Karen Austin-Bright

• Supported students with disabilities in daily academic tasks and classroom activities.
• Assisted teachers in developing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
• Implemented behavioral management strategies to enhance student engagement and learning.
• Collaborated with special education team to monitor student progress and adapt instruction.
• Regularly tracked and monitored academic progress.
• Administered assessments.
• Developed behavior management programs.
• Added my personal instructional materials and my years of education to find ways to help each child succeed.
• Developed trust of students through consistency and reliability. Many of these children had experienced in-home abuses.

• Developed supportive relationships with students to promote confidence and participation.
• Assisted in assessing student progress through observations and feedback.
• Implemented lesson plans to facilitate student understanding and engagement.
• Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students.

• Certified teacher of grades K-5

• Taught grade Kindergarten 7 years

• Developed and aligned curriculum with state

standards and benchmarks.

• Created assessments to align with state

guidelines.

• Entered all scores into computer programs and

kept detailed records.

• Taught developmentally and academically

appropriate lessons to each grade level with a

an “experience based” approach.

• Worked intently on a positive classroom

management strategy of inclusion and

acceptance.

• Diligently involved parents in the classroom as

well as maintained regular newsletters and notes.

• Assessed student performance to tailor instructional approaches and support diverse learning needs.
• Utilized technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
• Analyzed assessment data to drive instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
• Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
• Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Created academic learning centers in all grade levels for students to practice skill reinforcement.
• Taught Kindergarten students to read through the use of phonics, sight words, blending, chunking, and easy readers. Taught them to write what they were learning in their journals.
• Implemented individualized motivational plans to assist students struggling in behavior. Worked closely with school psychologist, counselor, and parents.
• Worked closely with specialist team on IEP plans to address student issues in the classroom.

K-12 Music Endorsement