Karen Jackson
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated substitute teacher with a strong focus on student engagement, relationship building, and classroom management. Proven ability to support diverse learners and mentor colleagues, driving positive academic outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dedicated Substitute
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Mentored new learning coaches, providing guidance on best practices and resource utilization.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and inform instructional practices.
- Supported struggling learners with targeted instruction, resulting in increased academic achievement.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research-based methodologies.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering collaboration, respect, and open communication among students.
- Established strong relationships with parents and guardians, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
Substitute Teacher
Alvin ISD
Houston, TX
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Implemented lesson plans effectively, ensuring curriculum standards were met across various subjects.
- Adapted instructional materials to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities of students.
- Maintained classroom management, fostering a positive and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to align on student progress and behavioral strategies.
- Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences for students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Education
University of Houston
Houston TXSkills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Subject matter expertise
- Relationship building and management
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom organization
- Lesson plan implementation
- Compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft
- Test proctoring
Timeline
Dedicated Substitute
Houston ISD
08.2018 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Alvin ISD
08.2015 - 07.2017
University of Houston