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Karen Mathieu

Auburn,Maine

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Literacy Coach

RSU #4
08.2016 - Current
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
  • Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
  • Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
  • Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
  • Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
  • Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.

Kindergarten Teacher

RSU #4
08.2006 - 08.2016
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
  • Engaged administrators, parents and colleagues with learning programs to improve educational outcomes.
  • Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
  • Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.

Half Time Reading Recovery Teacher

MSAD # 52
08.1999 - 12.2004
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
  • Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
  • Supervised small reading groups of students.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.

Half Time Kindergarten Teacher

MSAD # 52
08.1999 - 12.2004
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Master of Science - Education

St Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME

Skills

  • District Standards
  • Literacy Strategies
  • Effective Stakeholder Communication
  • Innovative Lesson Planning
  • Organization and Planning Skills
  • Organizing and Planning Professional Development
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Teaching Methods Knowledge
  • Curriculum Review and Lesson Preparation
  • Literacy Program Development
  • Maintain Records

Certification

  • Maine Certified Classroom Teacher, 092 General Elementary K-8 - July 2026
  • Early Childhood, 081 Pre-Kindergarten- July 2026
  • Literacy Specialist, 092 Pre-Kindergarten-12, July 2026

Additional Information

Board Chair, Auburn School Department

September 2019-Present

Timeline

Literacy Coach

RSU #4
08.2016 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

RSU #4
08.2006 - 08.2016

Half Time Reading Recovery Teacher

MSAD # 52
08.1999 - 12.2004

Half Time Kindergarten Teacher

MSAD # 52
08.1999 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Maine

Master of Science - Education

St Joseph's College of Maine

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