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Karen Compton

Rockford,IL

Summary

Skilled reading specialist and educator proficient in successful interventions. Familiar with diverse techniques and strategies to improve student abilities at all levels. Forward-thinking individual with love of reading and dedication to educating students. Offering more than 12 years of assessing skills and enacting engaging lesson plans.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reading Interventionist

Rockford Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
  • Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.

ASAP Curriculum Support and Tutoring

Rockford Public School
03.2013 - Current

Developed curriculum for enrichment activities for students attending the program. Managed tutors and integrated clubs for the ASAP program at West Middle School. Maintained teacher and district communication as well as solved behavioral obstacles to ensure student success.

ELA Teacher

Rockford Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on teaching strategies and best practices for ELA education.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs and ensure student success.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making to identify areas of improvement within the curriculum and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
  • Enhanced student comprehension of complex texts through targeted reading strategies and guided practice activities.

Social Science Teacher

Rockford Public Schools
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.

Teacher - 4th Grade

Community School Of Rockford
08.2007 - 05.2010
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Education

Master of Arts - Reading Specialist

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Rockford College
Rockford, IL
05.2012

Skills

  • Phonics Instruction
  • Vocabulary building
  • Student Records Management
  • Student Motivation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Literary Analysis
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Writing instruction
  • Collaborative learning

Certification

English as a Second Language, Olivet Nazarene University, 2021

Timeline

Reading Interventionist

Rockford Public Schools
08.2021 - Current

Social Science Teacher

Rockford Public Schools
01.2021 - 06.2021

ASAP Curriculum Support and Tutoring

Rockford Public School
03.2013 - Current

ELA Teacher

Rockford Public Schools
08.2012 - Current

Teacher - 4th Grade

Community School Of Rockford
08.2007 - 05.2010

Master of Arts - Reading Specialist

Olivet Nazarene University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Rockford College

English as a Second Language, Olivet Nazarene University, 2021

Karen Compton