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Karen Cameron

Hobart,IN

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Chicago Public Schools, adept at fostering student engagement through differentiated instruction and collaborative learning. Skilled in classroom management and parent-teacher communication, I successfully enhanced student outcomes and increased parental involvement, ensuring a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Science Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
  • Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
  • Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.

Praxis Instructor

Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN
01.2010 - 01.2021

I helped teacher candidates get their licenses to become teachers. I taught math, reading and language arts

Math & Science Teacher

East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
East Chicago, IN
08.2016 - 06.2019
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Teacher

Gary Public School
Gary, IN
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.

Adjunct Professor

Indiana University NW
Gary, IN
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Taught Area of expertise courses, providing instruction to up to Number undergraduate students.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
  • Empowered students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
  • Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.

Teacher

Anew Life
Gary, IN
07.2014 - 08.2015

I helped students to obtain a G.E.D who had dropped out of school and also prisoners who wanted an early release.

Teacher

Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Gary, IN
08.2010 - 06.2014
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
  • Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
  • Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.

Education

Bachelor - Education

Calumet College
Whiting, IN
05.2010

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL
05.1999

Bachelor - Criminal Justice

Indiana University NW
Gary, IN
05.1988

Associate Degree -

Indiana University NW
Gary, IN
05.1986

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Classroom instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative learning
  • Student-centered learning
  • Student assessment
  • Learning strategies

Accomplishments

I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Calumet College .

Affiliations

Union Delegate for Chicago Teachers Union

Member of Indiana University Alumni Association

Member of Calumet College Alumni Association

Teacher representative for the Local School Council

Timeline

Science Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
08.2019 - Current

Math & Science Teacher

East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
08.2016 - 06.2019

Teacher

Gary Public School
08.2015 - 06.2016

Adjunct Professor

Indiana University NW
08.2014 - 05.2016

Teacher

Anew Life
07.2014 - 08.2015

Teacher

Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
08.2010 - 06.2014

Praxis Instructor

Calumet College of St. Joseph
01.2010 - 01.2021

Bachelor - Education

Calumet College

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Prairie State College

Bachelor - Criminal Justice

Indiana University NW

Associate Degree -

Indiana University NW
Karen Cameron