Karen Swalley
Cave Springs
Summary
With a distinguished career at Springdale Public Schools, I excelled in creating a supportive learning environment, significantly enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching methods. My expertise in classroom management and relationship building, coupled with a knack for tailoring lessons to diverse needs, underscored my commitment to fostering academic success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher (Retired-May 2024)
Springdale Public Schools
02.2004 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-1984
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of [learning activities].
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Certification
Elementary Education-State of Arkansas (2004-Lifetime)
* (K-4) Elementary Education
* (5-8) Reading, English
Elementary Education-State of Texas (1984-Lifetime)
* (1-8) Elementary Education
* (1-8) Reading, English
Timeline
Teacher (Retired-May 2024)
Springdale Public Schools
02.2004 - 05.2024
Elementary Education-State of Arkansas (2004-Lifetime)
* (K-4) Elementary Education
* (5-8) Reading, English
Elementary Education-State of Texas (1984-Lifetime)
* (1-8) Elementary Education
* (1-8) Reading, English
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
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