Karen Kent
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Loudoun County Public Schools, skilled in curriculum implementation and fostering critical thinking. Leveraging creativity and strong oral communication, I engage diverse learners through innovative lesson plans, enhancing student growth and collaboration. Committed to creating inclusive environments that support academic and emotional development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EL Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
1st Grade Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN11-2019
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Longwood University
Farmville, VA08-2010
Skills
- Oral communication
- Creativity and innovation
- Language proficiency
- Teaching strategies
- ESL certification
- Tutoring and assistance
- Team teaching
- Curriculum implementation
- Teacher collaboration
- Clear communication
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
Certification
- LETRS 1 &2 Training - (2022-2024)
- QTEL Training - (2024-205)
- Multi-Sensory Phonics Training - (2024)
Timeline
EL Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2011 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Literacy
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Longwood University