Karen Lachman
Summary
Enthusiastic and experienced educator seeking a position as a University Supervisor in the School of Education at George Fox College. Background in teaching, building level administration, federal program development and university partnerships. Seeking an opportunity to mentor teachers beginning their careers.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Principal
Lake Oswego School District
Lake Oswego, OR
07.2004 - 06.2013
- Cultivated positive relationships to build a strong team of families, staff and local community members working together to maximize student achievement.
- Worked proactively with staff and parents to establish and maintain positive student behavior
- Mentored newly hired educators and student teachers providing encouragement and feedback.
- Provided leadership in management and instructional excellence
District Administrator and School Principal
North Clackamas School District
Milwaukie , OR
08.1979 - 06.2004
- Served as Talented and Gifted Program Coordinator overseeing the development of the district's TAG program in 26 schools.
- Worked as District Title I, Migrant Education, English as a Second Language, Health Servies Coordinator
- Served at the building level as a middle school vice principal and elementary school principal in multiple schools
- Developed a school partnership with Portland State University for an onsite teacher internship program, instructing classes and serving as the onsite district coordinator
Teacher, Grades Four Through Eight
Portland Public School District
Portland, OR
07.1972 - 06.1979
- Served as a Science Teacher at Whitaker Middle School providing hands on science units for students in grades six through eight including week long outdoor learning field trips
- Organized and developed Project Ranger for five North Portland Schools to assist students with behavioral challenges experience success in a learning environment
- Encouraged students to become confident life-long learners
Education
Ph.D. - Instructional Leadership
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.1992
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.1979
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.1972
High School Diploma -
Lake Oswego Senior High School
Lake Oswego, OR06.1968
Skills
- Work history of successful teaching and administrative experiences in k-12 schools
- University teaching experience instructing action research, serving as the onsite principal coordinator for a university teacher certification program, and serving as a GTF while writing my thesis
- Experience mentoring student teachers and teaching staff in all phases of their careers
- Passionate about teaching to maximize student learning
- Empathic listener and problem solver
- Curricula Evaluation
- School Policies
Timeline
Elementary School Principal
Lake Oswego School District
07.2004 - 06.2013
District Administrator and School Principal
North Clackamas School District
08.1979 - 06.2004
Teacher, Grades Four Through Eight
Portland Public School District
07.1972 - 06.1979
Ph.D. - Instructional Leadership
University of Oregon
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oregon State University
High School Diploma -
Lake Oswego Senior High School