Karen Katcham
Knoxville,Tennessee
Summary
Experienced Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student successes and committed to creating positive educational and character building experiences for all students. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Strong at establishing classroom management, assessing test question validity, and analyzing student data. Highly qualified with over 22 years in classroom environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
6th - 8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Loudon County Schools
Loudon, TN
08.2000 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students Including time on the Behavior Management Committee
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success including creating a Student Random Act of Kindness project which in the end supported over 20 charities, raised over $300 and fostered kindness in the community
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers including a grade-wide career unit which culminated in an actual job interview with members of the local business and political community
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Camp Counselor
Tate'S School Of Discovery
Knoxville, Tennessee
06.2001 - 08.2005
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
Education
Master of Science - Education
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2000
MBA - Business
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05.1991
High School Diploma -
Farragut High School
Knoxville, TN05.1987
Skills
- Strong classroom management skills
- Extensive experience and training with Amplify
- Extensive training and use of data assessment
- Strong understanding and use of Office 365, Canvas, Nearpod, Gradecam
- Student assessments
- Lesson Planning, especially to meet specific standards
- SMART Board aptitude
- RTI familiarity
Accomplishments
- Led and directed FLMS Drama Club
- Led and oversaw School FCA (18 years)
- FLMS Girls Basketball Coach (13 years)
- Created School Mentoring Program and Supervised team of 3 staff members
- Created grade-wide career unit which included a career fair and culminated in an interview day involving 25 volunteers each year.
- Published poet
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.
Additional Information
I am seeking a teaching position in a child-first environment. I believe in a educational philosophy of teaching the whole child in which the child enjoys opportunities of exploration and learns to love learning in a way that creates life-long learners. I believe all education should be inclusive and supportive. I am seeking an atmosphere that Incorporates cooperation, collaboration and creativity in education, but also one in which teachers feel like family. Education is my passion and my calling, and that is how I create my classroom.
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Tate'S School Of Discovery
06.2001 - 08.2005
6th - 8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Loudon County Schools
08.2000 - Current
Master of Science - Education
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
MBA - Business
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Tennessee Technological University
High School Diploma -
Farragut High School