Karen Nielsen
Aptos,CA
Summary
Retired elementary school teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Early years of employment were in retail sales both in college and in years immediately after. Mature, responsible, outgoing and articulate with strong writing and speaking skills. Seeking part-time employment (10-20 hours/week) in a creative, supportive and organized work environment.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Campbell Union Elementary School District
08.1997 - 01.2021
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- 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.
High School Teacher
Tracy Joint Union High School District
Tracy, California, CA
09.1987 - 06.1996
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Served as an advisor for after-school clubs or organizations, fostering connections between classmates while expanding their interests outside the traditional curriculum.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
Retail Sales Associate
Macy’s Department Store
05.1980 - 08.1986
- Contributed to loss prevention efforts by maintaining vigilant awareness of potential theft risks on the sales floor and reporting suspicious activities as required.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Trained and supervised new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Single Subject Credential
San José State
San José, CABachelor of Science - Marketing
CSU Fresno
Fresno, CA06.1986
Skills
- Elementary Education skillset
- Relationship Building
- Organizational Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Excellent Communication/articulate
- Professionalism
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Task Prioritization
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Campbell Union Elementary School District
08.1997 - 01.2021
High School Teacher
Tracy Joint Union High School District
09.1987 - 06.1996
Retail Sales Associate
Macy’s Department Store
05.1980 - 08.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Single Subject Credential
San José State
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
CSU Fresno
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