Karen Blaisdell
Auburn
Summary
Seasoned at Auburn Maine School District, specializing in individualized instruction and hands-on learning. Skilled in leveraging technology to enhance student engagement and foster a collaborative classroom environment. Committed to differentiated instruction, ensuring all students achieve their academic goals through tailored lesson planning and effective classroom management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Auburn Maine School District
08.2016 - Current
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Educational Technician
Marshwood Middle School
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Developed individualized learning plans for specific student.
- Coordinated with teachers to integrate special ed student into classrooms.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized assistance.
Educational Technician
Hanson Elementary School
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Coordinated with teachers to integrate special ed students into classrooms.
- Resolved student conflicts to develop creative, mutually-satisfactory solutions.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Middle School Science and Math Teacher
Strafford Elementary School
08.2002 - 08.2008
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful instruction to improve math and science skills of students.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum Development And Online Learning
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05-1992
Skills
- Licensed in Maine
- Individualized instruction
- Technology use
- Student assessment
- Lesson planning
- Hands-on learning
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Auburn Maine School District
08.2016 - Current
Educational Technician
Marshwood Middle School
08.2014 - 08.2016
Educational Technician
Hanson Elementary School
10.2012 - 06.2014
Middle School Science and Math Teacher
Strafford Elementary School
08.2002 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Curriculum Development And Online Learning
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Fitchburg State University
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