Karen Greaves
Dorchester,MA
Summary
To equip adult educators with the professional skills and knowledge needed to elevate their instructional practices in order to achieve measurable gains for their students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instruction & Professional Development Specialist
SABES ELA Curriculum & Instruction PD Center
08.2022 - Current
- Prepare and present professional development courses both in-person and online
- Design and deliver learning resources and materials relevant to adult educators
- Support teachers in developing contextualized curricula incorporating culturally responsive teaching materials
- Facilitate teacher-sharing groups and CoPs
- Write news articles highlighting current best practices in ELA adult education
- Initiate and contribute to work on projects in College and Career Readiness, Digital Literacy, Teacher Growth and Effectiveness, Standard-Based Teaching, and, Evidence-Based Reading Instruction
- Present at local and national adult education conferences on topics relevant to ELA adult educators
- Collaborated to develop a hybrid professional development series on conducting effective classroom observations with a focus on equity.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content
Program Manager
Dept. Of Adult Education, Boston Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervise and support teaching and support staff at Boston
- Central Adult High School (BCAHS) and Adult Learning Center (ALC)
- Manage day-to-day operations of all programs
- Conduct observations and evaluations of all teaching staff
- Oversee the Adult Diploma Pathways Program (ADP) at
- BCAHS, Adult Learning Center, and Jewish Vocational Services (JVS)
- Led Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) in curriculum development, professional development, and culturally responsive training
- Manage and oversee ADP online learning systems and ADP online platforms
- Provide academic advising to students by reviewing transcripts and identifying the best pathway toward graduation
- Assist with intake, testing, placement, and orientation of new students
- Oversee student records, schedules, attendance, and evaluations to evaluate progress
- Manage Dept Of Education MCAS testing including students and staff test schedules, ordering, and receiving materials,and all record keeping
- Overseeing ADP competency determination portfolios and waiver requests
- Communicate effectively with counselors, teachers, and program administrators on students' and program issues
- Initiate and contribute to work on projects in curriculum development, operations, funding proposals, and/or community relations
- Assist in establishing and maintaining goals, philosophy,and policies of BPS Adult Education
- Collaborate with partner organizations to re-engage students
- Prepare reports and presentations as needed for projects.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Boston Public Schools, Dept. Of Adult Education
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Lead on the development of the Adult Diploma Pathway (ADP) program curriculum
- Designed, developed, and implemented standards-based ELA curriculum and exemplars and rubrics for the Adult Diploma Program
- Provided support in managing the Adult Diploma Program online system
- Provided administration for the Massachusetts
- Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) testing of students
- Assisted in communicating students' schedules under the guidance of the director
- Collaborated with the curriculum director to facilitate the success of a cohort of ADP students to meet graduation criteria
- Participated in meetings to discuss students' progress, students' needs, and resolution of students' issues
- Provided support for the instructional development of teachers in understanding the curriculum and varied assessments and MA State Standards
- Provided assistance with MAPT testing of students
- Collaborated to write and receive a grant to develop student literacy
- Instructed classes for Tech Goes Home computer classes to develop students' technology skills
- Engaged in reflective dialog with educators based on observation of instruction, student work, and assessment data
- Created and adapted ELA lessons utilizing Mass Common Core State Standards to provide students with the tools needed to master skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and language.
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2006 - 06.2015
- Analyzed students' data via formal and informal assessmentsin order to adapt teaching methods and materials to meetstudents' varying needs and provide accommodations asnecessary
- Provided frequent opportunities for student interaction anddiscussions in order for students to articulate their ideas,validate their understanding, as well as use collaborativeforums to build on others' ideas
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retainstudent interest and maximize learning
- Communicated and collaborated with peers, colleagues,administrators, and parents to meet and exceed teachinggoals
- Created engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis onimproving students' written and verbal communication skills
- Maintained accurate and complete student records asrequired by laws, district policies and administrativeregulations
- Developed, administered, and graded tests to evaluatestudents' progress
- Pursued professional development activities to broaden anddeepen knowledge of content and teaching skills
- Adapted lessons to meet the needs of English Language
- Learners according to the Sheltered English Instructionprotocols
- Participated in a study group on Behavior Managementstrategies in order to implement strategies that are proactiveapproaches to discipline to provide students with the toolsneeded to make healthy behavioral choices
- Responsibilities included but not limited to the following:teaching students research and writing skills, as well as SATand MCAS test preparation
- Integrated technology into the delivery of lessons, as aninstructional tool and for personal productivity.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION, SECONDARY EDUCATION -
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA2007
BACHELOR OF ARTS - WRITING, LITERATURE & PUBLSHING
Emerson College
Boston, MA06.2000
Skills
- Culturally Relevant Teaching
- Experienced Educator
- ELA Instructional Strategies
- Student Engagement
- Excellent Writing & Presentation skills
Certification
● MA Professional Teaching License (highly qualified)
(English 9-12)
● MA English as a Second Language (ESL) License
● MA Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) License
● Certification, Students with Moderate Disabilities
● MA DESE HiSet administrator
Timeline
Instruction & Professional Development Specialist
SABES ELA Curriculum & Instruction PD Center
08.2022 - Current
Program Manager
Dept. Of Adult Education, Boston Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Boston Public Schools, Dept. Of Adult Education
09.2018 - 07.2021
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2006 - 06.2015
MASTER OF EDUCATION, SECONDARY EDUCATION -
University of Massachusetts
BACHELOR OF ARTS - WRITING, LITERATURE & PUBLSHING
Emerson College
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