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Karen Clark

Pine Bluff,AR

Summary

Dedicated Dyslexia Interventionist and Critical Reading teacher focused on building each student's strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, regularity and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Detail-oriented Reading Teacher experienced in lesson planning and individual student learning strategies. Seeking an opportunity to bring further success to an organization through positive student engagement both in group and individual instruction.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Dyslexia Interventionist

Pine Bluff School District
Pine Bluff, AR
08.2020 - Current
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.

  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
  • Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
  • Encouraged students to be understanding of others.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents.
  • Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
  • Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
  • Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.

Daycare Teacher

Academy of Learning
Pine Bluff, AR
08.1998 - Current
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.

Credit Recovery Teacher

Pine Bluff School District
Pine Bluff, AR
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations to maintain an appropriate student learning environment.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms and hallways,
  • Participated in workshops, trainings, and conferences to improve educational skills.

Critical Reading Teacher

Pine Bluff School District
Pine Bluff, AR
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills.
  • Tutored and provided assistance after school to students in need of additional reading help.
  • Proctored tests and graded papers.
  • Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
  • Communicated positively with students through engaging conversations.
  • Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy to students.
  • Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
  • Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
  • Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
  • Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.

Special Education Teacher

Pine Bluff School District
Pine Bluff, AR
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
  • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
  • Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
  • Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
  • Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
  • Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
  • Employed cutting-edge teaching technologies to meet learning objectives and enhance student experience.
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
  • Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
  • Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.

Special Education Teacher

Little Rock School District
Little Rock, AR
08.2014 - 08.2018
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents.
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with their individual needs.
  • Implemented specialized tests to evaluate literacy performance.
  • Successfully transitioned sixth graders into the middle school setting and eighth graders into the high school setting.
  • Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership.
  • Provided specialized classroom instruction to a broad range of students with developmental disorders, including autism.
  • Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences.
  • Encouraged students to be understanding of others.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.

Special Education Teacher

Pine Bluff School District
Pine Bluff, AR
08.1991 - 06.2014
  • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
  • Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
  • Employed cutting-edge teaching technologies to meet learning objectives and enhance student experience.
  • Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
  • Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
  • Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR
1990

Master of Science - Early Childhood

University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Skills

  • Scheduling proficiency
  • Competent in Smartboard technology
  • Fast learner
  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • MS Office proficient
  • Personalized instruction
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Behavioral/cognitive skills development
  • Creative lesson plan development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Job Readiness Training
  • Motivating Students
  • Active Listening
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Skills Assessment

Timeline

Credit Recovery Teacher

Pine Bluff School District
07.2024 - 06.2025

Critical Reading Teacher

Pine Bluff School District
08.2022 - 05.2023

Dyslexia Interventionist

Pine Bluff School District
08.2020 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Pine Bluff School District
08.2018 - 06.2020

Special Education Teacher

Little Rock School District
08.2014 - 08.2018

Daycare Teacher

Academy of Learning
08.1998 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Pine Bluff School District
08.1991 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Master of Science - Early Childhood

University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff

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