Karen Heaton
Port Angeles
Summary
Hard working and caring educator with a proven track record at Kent School District, adept at implementing curriculum and utilizing classroom technology to foster student learning. Skilled in building relationships and serving diverse communities, Effectively motivated ELL and K-5 students, enhancing their academic success and ensuring a positive learning environment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Kent School District
01.1977 - 06.2010
- Created engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning
- Encouraged a positive learning environment
- Collaborated with educators and paras to develop instructional materials aligned with curriculum standards
- Participated and taught professional development classes
- Utilized educational technology tools
- Monitored student progress
- Communicated with parents and teachers to support student success
- Taught ELL students and worked with two para-professionals to maximize the success of students with diverse backgrounds in the regular classrooom.
- Administered state testing and completed progress reports
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WABachelor of Arts - Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WASkills
- Elementary education
- Classroom technology
- Curriculum implementation
- Relationship building
- Serving diverse communities
- ESL- english as second language
- Student motivation
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom
- Received the Gates Leadership Grant-Participated in technology training provided through the Gates Foundation, received a personal laptop and seven computers with software for my classroom, and a SmartBoard for integrating online learning opportunities for my students
- Developed an after-school homework club for ELL students
Timeline
Teacher
Kent School District
01.1977 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
City University of Seattle
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Washington University
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