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Karen Nielsen

Toms River,United States

Summary

Dynamic educational professional with extensive experience at Lakewood Board of Education, adept at fostering positive learning environments and enhancing student engagement. Bilingual in Spanish, I excel in effective communication and emotional support, driving academic success through tailored instruction and collaboration with diverse student populations. Committed to continuous improvement and student well-being.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Lakewood Board of Education
Lakewood, NJ
09.2021 - Current
  • Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
  • Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce learning concepts and skills.
  • Prepared instructional materials and resources for daily lessons.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students during academic tasks and activities.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Preschool Lead Teacher

Mouse House
Lacey, New Jersey
05.2021 - Current
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
  • Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.

Educational Paraprofessional

NYC Department Of Education (Alt High School)
08.1989 - 10.2019
  • Assisted teachers with planning, preparation and distribution of classroom materials.
  • Understood that students learned differently and adjusted teaching approaches to meet individuals' needs.
  • Worked with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
  • Delivered individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills taught by teacher.
  • Supported teachers and students within classroom as established in partnerships with other staff.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Education Associate

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
01.1994

Skills

  • Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
  • Bilingual/Spanish
  • Effective Listening
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Education Assessments
  • Support Emotional Needs
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Effective Communication
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Lakewood Board of Education
09.2021 - Current

Preschool Lead Teacher

Mouse House
05.2021 - Current

Educational Paraprofessional

NYC Department Of Education (Alt High School)
08.1989 - 10.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Education Associate

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York