KAREN POURIA
Bristol,PA
Summary
Innovative, adaptable, goal-oriented, and results-driven educator with over 33 years of educational experience. Dedicated Teacher offering 34 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Basic Skills Math Teacher Grades 6,7,8
Albert E. Grice Middle School
09.2002 - Current
- Member of I&RS Team
- Modify instruction to meet the needs of at-risk students
- Track students using data and documentation
- Assess data to determine students who qualify for program
Supervisory Intern
Sunnybrae Elementary School
09.2005 - 12.2005
- Evaluate teachers
- Assist in Facilitating I&RS meetings
- Coordinate Read-a-Thon fundraiser
- Analyze and develop solutions for behavioral problems at lunch
- Facilitate at school committee to institute the FISH philosophy
Curriculum Intern
Hamilton Township School District
06.2005 - 09.2005
- Assess the strengths needs of the Hamilton Twp
- Staff Development Program
- Align mentor program to new state standards
- Conduct staff development workshops and participate in books discussion
- Assist in development fall workshop schedule
Elementary Teacher - Grade 5
Sunnybrae Elementary School
09.2001 - 06.2003
- Technology Liaison
- Teacher in Inclusion Setting
Elementary Teacher – Grade 5
Wilson Elementary School
09.1995 - 06.2001
- Elementary Teacher – Grade 5 (1999 – 2001)
- Elementary Teacher - Grade 3 (1996 – 1999)
- Computer Lab Teacher – Grades 3-5 (1995-1996)
Elementary Teacher – Grade 3
Kuser Elementary School
09.1994 - 06.1995
Elementary Teacher – Grade 5
Alexander Elementary School
09.1993 - 06.1994
Middle School Teacher – Grades 7&8
Holy Trinity School
09.1991 - 06.1993
- Science Coordinator
Elementary Teacher – Grade 1
St. Anselm School
01.1990 - 06.1991
Education
Certification Program - Curriculum and Supervision
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ12.2005
Master of Education - Mathematics
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA12.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Education, English
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA06.1990
Skills
- Facilitator of Community Programs
- Presenter of Staff Development Workshops
- Curriculum Development and Design
- Textbook Review and Selection
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating and Encouraging
- Student Performance Evaluations
- Data Analysis
- Progress Reporting
Certification
- NJ Certificate in Curriculum and Supervision, 01/01/05
- NJ Elementary School Teacher Standard Certification, 01/01/92
- PA Elementary School Teacher Standard Certification, 01/01/90
Timeline
Supervisory Intern
Sunnybrae Elementary School
09.2005 - 12.2005
Curriculum Intern
Hamilton Township School District
06.2005 - 09.2005
Basic Skills Math Teacher Grades 6,7,8
Albert E. Grice Middle School
09.2002 - Current
Elementary Teacher - Grade 5
Sunnybrae Elementary School
09.2001 - 06.2003
Elementary Teacher – Grade 5
Wilson Elementary School
09.1995 - 06.2001
Elementary Teacher – Grade 3
Kuser Elementary School
09.1994 - 06.1995
Elementary Teacher – Grade 5
Alexander Elementary School
09.1993 - 06.1994
Middle School Teacher – Grades 7&8
Holy Trinity School
09.1991 - 06.1993
Elementary Teacher – Grade 1
St. Anselm School
01.1990 - 06.1991
Master of Education - Mathematics
Arcadia University
Bachelor of Arts - Education, English
Holy Family University
- NJ Certificate in Curriculum and Supervision, 01/01/05
- NJ Elementary School Teacher Standard Certification, 01/01/92
- PA Elementary School Teacher Standard Certification, 01/01/90
Certification Program - Curriculum and Supervision
Rider University
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