Karen Schmitt-McQuilkin

Currently a 3rd grade teacher. Taught also 5th grade and 4th grade.

• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.

Taught 6th grade teacher at both the middle school and one year at the elementary school.