Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic
Karen Smiley

Karen Smiley

Ballston Spa,NY

Summary

As a public-school elementary teacher and a mom of adult children, I have discretionary time. More importantly, I possess the skills to deliver high quality work products and am eager to demonstrate my skill set and application to a variety of job titles. In my role as a teacher, I have a great deal of experience collecting, sorting, and analyzing data. I have extensive experience with basic data entry, report generation, designing graphs for public presentation, and report writing. Additionally , I have a very active work history and extra curricular lifestyle. I am excited at the possibility of contributing to your organization. I am goal oriented, task focused, reliable, and committed to organizational mission. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Ballston Spa Central Schools
04.2006
  • Created an engaging, student-centered classroom environment
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement new approaches to teaching that improved student performance
  • Actively monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly
  • Used data to inform instruction and identify areas of improvement
  • Used technology in the classroom to improve student engagement and learning outcomes

Director - Allstar Softball Camp

Self
07.1990 - 07.2000
  • Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
  • Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
  • Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
  • Performed staff evaluations and addressed areas for improvement.
  • Planned weekly camp program schedules for sports, skills and activities.
  • Hired, disciplined and managed 20 camp staff members and 100 Campers

Waitress

Pizza Hut
09.1986 - 08.1993
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.

Waitress

Shoreline Restaurant
06.1986 - 09.1986
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.

Education

Dual Masters -

Russell Sage College

Certified Special Education and Reading K-12 Certified Elementary Education Nursery - 6 Coaching Certification - undefined

Bachelors - undefined

Albany

Masters - Special Education and Reading

1995

Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Business

Sportswoman of the
1989

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Test Proctoring
  • Fast Learner
  • Computer Skills
  • Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel
  • Clear Public Speaking Skills
  • Effective Time Management
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
  • Special Education
  • Student Records Management
  • DIBELS Knowledge
  • Differentiated Learning Techniques

Timeline

Teacher

Ballston Spa Central Schools
04.2006

Director - Allstar Softball Camp

Self
07.1990 - 07.2000

Waitress

Pizza Hut
09.1986 - 08.1993

Waitress

Shoreline Restaurant
06.1986 - 09.1986

Dual Masters -

Russell Sage College

Certified Special Education and Reading K-12 Certified Elementary Education Nursery - 6 Coaching Certification - undefined

Bachelors - undefined

Albany

Masters - Special Education and Reading

Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Business

Sportswoman of the
Karen Smiley