Karen Goodsell
Garfield,AR
Summary
Attentive professional with history in industry and excellent teaching abilities. Expert in managing classrooms and running hands-on laboratory experiences to facilitate learning. Meets students at individual levels with personalized instruction and mentoring. Skilled in developing and implementing innovative career and technical education programs that meet the needs of diverse student populations. Bring hands-on experience in creating curriculum, conducting assessments, and facilitating industry partnerships to enhance educational outcomes. Known for leveraging technology to improve teaching effectiveness and student engagement. Have significantly increased program enrollment and student job placement rates through targeted outreach and support initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cosmetology Instructor
ARK Beauty Academy
Bentonville, AR
04.2022 - Current
- Led professional development seminars focused on career planning topics such as continuing education opportunities.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Planned and conducted activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time, providing students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Prepared reports outlining program objectives achieved at semester end.
Education
Continuing Education Classes - Cosmetology
Americas Beauty Show
Chicago, IL04-2024
Cosmetology Instructor - Cosmetology
ARK Beauty Academy
Bentonville, AR03-2022
Required
Jones Store School of Cosmetology
Raytown, MO06-1991
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Maple Woods Community College
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Business administration instruction
- Color Product Specialist
- Professional ethics
- Public speaking trained
- Makeup artistry
- Laser safety expert
Accomplishments
- ARK Beauty Academy has won BEST of Northwest Arkansas Cosmetology Schools for the second year in a row
- Invented and developed the current curriculum for the cosmetology program and the instructor program, using the Milady textbook and workbooks
- Created an assistant program for graduates
- Created the program for graduates to develop their own salon and business plan
Websites
Timeline
Lead Cosmetology Instructor
ARK Beauty Academy
04.2022 - Current
Continuing Education Classes - Cosmetology
Americas Beauty Show
Cosmetology Instructor - Cosmetology
ARK Beauty Academy
Required
Jones Store School of Cosmetology
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Maple Woods Community College
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