KAREN Hart
TESOL/BE Instructor
Wakefield,MA
Summary
TESOL TEACHER Resourceful TESOL/BE Teacher with Master's of Eduction degree and commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences. Challenged students with rigorous coursework and pushed technology-centered teaching methods to promote lesson interaction and inspire drive for independent learning. Superb communications skills and dedication to students leading to positive results. Experienced, patient, and approachable teaching professional committed to the academic and social development of every student, seeking the opportunity to mentor students along their educational path.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
ESL TEACHER
Boston Public Schools - Franklin D. Roosevelt K-8
BOSTON, MA
08.2022 - Current
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Students are WIDA levels 1-4.
ESL TEACHER
Boston Public Schools - MICHAEL J. PERKINS ELEM.
BOSTON, MA
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Taught 7 small groups of ESL students WIDA levels 1-5 across 4 grades in a pull-out model
- Students spoke Spanish, Somali, Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Cape Verdean, and Portuguese
- Remotely taught small groups via Zoom using both synchronous and asynchronous work
- Prepared students for WIDA ACCESS, administered the yearly WIDA ACCESS exam. Taught several students in a special autistic program; administered the WIDA ALT-ACCESS exam.
ELL ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR / SALEMWOOD
PARENT INFORMATION CENTER
MALDEN, MA
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Assessed incoming students in grades K-12 using the WIDA MODEL screener to determine their levels of English proficiency and identified potential SIFE students.
ELL TEACHER / KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHELSEA, MA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Taught 85 ELL students WIDA Levels 1-5 across 3 grades in a co-teaching model
- Some students were dually identified Special Ed and ELL; some were also in Learning Centers
- Prepared students for WIDA ACCESS administered the yearly WIDA ACCESS exam
- My fourth grade students performed the best in the district on the ACCESS exam
- In fact, 75% of my 4th grade ELL students met the criteria to transition to “former English Learner” status (the district average was 53%).
ELL TEACHER / CONNERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LYNN, MA
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Taught 46 ELL Student sof all levels from newomer to high level English speakers using small group pull out and the National Geographic Reach Program
- Prepared students for and administered the yearly WIDA ACCESS exams, administered the
ELL Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
WINCHESTER, MA
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Taught content, language, vocabulary, reading and writing skills
- Prepared 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students for the MCAS by practicing planning and writing answers to open response questions, by familiarizing them with test taking vocabulary, test taking strategies, and using their bilingual dictionaries
- Tested potential ELL students with the WIDA W-APT or the WIDA MODEL
- Prepared students for and administered the yearly ACCESS exams and the WIDA Alternate ACCESS exam
- Maintained all DESE required documentation for English Language Learners and FEL students including intake and exit forms, home language surveys, parent notifications and
- ACCESS assessments
- Regularly communicated with parents through progress reports, phone calls, e-mails, and personal meetings.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
MEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MEDFORD, MA
11.2010 - 10.2012
- Taught all core subject areas including two long-term substitutions of several months in 1st and fifth grade
- Planned and taught lessons in ELA, Writer’s Workshop, Everyday Math, Science and Social
- Studies.
TEACHER, EDUCATION PROGRAM
SATURDAY CLASSES, MASSACHUSETTS
CHELSEA, MA
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Taught a group of 5th to 8th Grade English Language Learners in a public program meant to help children of current and former migrant workers
- Taught a short unit on social justice and Native
- Americans using a Boston Children’s Museum Kit
- Consistently had high attendance for an optional program.
STUDENT TEACHER
MYSTIC VALLEY REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL
MALDEN, MA
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Gradually took over teaching responsibilities for all subject areas, conducting, correcting, and tracking student progress and assessments in a first grade classroom of 30 students.
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
MYSTIC VALLEY REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL
08.2006 - 06.2010
Volunteer
Peace Corps Mauritania
Nouakchott, Mauritania
07.1993 - 12.1993
- Abroad experience
- Agro-forestry
Education
B.A. HISTORY -
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA 08.1989 - 05.1992
Master of Education - Elementary
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA 09.2008 - 08.2011
Skills
Google Classroom/ Google DocsZoomSeesaw
Moodle / Blackboard
ASPENPanoramaMicrosoft OfficeMassachusetts Professional License InEnglish As A Second Language Prek - 6Elementary Education 1-6SEI Endorsement Prek-6Individual and group instruction
Testing and grading
Test methods knowledge
IEP comprehension
Curriculum Development
Fluent in French
Studied Abroad in France
Affiliations
MATSOL (Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages) - active member
Participating in SIG for Family-School Partnership
Certification
Massachusetts Professional License In English As A Second Language Prek - 6
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"It always seems impossible until it's done."
Nelson Mandela
Timeline
ESL TEACHER
Boston Public Schools - Franklin D. Roosevelt K-8
08.2022 - Current
ESL TEACHER
Boston Public Schools - MICHAEL J. PERKINS ELEM.
10.2019 - 06.2021
ELL TEACHER / KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2018 - 06.2019
ELL ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR / SALEMWOOD
PARENT INFORMATION CENTER
11.2017 - 06.2018
ELL TEACHER / CONNERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2016 - 06.2017
ELL Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
01.2013 - 06.2016
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
MEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
11.2010 - 10.2012
TEACHER, EDUCATION PROGRAM
SATURDAY CLASSES, MASSACHUSETTS
10.2010 - 06.2011
STUDENT TEACHER
MYSTIC VALLEY REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL
01.2010 - 06.2010
Master of Education - Elementary
Lesley University
09.2008 - 08.2011
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
MYSTIC VALLEY REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL
08.2006 - 06.2010
Volunteer
Peace Corps Mauritania
07.1993 - 12.1993
B.A. HISTORY -
University of Massachusetts
08.1989 - 05.1992