Karen Asiedu
Westchester,NY
Summary
Innovative educator, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Committed to education, youth development and advocacy. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in school settings .
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Bricolage Academy
New Orleans, United States
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented coursework, designed to teach 90 students literature, grammar, spelling, creative and informational writing techniques.
- Utilized various media to present culturally relevant and engaging activities and lessons.
- Encouraged authentic and academic use of technology and social networking.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between students.
Special Education Teacher
Kipp New Orleans Schools
New Orleans, United States
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for 15 students.
- Created and implemented lesson plans for fifth - graders, with specific learning disabilities, speech impairments and ADHD.
- Differentiated activities and goals to meet each student’s needs and abilities.
Legal Extern
My Sisters' Place
New York, NY
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Outreach to other service providers and updated referral information.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Supervised appointment scheduling for attorneys and made adjustments and changes through various databases.
- Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
Communications Intern
Penn State Student Engagement Network
University Park, PA
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed the Engagement Space, interacted with students, and conducted surveys.
- Served as a liaison to student engagement and engaged scholarship opportunities.
- Created documents, fliers, emails, pamphlets, visual aids, and other marketing materials.
- Assisted with SEN programs and meetings by researching, compiling, and reviewing information for office projects and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
Penn State University
University Park, PA05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - (Minor) French Language And Literature
Penn State University
University Park, PA05.2018
Skills
- Excellent written & verbal communicator
- Trauma - informed
- Teaching & Group facilitation
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Needs assessment
- Multicultural competence
- Counseling best practices
- Progress evaluations & monitoring
Affiliations
- Corps Member, Teach For America
Timeline
Educator
Bricolage Academy
07.2019 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher
Kipp New Orleans Schools
07.2018 - 07.2019
Legal Extern
My Sisters' Place
01.2018 - 05.2018
Communications Intern
Penn State Student Engagement Network
05.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
Penn State University
Bachelor of Arts - (Minor) French Language And Literature
Penn State University
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