Karen Sasson
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
As a seasoned educator, my focus is on enriching the lives of both teachers and students within and beyond the classroom environment. I am grateful for the invaluable experience of mentoring adults across various educational settings, and I am deeply passionate about continuing this meaningful work.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Director
Yeled V'Yalda
Brooklyn, NY
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
- Established strong home-school connections including parenting workshops and events.
Mommy & Me Teacher
Yeshiva Shaare Torah
Brooklyn, NY
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Fully conceptualized the program from it's inception with a clear initiative including education, marketing and registration.
- Collaborated with team members to incorporate a productive schedule.
- Purchased classroom materials after conducting thorough research and relevant data.
- Maintained a safe, loving and orderly learning environment.
- Attended a three day Music Together workshop to better facilitate musical education to both children and their caregivers..
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction, visual, auditory and sensory activities.
- Coached parents addressing both the parenting aspects and the educational needs of their children.
Preschool Teacher
V'YaldaMagen David Yeshivah
Brooklyn, NY
09.2005 - 06.2014
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Organized lesson plans, educational materials and resources to create an engaging, safe learning environment.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
Education
Master of Science - General /Special Education Early Childhood
Touro College
Brooklyn06-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY01-1987
Skills
- Professionalism
- Leadership and Inspiration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Curriculum Development
- Organizational Skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Start Director
Yeled V'Yalda
08.2019 - 10.2022
Mommy & Me Teacher
Yeshiva Shaare Torah
09.2014 - 06.2019
Preschool Teacher
V'YaldaMagen David Yeshivah
09.2005 - 06.2014
Master of Science - General /Special Education Early Childhood
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
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