Karen Davis
Blackshear,GA
Summary
Dynamic Pre-K Teacher and Assistant Director at Lisa Gill, skilled in lesson planning and fostering social-emotional learning. Successfully implemented individualized education plans, enhancing student engagement and development. Collaborated effectively with parents and educators, ensuring a positive classroom environment and promoting child development through tailored instructional strategies.
Diligent with rich background in early childhood education, fostering nurturing and interactive learning environment. Implemented creative curricula and engaging activities to promote cognitive and social development. Demonstrated effective classroom management and strong communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher and Assistant Director
Lisa Gill
02.2010 - 01.2014
- Assisted in developing engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive and inclusive environment
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged social skills and teamwork among students
- Implemented daily routines to promote consistency and structure for young learners
- Observed student interactions to assess developmental progress and identify individual needs
- Collaborated with parents to communicate student progress and address concerns effectively
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and classroom techniques
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Paraprofessional
Hoboken Elementary
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to support academic development.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, promoting social-emotional learning initiatives.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and skills.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Paraprofessional
Nahunta Elementary
08.1996 - 05.2006
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Supported classroom management to maintain a conducive learning environment.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student comprehension and engagement.
- Collaborated with educators to develop instructional resources tailored to student needs.
- Provided assistance during assessments, ensuring students understood instructions clearly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Education
GED -
Okefenokee Technical College
Waycross, GA09-1994
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Social-emotional learning
- Individualized education plans
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Child supervision
- Child development
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher and Assistant Director
Lisa Gill
02.2010 - 01.2014
Paraprofessional
Hoboken Elementary
08.2008 - 05.2010
Paraprofessional
Nahunta Elementary
08.1996 - 05.2006
GED -
Okefenokee Technical College