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Karen Leon Stroman

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Second Grade Teacher

Leon County Schools
08.1988 - 06.2023
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
  • Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance
  • 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

Lead Teacher

Leon County Schools
08.2006 - 06.2023
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
  • Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
  • Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.

School Advisor Committee Member

Leon County Schools
08.2006 - 08.2023
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.

Elementary School Intern Advisor

Leon County Schools
08.1996 - 05.2010
  • Trained college elementary students to become teachers


  • observed and evaluated lessons taught by interns


Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
04.1998

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
04.1988

Skills

  • Team Member Development
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Approachable and Outgoing

Certification

  • Professional Educator License - June 2027

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Leon County Schools
08.2006 - 06.2023

School Advisor Committee Member

Leon County Schools
08.2006 - 08.2023

Elementary School Intern Advisor

Leon County Schools
08.1996 - 05.2010

Second Grade Teacher

Leon County Schools
08.1988 - 06.2023

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

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