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Overview
Work History
Education
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Karen Marciano

Flemington,NJ

Summary

Energetic teacher seeking an Elementary position. Driven to promote student learning outcomes through fostering a good rapport with students, delivering curriculum in an engaging and innovative manner. Proven track record in delivering results, helping students meet or exceed state standards.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

3rd Grade Teacher

Valley View Elementary School
2014.08 - Current


  • SEL/mindfulness based classroom instruction utilzing the Choose Love Curriculum.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
  • Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Coordinated STEAM instruction with the utilization of Promethean Board, Google Classroom, etc.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.

Education Support Teacher

Lebanon Township Board Of Education
2014.04 - 2014.06
  • Long Term Leave Position Provided in class support for 14 special education students.
  • Created accommodations for students including preparing study guides, alternative assessments, utilizing technology, and providing one on one or small group support.

3rd Grade Teacher

Three Month Maternity Leave
2013.08 - 2013.11
  • Implemented all activities while communicating while collaborating with school staff and teacher
  • Administered benchmark tests and created student growth objectives for 25 students

2nd Grade Teacher

Parsons Elementary School
2012.08 - 2013.06
  • Performed all responsibilities for 2nd grade classroom with 25 students
  • Decreased reading gaps of below grade level readers by end of the year by 75%
  • Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies
  • Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities

2nd Grade Maternity Leave Teacher

F. N. Brown Elementary School
2012.04 - 2012.06
  • Progress monitored 23 students in reading and improved on grade level reading scores by 83%.

Student Teaching 1st Grade

FN Brown Elementary School
2011.08 - 2011.12
  • Developed and taught Math, Science, Reading and Writing Workshop, Wilson Fundations, and Poetry units and lesson plans for 1st grade classroom of 24 students
  • Created collaborative environment in classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning
  • Evaluated student performance and progression by administering tests, quizzes and projects

Preschool Teaching Assistant

St. Justine's Elementary School
2010.08 - 2011.06
  • Assisted lead teacher with classroom design and creation in a brand new school
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
  • Kept records of over 15 students' progress, detailing behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth

Senior Financial Analyst, Digital Online Business Manager

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
2006.10 - 2009.01
  • Analyzed financial data to identify financial trends, patterns and strategy and compiled information into reports
  • Managed corporate budgeting for annual and quarterly forecasts and used benchmarking to create financial models
  • Created presentations and documentation to deliver financial data to associates, Controller, COO, and CEO

Accountant

BDO Seidman, Colgate-Palmolive Company
1997.01 - 2006.01
  • Created detailed financial models and applied analytical tools to facilitate variance analysis
  • Generated profit and loss statements to detail company's revenues and expenses
  • Monitored all company costs and presented budget forecasts each quarter

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Degree - Education

Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ
11 2011

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
4 1997

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
06.2025

Special Education Certification - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Caldwell University
Caldwell, United States
04.2024

Masters In Literacy And Instruction - Literacy Instruction

Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ
2014

Skills

  • Certified Teacher K-5
  • Special Education
  • Reading Specialist Certification
  • Teaching/Teamwork/Collaboration
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Critical thinking
  • Parental communication
  • Motivating students

Certification

Elementary Education K-5 Certification

Reading Specialist Certification

Special Education Certification - Pending June 2020

Additional Information

Wilsons Fundations; Guided Reading; EnVision Math by Savaas


NYC Marathoner, Co-Active Coaching (CTI), Landmark Education

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

3rd Grade Teacher

Valley View Elementary School
2014.08 - Current

Education Support Teacher

Lebanon Township Board Of Education
2014.04 - 2014.06

3rd Grade Teacher

Three Month Maternity Leave
2013.08 - 2013.11

2nd Grade Teacher

Parsons Elementary School
2012.08 - 2013.06

2nd Grade Maternity Leave Teacher

F. N. Brown Elementary School
2012.04 - 2012.06

Student Teaching 1st Grade

FN Brown Elementary School
2011.08 - 2011.12

Preschool Teaching Assistant

St. Justine's Elementary School
2010.08 - 2011.06

Senior Financial Analyst, Digital Online Business Manager

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
2006.10 - 2009.01

Accountant

BDO Seidman, Colgate-Palmolive Company
1997.01 - 2006.01

Post-Baccalaureate Degree - Education

Caldwell University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Hofstra University

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Montclair State University

Special Education Certification - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Caldwell University

Masters In Literacy And Instruction - Literacy Instruction

Caldwell University

Elementary Education K-5 Certification

Reading Specialist Certification

Special Education Certification - Pending June 2020

Karen Marciano