Karen Arnold
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator and administrative professional with a proven track record at Highland Park ISD, adept in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Excelled in fostering student engagement through educational technology and collaborative learning, significantly enhancing lesson planning and technology implementation. Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills as a library assistant, ensuring efficient information access and support. Enthusiastic teacher dedicated to inspiring students to understand and appreciate rights, privileges and civic duties. Cultivates understanding of geographical, historical, cultural and political factors that influence world regions. Motivates students to develop sound opinions based on research of facts regarding national and global politics and economics.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher - 5th Grade
Highland Park ISD
2004.08 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
School Secretary
HPISD
2001.08 - 2004.07
- Processed student registrations and withdrawals.
- Answered multi-line telephones and greeted visitors and parents to facilitate office operations.
- Maintained an up-to-date database of student records, safeguarding confidential information while providing easy access when needed.
- Performed clerical and administrative support duties to optimize workflow procedures.
Library Assistant
HPISD
1998.08 - 2001.07
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Maintained a well-organized collection through diligent shelving, shelf-reading, and inventory management tasks.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.1971
High School Diploma -
Nicholls High School
New Orleans, LA05.1967
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Educational technology
- Classroom Management
- Technology Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative learning
- Group Instruction
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher - 5th Grade
Highland Park ISD
2004.08 - Current
School Secretary
HPISD
2001.08 - 2004.07
Library Assistant
HPISD
1998.08 - 2001.07
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Louisiana Tech University
High School Diploma -
Nicholls High School
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