Karen Kennedy

• Worked with internal stakeholders to perform skill gap assessments and built training content to address gaps.
• Built and delivered learning content according to priority and scope.
• Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
• Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
• Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum Language Arts and Mathematics.
• Lead professional learning community meetings with teachers and administrators.
• Collaborated and implemented personalized learning plans for students in grades K-8.
• Identified student's learning styles, interests, strengths, and needs.
• Provided standards-based curriculum and web resources for K-8 students and teachers.
• Assessed students in reading and math using online and written assessments.
• Created literature units of study, assessments, and pacing guides for Grades K-5
• Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
• Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
• Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
• Lead Academically Intellectually Gifted Student Program (K-8)

Taught traditional 1st through 5th grade classes for total of 20 years.

• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
• Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
• Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
• Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
• Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
• Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
• Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
• Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
• Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.