Karen McClure
Cameron,MO
Summary
An empathetic candidate with the desire to help people. Works very well with others to create a positive work environment. Passionate about helping people and creating a safe environment for individuals. Experienced in building rapport and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Spent many years working within families and family systems to ensure positive communication and that the needs of individuals were being met.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher
Osborn R-0 School District
08.2007 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Organized cooperative learning activities.
Elementary Education Teacher
Maysville R-1
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Elementary Education Teacher
Osborn R-0 School District
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Avila University
Kansas City, MO05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Education
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO05.2003
High School Diploma -
Cameron High School
Cameron, MO05.1991
Timeline
Elementary Education Teacher
Osborn R-0 School District
08.2007 - 03.2020
Elementary Education Teacher
Maysville R-1
08.2005 - 05.2006
Elementary Education Teacher
Osborn R-0 School District
08.2004 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Psychology
Avila University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Missouri Western State University
High School Diploma -
Cameron High School
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