Karen Sanders
Gause,TX
Summary
Accomplished First - third grade teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
First - Third Grade Elementary
Milano ISD
11.2012 - 05.2018
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
First Grade Teacher
Cameron ISD - Ben Milam Elementary
10.2008 - 10.2012
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Kindergarten Teacher
Hearne ISD
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M Health Science Center
College Station, TX05.2007
Skills
- Class Engagement
- Developing Social Skills
- Classroom Integration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Different Learning Styles
- Continuous Improvement Planning
- Standards Compliance
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Management
- Family Involvement
- Benchmark Setting
Timeline
First - Third Grade Elementary
Milano ISD
11.2012 - 05.2018
First Grade Teacher
Cameron ISD - Ben Milam Elementary
10.2008 - 10.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
Hearne ISD
08.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M Health Science Center
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