Karen Chin
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Reading Teacher with experience in:
enhancing student literacy through individualized learning and phonics instruction;
building strong parent-teacher relations; and
tailoring interventions for the needs of the student.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Teacher
Southeastern MA Educational Collaborative
10.2010 - Current
- Create positive and engaging environment in classroom that encourages literacy skills.
- Utilize effective instructional strategies during small group instruction to boost student fluency.
- Implement individualized interventions to support readers and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
- Tutor and assist after-school students requiring additional help with reading.
Teacher
Southeastern MA Educational Collaborative
10.1995 - 10.2009
- 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.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies/ Education
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA06.1978
Skills
Teacher Collaboration
Student needs assessment
Progress Evaluations
Guided Reading
Phonics Instruction
Fluency Building
Individualized Learning
Parent-teacher relations
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Safety Care Certification
- Wilson Reading System Certification - Wilson Language Training
- Orton Gillingham Comprehensive Training
- 7 D License
Timeline
Reading Teacher
Southeastern MA Educational Collaborative
10.2010 - Current
Teacher
Southeastern MA Educational Collaborative
10.1995 - 10.2009
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Safety Care Certification
- Wilson Reading System Certification - Wilson Language Training
- Orton Gillingham Comprehensive Training
- 7 D License
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies/ Education
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
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