Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
Teacher

Karan Palmer

Lake Charles,Louisiana

Summary

Knowledgeable educator with a proven track record at Calcasieu Parish School Board, adept at fostering student engagement and success through innovative lesson planning and effective classroom management. Skilled in building relationships and utilizing critical thinking to enhance learning experiences, ensuring all students thrive in a supportive environment. Building parental involving to ensure students best possible learning experience.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Calcasieu Parish School Board
08.2015 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance educational programs and initiatives.
  • Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to ensure academic growth.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Teacher

Charter Schools USA
08.2012 - 05.2015
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and engagement.
  • 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.
  • Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.

Teacher

CDI Head Start
11.2010 - 08.2012
  • Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster cognitive and social development.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities that encouraged creativity and critical thinking skills.
  • Collaborated with parents to address individual student needs and enhance learning experiences.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.

Education

Bachelor of General Studies - Early Childhood Education

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
05-2005

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Tutor during summer months

Interests

Community service

Timeline

Teacher

Calcasieu Parish School Board
08.2015 - Current

Teacher

Charter Schools USA
08.2012 - 05.2015

Teacher

CDI Head Start
11.2010 - 08.2012

Bachelor of General Studies - Early Childhood Education

McNeese State University
Karan Palmer