KAREN CARTER
Teacher
Blackwood,New Jersey
Summary
I am a friendly and energetic teacher with many years in early childhood education. I am looking for a career change that still includes helping people . I always been motivated to help children and their parents by providing them with support and community resources to meet their needs. I am a very dedicated woman with a positive work ethic with great communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
The Cadence Academy
Sicklerville, New Jersey
07.2023 - 10.2024
Early Childhood Teacher
The Malvern School Of Erial
Erial , New Jersey
03.2013 - 11.2020
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, colors and self help skills.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Director
B.P.U.M Child Development Center
Blackwood, NJ
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
Teacher/ Acting Assistant Director
Children of America
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Developed lesson plans to facilitate engaging and effective learning experiences.
- Assisted in classroom management to create a positive educational environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
- Implemented technology tools to support student learning and engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Preschool Lead Teacher
B.P.U.M Child Development Center
Blackwood, NJ
01.2010 - 03.2011
- Planned and prepared activities for students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
Teacher
B.P.U.M Child Development Center
Blackwood, NJ
08.2008 - 01.2010
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Education
Director's Certification
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Camden, NJ2011
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ2010
Associate of Science - Education
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ2008
High School Diploma -
Williamstown High School
Williamstown, NJ1987
Skills
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Developing Social Skills
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Nurturing Environment
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Role Playing and Interaction Methods
- Student Engagement and Development
- Teacher Observation
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Play-Based Learning
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Imaginative Play Promotion
Accomplishments
I was chosen and my First Step room was awarded a model classroom. I trained other teacher's from other centers at The Malvern School.
Timeline
Teacher/ Acting Assistant Director
Children of America
01.2025 - 10.2025
Teacher
The Cadence Academy
07.2023 - 10.2024
Early Childhood Teacher
The Malvern School Of Erial
03.2013 - 11.2020
Preschool Lead Teacher
B.P.U.M Child Development Center
01.2010 - 03.2011
Director
B.P.U.M Child Development Center
08.2008 - 05.2012
Teacher
B.P.U.M Child Development Center
08.2008 - 01.2010
Director's Certification
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rowan University
Associate of Science - Education
Camden County College
High School Diploma -
Williamstown High School