Karen Mattox
Douglas
Winnsboro,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Richland School District Two
08.2002 - Current
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Incorporated hands-on activities into lessons to engage students kinesthetically and enhance understanding of complex topics.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing consistent routines, and maintaining high standards of behavior.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased parent involvement and support for the educational process.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Served on multiple leadership teams within our school: interview team, math lead, ELA lead, and team leader.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC 05.2001 -
Skills
Early Childhood Development
undefinedCertification
10 Year National Board Certified Teacher
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Richland School District Two
08.2002 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
University of South Carolina - Columbia
05.2001 -
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