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Karen Rempe Clemons

Hale's Location,NH

Summary

With a proven track record at Walpole Public Schools, My expertise includes enhancing team performance and nurturing strong relationships with parents and students, demonstrating both hard and soft skills. Achievements include founding and boosting youth volleyball participation and significantly improving team success as well as player personal development through strategic planning and effective communication both on and off the court.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Walpole Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2024
  • Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
  • Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
  • Followed established classroom plans to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

Walpole Public Schools
08.2012 - 10.2022
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
  • Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, leading to overall program improvement.
  • Established a supportive environment that encouraged growth, accountability, sportsmanship among players.
  • Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
  • Worked individually with players to enhance confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Expanded community outreach with youth volleyball clinics, increasing youth participation in the sport.
  • Ensured athlete safety during practices and competitions by following proper protocols and guidelines.
  • Reviewed and updated game strategies and techniques to optimize training sessions.
  • Improved team performance by developing and implementing strategic game plans and practice sessions.
  • Developed players'' teamwork abilities by organizing team-building activities and fostering a positive team culture.
  • Increased overall team success by consistently evaluating and adjusting coaching techniques to better suit players'' needs.
  • Elevated athlete motivation levels using goal-setting techniques paired with continuous feedback on their progress during practices and games.

Director

Walpole Juniors Volleyball Club
01.2016 - 05.2022
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.

Family Nanny

Boston Nanny Centre
01.1995 - 01.2003
  • Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage self regulation.
  • Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry tasks.
  • Safeguarded children''s well-being by closely monitoring their activities and providing appropriate supervision at all times.
  • Established open communication with parents for seamless coordination in children''s daily routines and schedules.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Assisted school-aged children with homework completion, ensuring timely submission of assignments while reinforcing study habits.
  • Facilitated age-appropriate social interactions between children through playdates, outings, and community events participation.
  • Organized creative projects to promote artistic expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Drove children to dance, cheer, and sports practices.
  • Improved children's social skills with regular playdates and social interactions.

Education

School of Education

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

High School Diploma -

Centralia High School
Centralia
05-1991

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Multi-subject instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Teaching diverse learners

Timeline

Director

Walpole Juniors Volleyball Club
01.2016 - 05.2022

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Walpole Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2024

Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

Walpole Public Schools
08.2012 - 10.2022

Family Nanny

Boston Nanny Centre
01.1995 - 01.2003

School of Education

Baker University

High School Diploma -

Centralia High School
Karen Rempe Clemons