Karen Herbaugh
Dracut,MA
Summary
Compassionate teacher dedicated to building strong and productive relationships with students, parents and fellow teachers. Provides varied strategies and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Adept at developing effective lesson plans and instructing students with various levels of learning challenges. Successful in integrating educational technology to drive comprehension and participation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Interventionist
Caleb Dustin Hunking School
08.2021 - Current
- Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify at-risk students and implement appropriate interventions
- Stayed current on the latest research in literacy education, applying new theories and methodologies as needed to improve student outcomes consistently.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
3rd Grade Teacher
McAvinnue Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with parents
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring that all students experienced academic growth.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment by enforcing consistent discipline and promoting respectful behavior among students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Remote Teacher/Kindergarten, LTS
Greenhalge Elementary School
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Created weekly schedule of lessons; documented work completion
- Conducted class and individual Zoom meetings
- Maintained communication with parents through Class Dojo, email and calls
- Participated in team CPT and staff meetings
- Met with school social worker for students with challenging issues
- Completed end of year tasks-packing classroom, creating cum folders, class lists.
Teacher, 3rd and 4th Grade, LTS
Lincoln Elementary School
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Taught district curriculum Readers' and Writers' Workshop modules including social justice unit
- Taught Eureka Math; supplemented with Zearn
- Prepared progress reports and report cards.
Teacher, 2nd grade, LTS
Greenhalge Elementary School
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Met with school social worker and principals on students' SEL issues
- Devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Utilized Zearn, i-Ready, Lexia, ST MATH, Reading AZ, EPIC, Read Theory classroom technologies to increase student interest in Math and Reading lessons.
Teacher, Kindergarten, LTS
Lincoln Elementary School
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Taught Readers' & Writers' Workshop and Eureka Math
- Maintained communication with parents
- Met with school social worker, nurse, and principals on students' SEL and neglect issues
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Teacher, LTS 3rd Grade Inclusion
Shaughnessy Elementary School
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Taught Readers' & Writers' Workshop & Eureka Math
- Collaborated with Inclusion Special Education teacher to identify intervention needs
- Communicated with parents
- Attended initial and follow-up IEP meetings; provided supporting documentation
- Met with school social worker and parents on issues of student attendance and SEL issues.
Title 1 Reading Tutor
Tenney Grammar School
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Conducted reading assessments based on teacher referrals and Title I office
- Taught Fundations (Wilson Phonics) intervention lessons to 1st grade and kindergarten students
- Maintained data for students' files.
Reading Specialist/Intervention Teacher, LTS
Thomas Ditson Elementary
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided students with reading and writing support: both one-on-one and small groups
- Used intervention programs LLI, Benchmark, and TLA Phonics as well as developed lessons for 4th and 5th grade students based on skills deficits as determined by i-Ready assessments
- Planned and administered reading assessments; BAS, Quick Phonics Screener, running records, and word identification lists
- Participated in TLA Readers' Workshop trainings and district literacy meetings
- Compiled data for weekly RTI meetings
- Worked collaboratively with teachers to identify needs of intervention students
- Maintained communication with parents.
Education
M.Ed Elementary Education and Reading Specialist -
Lesley University
Cambridge, MAM.S. Apparel, Interiors, Housing, and Merchandising, Historic Costume/Textiles, Museum Studies -
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORB.S. Family Resources and Human Development -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Orton-Gillingham Approach
- Reading Comprehension
- Phonemic Awareness
Accomplishments
Selected NEH Fellow, Summer 2021: Social Movements and Reform in Industrializing America: The Lowell Experience
Affiliations
- Merrimack Valley Regional Reading Council, board member, 2012, present
- Massachusetts Reading Association, 2011, present
professional development
- Wilson Reading System Introductory Course- Fitchburg Graduate Credit, 07/2020
- BRYT-Trauma, Stress and Resiliency, Comprehensive Supports, 07/2020
- Preventing Misguided Reading: Next Generation Guided Reading Strategies Book Group- Augustana University Graduate Credit, 07/2020
- Wilson Language Training: Fundations Level 2, 07/2019
presentations
- Massachusetts Reading Association annual conference, Quincey, MA, 04/2018
- Opening the Vaults: Pairing Museum and Library Resources with Books, Wilson Reading System Introductory Course, 07/2019
hobbies and interests
- Discovering New Bookstores
- Visiting Museums
- Exploring National Parks
Certification
Initial, Elementary education(1-6)
Initial, Reading Specialist (K-12)
SEI Endorsement
Timeline
Literacy Interventionist
Caleb Dustin Hunking School
08.2021 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
McAvinnue Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Remote Teacher/Kindergarten, LTS
Greenhalge Elementary School
04.2020 - 06.2020
Teacher, 3rd and 4th Grade, LTS
Lincoln Elementary School
11.2019 - 04.2020
Teacher, 2nd grade, LTS
Greenhalge Elementary School
09.2019 - 11.2019
Teacher, Kindergarten, LTS
Lincoln Elementary School
04.2019 - 06.2019
Teacher, LTS 3rd Grade Inclusion
Shaughnessy Elementary School
11.2018 - 04.2019
Title 1 Reading Tutor
Tenney Grammar School
09.2018 - 10.2018
Reading Specialist/Intervention Teacher, LTS
Thomas Ditson Elementary
09.2017 - 06.2018
M.Ed Elementary Education and Reading Specialist -
Lesley University
M.S. Apparel, Interiors, Housing, and Merchandising, Historic Costume/Textiles, Museum Studies -
Oregon State University
B.S. Family Resources and Human Development -
Arizona State University
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