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Karen Medlin

Educator
Greenville,NC

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective leader with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and data analysis. Competent at performing independently, or as a leader or member of a team. Well-versed in classroom, online technologies, and facilitating data-driven, creative meetings. Skilled at increasing interest in seemingly dull subjects with creative and dynamic lesson planning. Known for attention to detail and comprehensive student support. Resourceful and passionate, with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes data assessment, group leadership & facilitation. Learns and integrates new technologies and strategies as part of leadership and classroom management. Realizes consistent improvement in test scores year after year. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments, and supporting students with solid leadership and engagement. Collaborates and plans implementation of intervention strategies and management techniques to enhance student success. Certifications include, Facilitating Teacher, Teacher Leadership Institute, Adaptive Schools, Crucial Conversations, Groups that Work, among various other trainings. Dependable with success, providing assistance, and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing stakeholders with the necessary tools to achieve goals, instilling a love of learning, and cooperative teamwork. Focused on maximizing potential by applying diverse strategies and management techniques. Skillful in delivering lectures, facilitating discussions, and planning hands-on activities to enhance learning, understanding, and buy-in. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects, including data analysis, creative writing, and team building. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, and continuing to learn and grow. Gifted and dedicated to promoting a positive environment conducive to learning and growth. Exceptionally skilled in leading activities designed to be engaging for multiple audiences/markets. Talented in public speaking, building & maintaining relationships, leading groups, and being data-driven. Committed to supporting and helping others reach maximum potential.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher

Pitt County Schools
Greenville, United States
08.2006 - Current
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Coordinated theme days for classes to encourage interest in reading, resulting in significant increase in reading scores.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
  • Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
  • Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.

English Teacher

Greenville County Schools
Greenville, SC
09.2002 - 06.2006
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
08.1996 - 12.2000

Skills

    Inter-department collaboration

Personnel training and development

Background in Creative Writing

Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Staff education and training

Effective problem solver

Excellent time management skills

Team Building

Staff Management

Customer Relations

Schedule Management

Exceptional interpersonal communication

Training and mentoring

Customer-focused

Timeline

English Teacher

Pitt County Schools
08.2006 - Current

English Teacher

Greenville County Schools
09.2002 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Arts - English

Clemson University
08.1996 - 12.2000
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