Karen Aschliman
Windsor,CO
Summary
Dedicated educator and advocate with a passion for the transformative power of education. Driven to solve problems, bring joy, and innovate engaging ways for students to connect with content. Excel in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement, with a strong focus on high standards and achieving results. Reputation for team collaboration and flexibility, allowing for adaptation to changing needs while maintaining reliability. Possess skills to foster a positive learning environment and promote critical thinking.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English Teacher
Weld RE-4 School District
10.2008 - 08.2024
- Lead, collaborate and communicate with my team, departments, administration, teachers, parents, and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings and programming
- Research, develop, and enrich professional and technical skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
- Boosted students'' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
- Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
- Prepared students for standardized tests by reviewing essential skills, administering practice exams, and providing constructive feedback on performance.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Fostered a love of literature among students by introducing engaging texts from diverse genres, authors, time periods, and cultures.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected English content with other subject areas.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
Journalist
Times West Virginian
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Responsible for researching and writing informational news articles and stories about events using a fair and unbiased perspective
- Conducted interviews with experts, gathering first-hand accounts of events and organizing an outline into a cohesive, interesting story
Catering Manager
Embassy Suites by Hilton
08.1997 - 01.2003
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Meticulous attention to event details
- Liaised with customers, sales staff, chefs, and specialized catering equipment providers
- Maintained accurate records
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education - English And Journalism
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV12-2007
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts and Management
Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts
Skills
- Group leadership
- Team teaching
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Public speaking
- Editing and proofreading
- Curriculum development
- Proficient in Microsoft, Google, Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Weld RE-4 School District
10.2008 - 08.2024
Journalist
Times West Virginian
09.2004 - 05.2005
Catering Manager
Embassy Suites by Hilton
08.1997 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Education - English And Journalism
Fairmont State University
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts and Management
Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts
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