributing to students' preparation and success in the program.
Certification
- Business and Finance Grades (6-12), 01/03/2022, 11/30/2027, Texas Educator Certificate
- Special Education Grades (EC-12), 01/03/2022, 11/30/2027, Texas Educator Certificate
- AP Economics Institute Certificate, 06/2012, Present
Affiliations
- DECA
Timeline
Business CTE Teacher
Killeen Independent School District (KISD) Career Center
01.2021 - Current
Marketing/Hospitality & Tourism CTE Teacher
Broward County Public School District - South Broward High School
08.2018 - 06.2021
AP Macroeconomics/Social Studies Teacher
Muscogee County Public School District (MSCD) - G. W. Carver STEM High School
08.2016 - 05.2018
HS Teacher Social Studies/AP Macroeconomics
Jordan Vocational High School
08.2012 - 06.2016
Secondary Special Education Teacher (6-8)
Eddy Middle School
01.2005 - 08.2007
Computer Education Teacher (6-8)
Miami-Dade County Public School District (MDCPS) - Jose Marti Middle School
10.1998 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Data Processing
FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
- Business and Finance Grades (6-12), 01/03/2022, 11/30/2027, Texas Educator Certificate
- Special Education Grades (EC-12), 01/03/2022, 11/30/2027, Texas Educator Certificate
- AP Economics Institute Certificate, 06/2012, Present
Master of Science - Management
ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY
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