Julie Keen

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Created class workouts for over 100 students ages 4-14 in the Tiny Tiger and Karate for Kids classes.
• Collaborated with and led other instructors in workouts and planning sessions.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

• Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
• Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
• Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
• Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.

• Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
• Enriched classroom experiences with regular guest speakers from relevant scientific fields, exposing students to real-world applications of course material.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest trends in education and continually refine teaching methodologies.
• Established clear classroom expectations and maintained consistent discipline to promote an orderly and focused learning atmosphere.
• Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
• Teaching 7th Grade Life Science

• Educated clients on the benefits of a consistent yoga practice for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall mental clarity.
• Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
• Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
• Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.

• Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
• Taught 4th Grade Social Studies and Bible
• Taught 6th Grade Literature
• Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
• Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
• Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.

• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Boosted student participation through the implementation of interactive group activities and peer collaboration exercises.
• Organized field trips related to the curriculum content, offering students firsthand exposure to scientific processes at work outside the classroom setting.
• Taught 6th Grade Earth Science
• Taught 7th Grade Life Science

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Reading Endorsement

Coaching Endorsement

Middle School Science Certification

I have taken two classes from University of Phoenix towards professional development and a Master's Degree.

Technology for the Educator - 2019

Multimedia for the Educator - 2018

I also attended a Literacy Workshop with fellow teachers at the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 2007.