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Karen Carnahan

Educator
Kiowa,CO

Summary

I have spent all of my teaching career in a rural community. I am passionate about creating a learning environment where students are empowered and supported in reaching their full potential. I am devoted to data driven instruction and teaching the whole child. I believe in taking a proactive approach to problem solving and the power of a positive attitude.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Elementary Teacher

Kiowa Schools
Kiowa, CO
08.2012 - Current
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Utilized standards based grading system to provide feedback on progress and student performance.
  • Collaborated with administrators and colleagues on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Analyzed data on a bi-weekly basis to plan and organize school wide reading intervention program.
  • Title 1 coordinator.
  • Wrote and maintained READ plans.
  • Coordinated monthly family engagement programs.
  • Developed cross curricular units of study.
  • Developed Native American Unit of Study for the district in part of our mascot compliance agreement.
  • Mentor Teacher
  • MTSS team member
  • Summer School coordinator and teacher

4th Grade Teacher

Center Consolidated School District
Center, CO
01.2012 - 07.2012
  • Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Collaborated with administrators and grade level colleagues on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Was coached by West Ed as part of the schools turnaround plan.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO
08.2007 - 12.2011

Skills

Classroom Management

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Timeline

Elementary Teacher

Kiowa Schools
08.2012 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

Center Consolidated School District
01.2012 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Adams State University
08.2007 - 12.2011

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