Karen Clubb
Boonville,MO
Summary
Skilled educator bringing expertise in documentation, reporting and compliance. Top skills in organizing materials, prioritizing tasks and building relationships with staff, students and parents. 8-year track record of successfully maintaining a positive learning environment. Able to maintain a calm approach in high conflict situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Development Teacher
University Of Missouri
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by implementing developmentally appropriate activities and materials in the classroom.
- Promoted social-emotional growth in children through hands-on experiences and play-based learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a curriculum that supported child development goals and nurtured individual strengths.
- Increased parent involvement by organizing events, conferences, and workshops focused on child development strategies.
- Preparing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum activities that foster and encourage children’s development.
- Demonstrating effective early childhood teaching and classroom management skills to undergraduate students.
Direct Support Staff
Unlimited Opportunities Inc.
08.2021 - Current
- Organized student activates and curriculum within a safe and clean learning environment.
- Assisted disabled students to support independence and well being.
- Demonstrated positive self reflection and peer interaction within small group settings.
- Monitored student progress and provided detailed documentation on individualized goals.
- Collaborated with support team regularly to ensure maximum support and progress were met for each student.
- Maintained positive relationships with families and care givers of 30+ students.
Paraprofessional Educator
Boonville R-1 School District
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided support to help students with special needs and behavioral needs learn and grow.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support lesson delivery.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs and planed goals appropriately.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Early Intervention Specialist & Paraprofessional
Boonville R-1 School District
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Taught early language foundations to individual and small groups.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving skills through active exploration games and activities.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Stayed current on state guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in Missouri.
- Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost program outreach across Boonville Missouri.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility.
- Developed budget for center and established controls to adhere to budget.
- Developed strong trustworthy relationships with guardians and families within the community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education & Special Education
Moberly Area Community College/ University of MO
Columbia, MO05.2027
High School Diploma -
Boonville R-1 School District
Boonville, MO05.2012
Skills
- Behavior Modification
- Lesson Planning
- Skill-Building Support
- Activity Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Crisis Management
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Child Development Teacher
University Of Missouri
06.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Boonville R-1 School District
01.2022 - 06.2023
Direct Support Staff
Unlimited Opportunities Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Early Intervention Specialist & Paraprofessional
Boonville R-1 School District
07.2017 - 08.2021
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self
07.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education & Special Education
Moberly Area Community College/ University of MO
High School Diploma -
Boonville R-1 School District
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