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Karen Kane

Fort Washington,PA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Jenkintown School District, skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Successfully fostered student engagement and collaboration, adapting teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes. Adept at problem-solving and building positive relationships, ensuring a supportive and effective educational environment.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Jenkintown School District
08.2017 - Current
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Evaluated and assessed 24 students progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.

Server

Flourtown Country Club
06.2008 - 02.2016
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Server Manager

Halligans Pub
01.1995 - 01.2007
  • Trained servers on order management, food service quality and how to build rapport with guests.
  • Welcomed and greeted guests before presenting special menu items to clients.
  • Handled guest complaints in positively and offered appreciation tokens to build customer loyalty.
  • Led team of servers to consistently meet customer service and sales targets.

Education

Master of Arts - Computers & Technology

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
06-2010

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary & Early Childhood Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
06-1999

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Classroom management

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Jenkintown School District
08.2017 - Current

Server

Flourtown Country Club
06.2008 - 02.2016

Server Manager

Halligans Pub
01.1995 - 01.2007

Master of Arts - Computers & Technology

Arcadia University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary & Early Childhood Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Karen Kane