KAREN LITTLE
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Positive, upbeat with natural ability to connect with young learners and create nurturing classroom environment. Deep understanding of child development coupled with skills in lesson planning and classroom management. Committed to fostering love of learning and helping each student achieve their full potential.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temporary Humanities Teacher
Zionsville West Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Created lessons both with and without English/language arts curriculum
- Used different resources and technology to provide visual aids, organization, student resources, and agendas
- Collaborated with colleagues, students, and parents
Elementary Teacher
Stonegate Elementary School
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Shadowed one teacher, assisting with creating lessons, implementing a new science program, instruction, and classroom management
- Attended grade level, club, whole team, and parent teacher meetings
Student Teacher
Boone Meadow Elementary School
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Shadowed one teacher, assisting with creating lessons, instruction, and classroom management
- Attended beginning of year, grade level, and whole team meetings
T.O.T.A.L Program Teacher
Davis Park Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Created lessons for one unit of math, social studies, reading, writing, and science
- Attended grade level, and standardized test meetings
- Observing I-Read and I-Learn preparations including practice tests, instruction, and tutoring
Substitute Teacher
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Follow curriculum and lesson plan left by teacher
- Use classroom management and teaching to encourage participation
- Seven-week art teacher substitute
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN12.2023
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Empathy
- Organization
- Collaborative learning
- Student engagement
- Cultural awareness
- Student engagement
- Cultural awareness
Certification
Indiana Professional Educator License, 08/01/19, 12/31/23
CPR Certification, Suicide Prevention Certification
Timeline
Temporary Humanities Teacher
Zionsville West Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Stonegate Elementary School
09.2023 - 11.2023
Student Teacher
Boone Meadow Elementary School
08.2023 - 09.2023
T.O.T.A.L Program Teacher
Davis Park Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
09.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana State University
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