Karen Malafarina
Stow,OH
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with extensive knowledge in teaching and updating instructional methods. Committed to mentoring students to boost engagement and overall success. Outgoing, friendly, and highly attentive to detail. Expert in integrating technology and fostering student engagement, while effectively participating in IEP meetings to support diverse learners. Committed to enhancing self-esteem and promoting a love of learning in a positive classroom environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical/ Health Education Teacher- Normandy High
Parma City School District
Parma, OH
08.2008 - Current
- Taught physical education classes with diverse gym and outdoor exercise routines.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative assessment techniques.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted assessments of student knowledge and understanding of health and physical education concepts.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in teaching health and physical education.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated technology into the curriculum.
- Collaborated with teacher-based teams daily to align curricula with state standards.
- Fostered students' self-esteem and love of learning by maintaining welcoming and positive classroom environment.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling learners in the classroom setting.
- Integrated social emotional learning activities into classroom lessons.
- Attended IEP meetings for special needs students who require additional support services.
- Taught adapted health and physical education for students with various ability levels.
Health Teacher, Long-Term Sub - Hillside Middle
Parma City School District
Parma, OH
08.2010 - 01.2011
- Wrote daily lesson plans in conjunction with the 8th-grade health curriculum.
- Implemented higher-order thinking skills into daily lessons.
- Integrated Ohio Teaching Standards for Health and PE.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to create a new district curriculum for Health.
Student Teaching, K-12
Oil City Area School District
Oil City, PA
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Wrote daily lessons in conjunction with school curriculum.
- Integrated Pennsylvania State teaching standards for Health and PE.
- Provided a safe, supervised environment for student learning.
- Helped organize the school and community Health Fair.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education, K-12
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05-2008
Master of Science - Sports Science And Coaching
University of Akron
Akron, OH08-2014
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Assessment techniques
- Lesson planning
- Adaptive teaching
- Technology integration
- Student engagement
- Social emotional learning
- Professional development
- IEP participation
- First aid and CPR
Certification
Ohio Teaching License – 5 year Professional Expires June 2025
- Multi-Age, Health and Physical Education
Ohio Pupil Activity – 5 year Supervisor Permit Expires June 2028
Coaching Experience
- Normandy High School-Track and Field Coach, 2009, 2011-2019
- Normandy High School - Cross Country Coach, 2011-2017
- Nordonia High School - Assistant Cross Country Coach, 2009-2010
- Nordonia High School - Assistant Track and Field Coach, 2010
Other Certifications
- Lifeguarding
- Lifeguarding Instructor
- CPR/ AED
- OHSAA, Track and Field Official
- USA Track and Field, Certified Official
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Teacher, Long-Term Sub - Hillside Middle
Parma City School District
08.2010 - 01.2011
Physical/ Health Education Teacher- Normandy High
Parma City School District
08.2008 - Current
Student Teaching, K-12
Oil City Area School District
01.2008 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education, K-12
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - Sports Science And Coaching
University of Akron