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Karen Harris

Houston,TX

Summary

Dependable, and punctual team member focused on fostering a warm, positive environment conducive to student learning. Polished in supporting classroom management and learner engagement. Familiar with child development and behavior and paired with 20 years of experience implementing lesson plans and activities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher, 3 Year Old Classroom

Fair Haven Day School
Houston, United States
06.2018 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans to include all learning domains following school-wide themes and learning goals
  • Facilitated individual, small and whole group learning
  • Introduces language and number concepts through hand-on materials, games, sensory experiences, songs
  • Created vibrant monthly newsletters and bulletin boards
  • Learning centers refreshed, organized, and sanitized daily
  • Provided daily center for process art
  • Designed and lead outdoor learning activities
  • Prepared children's art for gallery-style display, prepared bound art portfolio for each child
  • Daily informal communications with parents, and regularly scheduled conferences

Teacher, Three-Year-Old Classroom

Emmanuel Episcopal Day School
Houston, TX
01.2001 - 05.2018
  • Asset in receiving NAEYC and SAES accreditations

Education

Annually-

Child Development Associate Preparation Class -

Tomball College
Tomball, Tx
06.2003

High School Diploma -

Atwater High School
Atwater, CA
1981

Skills

  • CPR certified and trained in first aid
  • Successfully executed classroom safety drills
  • Vigilant supervision of outdoor play, gardening, and splash day, securing the perimeter and assuring play surface safety
  • Creating vibrant learning centers and novel experiences
  • Interactive storytelling and story extensions
  • Puppet characters that teach
  • Confidently lead singing and gross-motor activities
  • Maintaining portfolios, observations, and assessments
  • Building warm relationships with parents through active listening, and framing issues in a truthful yet positive light
  • Effective use of visual, verbal, and non-verbal cues
  • Helping children name their emotions, use of guided conflict resolution
  • Highly organized in having all information and materials easily accessible

Timeline

Teacher, 3 Year Old Classroom

Fair Haven Day School
06.2018 - Current

Teacher, Three-Year-Old Classroom

Emmanuel Episcopal Day School
01.2001 - 05.2018

Annually-

Child Development Associate Preparation Class -

Tomball College

High School Diploma -

Atwater High School

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