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Work History
Education
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sewing, knitting, crocheting, gardening, and enjoying our pets
Timeline

Karen Fowler

Batesville,IN

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

I taught EMH Primary for 4 yeas and Learning Disability classes for 15 years- some years self-contained and some Resource classes. I traveled with some students to regular classes.

My last 7 years I was able to teach Math, Life Science, and Social Studies in regular, honors, and advanced students. After I retired, I was an Adult Education teacher

with 4 years as tutor and teacher for adult students pursuing special skills, GED diplomas and remedial assistance. Skilled in teaching methodologies for overcoming reading disabilities and past obstacles. Kind advocate for learning at all age and ability levels. Dependable and punctual, displaying sensitivity in working with culturally diverse student population. Excellent listening and communication skills.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook and Server

Leavenworth General Store
09.2014 - 06.2017
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Took food orders and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

GED Instructor

Goodwill Industries of Louisville
08.2001 - 07.2004
  • Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
  • Facilitated traditional, online and hands-on training for over 12 students to promote effective, tailored learning.
  • Handled admissions and attendance reports for 30+ students in professional education course.
  • Developed vocational training program curricula and objectives.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.

Teacher- Middle School

Jefferson County Public Schoola
08.1994 - 07.2001
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Individual Tutor, After School

Huntington Learning Center
08.1994 - 08.1995
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
  • Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.

Special Education Teacher- Middle School

Jefferson County Public Schools
08.1979 - 06.1994
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Special Education Teacher- Primary

Jefferson County Public Schools
08.1974 - 06.1978
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Quality Control Inspector

Phillip Morris Company
09.1973 - 01.1974
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.

Teacher's Assistant

Jefferson County Public Schools
06.1969 - 08.1969
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.

Education

No Degree- 15 Hours Toward PHD - Rank 1

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
05.2005

Master of Arts - Neurologically Impaired And Behavioral Disorders

University of Louisville, Louisville
08.1978

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education W/Dual Certificate EMH

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
05.1973
  • Dean's List, Summer, 1971
  • Deans List, Spring Semester, 1972
  • Deans list, summer,1973
  • Deans List. Fall & Spring, 1973

Graduated 5/13/73. BA in Elementary ED w/Dual cert. EMH


*Deans Scholar in all classes in Graduate School

Received Master of Education with Major in Learning and Behavioral Disorders


Received Rank 1 with Economics Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching was my favorite, 2005

I won an Award at State Level for the Curriculum I wrote to teach my students

Liberal Arts And General Studies

Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY
06.1971

High School Diploma -

Seneca High School, Louisville, KY
05.1969
  • FTA Member
  • French Club Member

Skills

      I am skilled at improving and overcoming math and reading deficiencies

      I am team player

        I am an encourager and positive person

        I have taught many ages and subjects in my career

sewing, knitting, crocheting, gardening, and enjoying our pets

The year I retired, I took group knitting lessons at a terrific yarn store in Louisville. I made a poncho!

I have made many things for gifts, and for my 2 grandchildren. My daughters told me that they had enough scarves!!

I learned crochet from a book. I am a better knitter than a crocheter.


I love to plant flowers in all of the yards we have owned.


I am an animal lover. All animals! Another wonderful thing that I did after retirement. I took a class for 30 hours at the Louisville Zoo. I became a

docent. I was able to teach zoo visitors or people in the vicinity about animals that were in the Meta Zoo.

We could check snakes, ferrets. Madagascar roaches, bearded dragons (lizard), etc.

When we moved to the country in 2006, I was able to have 2 horses that I adored. We had 3 dogs, 2 cats, and our horses. One of the cats moved with us to Batesville and lived to be 17 years old.

Timeline

Cook and Server - Leavenworth General Store
09.2014 - 06.2017
GED Instructor - Goodwill Industries of Louisville
08.2001 - 07.2004
Teacher- Middle School - Jefferson County Public Schoola
08.1994 - 07.2001
Individual Tutor, After School - Huntington Learning Center
08.1994 - 08.1995
Special Education Teacher- Middle School - Jefferson County Public Schools
08.1979 - 06.1994
Special Education Teacher- Primary - Jefferson County Public Schools
08.1974 - 06.1978
Quality Control Inspector - Phillip Morris Company
09.1973 - 01.1974
University of Louisville - No Degree- 15 Hours Toward PHD, Rank 1
University of Louisville - Master of Arts, Neurologically Impaired And Behavioral Disorders
University of Louisville - Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education W/Dual Certificate EMH
Georgetown College - , Liberal Arts And General Studies
Seneca High School - High School Diploma,
Teacher's Assistant - Jefferson County Public Schools
06.1969 - 08.1969

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