Karen Rogers
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Relationship-driven Dean of Students focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events. Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets. Up to date on trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Dean of Students
Sonoran Science Academy
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted students with personal/social skills and plans
- Provided crisis counseling and conflict resolution counseling to students
- Responsible for student discipline, teacher evaluations, and any aspect outside of academics that impacts student life and outcomes.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
Certified High School Teacher
Vail Unified School District
01.2017 - 05.2022
- Provided in-person instruction for Advanced Placement psychology and high school English.
- Provided online instruction in sociology and psychology for remote learners
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Communicated frequently with parents and students to ensure positive learning outcomes.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Supplied supplemental, one-to-one teaching instruction for at-risk or struggling students.
- Differentiated instruction for students with 504 plans/IEPs
Certified High School Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided instruction in Advanced Placement psychology at University High School
- Elevated high-performing students’ understanding of content through direct instruction, group-work, and project-based learning
- Sponsor of Odyssey of the Mind.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Organized laboratory activities, prepared lectures and design experiments for optimum learning.
Substitute Teacher
Vail School District
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape Specialist
United States Air Force
12.1996 - 12.2016
- Instructed 250 high-risk of isolation Air Force members annually in remote, classroom, and alternative learning environments
- Held positions as lead trainer, instructor, operations noncommissioned officer, group-level training manager, SERE program manager, and superintendent
- Conducted instructor evaluations and validated accredited course material and instruction.
- Developed personnel recovery pans for Air Force members serving in South and Central America
- Briefed high-level officials on recovery plans and risk assessments
Education
Doctorate of Psychology - Educational Leadership
University of Arizona-Global Campus
05.2024
Master of Arts - Education: Education Research
Moreland University
Washington, DC2018
Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling: Marriage and Family
Liberty University
2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Ashford University
2014
Associate of Arts - Survival And Rescue Operator
Community College of The Air Force
2002
High School Diploma - undefined
Springdale High School
1993
Skills
- Character Education
- Student Development
- Disciplinary Procedures
- Academic Intervention
- Special Education
- Behavioral Management
- Classroom Management
- Staff Development
- Curriculum Development
- Mental Health
- Crisis Intervention
Additional Information
- Meritorious Service Medal, 2013 Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2012 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2011 Air Force Commendation Medal, 2009, 2007, 2005 Air Force Achievement Medal, 2002, 1999
Certification
- Current Arizona Secondary Teaching Certification (Psychology and English)
- Current Red Cross CPR Instructor Certification
- Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
- AZ School Counselor Certification (currently being processed with AZDoE)
Work Availability
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Timeline
Dean of Students
Sonoran Science Academy
06.2022 - Current
Certified High School Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
06.2021 - 05.2022
Certified High School Teacher
Vail Unified School District
01.2017 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
Vail School District
09.2016 - 01.2017
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape Specialist
United States Air Force
12.1996 - 12.2016
Doctorate of Psychology - Educational Leadership
University of Arizona-Global Campus
Master of Arts - Education: Education Research
Moreland University
Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling: Marriage and Family
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Ashford University
Associate of Arts - Survival And Rescue Operator
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma - undefined
Springdale High School
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