Karen Martin
Englewood
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Lakeside Academy and Preschool, excelling in classroom management and lesson planning. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with parents and create engaging, developmentally appropriate activities. A positive role model, I effectively mentor colleagues while enhancing children's cognitive and social-emotional growth through innovative curriculum implementation.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, gross/ fine motor and, social and emotional learning skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Opening Morning Teacher
Lakeside Academy and Preschool
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Greeted each child by name and asked how their morning was going. Encouraged child to get a toy and sit down with friends to play.
1year Old Teacher
Lakeside Academy and Preschool
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Assisted in creating engaging lesson plans for developmental activities tailored to 1-year-old children.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for young learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement age-appropriate curriculum fostering cognitive and motor skills.
- Observed children's interactions to assess developmental milestones and provide feedback to parents.
- Helped maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom materials to ensure a conducive learning
- space.
- Incorporated music, art, and movement activities to enhance cognitive development of students.
- Reference Katherine McGregor 941-312-1866
Infant Room Teacher, One Year Old Teacher, Two Yea
St. Wilfred Preschool
08.2008 - 08.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans promoting cognitive and social emotional development for infants.
- Implemented daily routines ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate developmental progress and address concerns effectively.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Organized age-appropriate activities that fostered exploration, creativity, and motor skills development.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on enhancing knowledge of infant care practices.
- Improved communication skills in infants through engaging language exercises and interactive storytelling sessions.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, providing frequent updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by adhering to strict health protocols and conducting regular safety checks on classroom equipment.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Changed diapers, feeding infants, and kept them clean.
- Engaged in outside activities to foster gross motor skills and social skills
- Used positive reinforcement techniques with children.
- Director- Tiffany Brown 941-923-3088
Infant Room Teacher
Community Presbyterian Preschool
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Led development of engaging, age-appropriate activities for infants.
- Mentored and trained new staff members in best practices.
- Created a nurturing and safe environment to support infant growth.
- Collaborated with parents to personalize care strategies.
- Changed diapers, feedings, keeping infants clean.
- Kept daily log of childs day for the parent.
- Director- Mary Gentile 941-416-7832
Education
FCCPC - Childcare
Sarasota VoTech
Sarasota, FL01-2016
Infant And Child Care
Riverview High School
Sarasota, FL07-1985
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Curriculum implementation
Timeline
Opening Morning Teacher
Lakeside Academy and Preschool
08.2023 - 06.2025
1year Old Teacher
Lakeside Academy and Preschool
08.2021 - 06.2025
Infant Room Teacher, One Year Old Teacher, Two Yea
St. Wilfred Preschool
08.2008 - 08.2021
Infant Room Teacher
Community Presbyterian Preschool
08.2007 - 08.2008
FCCPC - Childcare
Sarasota VoTech
Infant And Child Care
Riverview High School
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