Karen Quarture
Finleyville,PA
Summary
Accomplished educator with a track record of fostering student engagement and enhancing learning outcomes at Blueprints. Leveraged classroom management and differentiated instruction to meet diverse needs, achieving significant improvements in student performance. Actively pursued professional development, embodying a positive role model while mastering critical thinking and motivational strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Pre-K Counts
Blueprints
05.2010 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Teacher Headstart
Blueprints
09.2008 - 05.2010
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Instructor Fayette County Headstart
Private Industry Council
06.2001 - 08.2008
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA12.1999
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Child Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student assessment
- Small Group Instruction
- Learning Strategies
Certification
Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Special Education PK-8
Timeline
Teacher Pre-K Counts
Blueprints
05.2010 - Current
Teacher Headstart
Blueprints
09.2008 - 05.2010
Instructor Fayette County Headstart
Private Industry Council
06.2001 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Special Education
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
California University of Pennsylvania
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