Karen Stiffler
Ocala
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with proven success at Lifespan Academy, adept at differentiated instruction and fostering a positive classroom environment. Skilled in classroom management and emotional intelligence, I effectively enhanced student engagement and academic progress through innovative lesson planning and personalized support, ensuring every child thrived in their learning journey.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Lifespan Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Monitored learner advancement frequently through ongoing evaluations.
Pre Kindergarten Teacher
Hope Christian School
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Effectively managed a class of 28 students
- Prepared and implemented daily lesson plans
- Kept academic and social and emotional records on each child
- Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and visual aids
- Created assessments to evaluate student achievement of curriculum objectives.
First Grade Teacher
Calvary Academy
09.2007 - 06.2016
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Education
Elementary Education
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJSkills
- Classroom management- gentle but assertive manner
- Excellent Organizational and communication skills
- Group collaborator
- Proficient in play-based learning
- Individualized education plans
- Special needs support
- Behavior modeling
- Social-emotional learning
- Differentiated instruction
- Multitasking and organization
- Positive reinforcement
- Time management
- Active listening
- Adaptable and flexible
- Emotional intelligence
- Positive behavior techniques
Certification
Standard Teaching Certificate-Elementary School Teacher
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Lifespan Academy
08.2023 - Current
Pre Kindergarten Teacher
Hope Christian School
09.2017 - 02.2021
First Grade Teacher
Calvary Academy
09.2007 - 06.2016
Elementary Education
Georgian Court University
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