- Strength Training
- Walking
- Reading
- Gardening
- Outdoor Recreation
Karen Naivar
Richmond
Summary
Professional educator skilled in fostering engaging and inclusive learning environments. Strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Highly collaborative, dependable, and adaptable to evolving educational needs. Experienced in language instruction with passion for nurturing student growth and academic success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
LCISD
01.2007 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Analyzed educational data to inform instructional decisions and improve classroom practices.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-1998
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Motivating students
- Cultural sensitivity
- Data-driven instruction
- Special needs students
- Student engagement
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Innovative lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Frost Elementary in 2009.
- Department Chairs held: First Grade, Special Education, 6th Grade ELAR
- Girls on the Run Lead Coach
- Current Club Leader-Book Club
- Previous Club Leader-Girl Empowerment
Interests
Timeline
Teacher
LCISD
01.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
University of Houston