Karen Teague
Greenwood,South Carolina
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 26 year history of supporting academic administration function. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. An effective communicator skilled at developing and implementing academic programs to create high-quality learning environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Brewer Middle School
07.2020 - Current
- Site Testing Coordinator for SC READY and SCPASS
- Creation of master schedule for the 23/24 and 24/25 school years
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers, and outside agencies.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Creation of a scheduling matrix to organize and assign substitute teachers for teacher absences
- Support curriculum and instruction with data analysis, course scheduling, review of lesson plans, and ensuring that ESOL, 504, and SPED accommodations are met
- Assist with supervision and oversight of school activities, clubs, events, and athletics
- Lead for the MTSS committee school-wide initiatives
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Partnered with the principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing apositive, high-expectation academic environment.
Interim Assistant Principal for 11th and 12th Grade
Emerald High School
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Processed student discipline for 11th and 12th grade students
- Worked collaboratively with the School Improvement Council to address student, parent, and community concerns
- Coordinated with MAP and End of Course testing throughout the school
- Collaborated with guidance, school psychologist, and special education teachers to provide continuous support for special education students in my grade band
- Monitored students throughout the day to ensure student safety
- Supported student activities on campus including Beta Club, Student Government, and National Honors Society
- Assessed student data to determine areas for growth, areas of concern, and possible strategies to increase student success at Emerald High School
- Interviewed potential teacher candidates for teaching positions at our school.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Instructional Coach - Social Studies
Greenwood 50
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Planned with other districts in the creation of cross-district Project Based Learning
- Provided professional development for teachers of social studies throughout the district
- Coached and guided teachers with lesson plan development and implementation
- Co-taught with other educators on specific topics
- Developed and implemented project based learning in classrooms
- Presented information related to project based learning
- Facilitated professional development with outside districts on project based learning
- Implemented educational technology in the social studies classroom
- Created a middle school and elementary school team drive to encourage collaboration and critical thinking.
Interim Assistant Director
Genesis Education Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Observed, supervised and evaluated teachers to increase student learning
- Developed an electronic point keeping system for all middle and high school students
- Monitored grades for middle school and distributed these grades to the home schools in an efficient manner
- Communicated with guidance and administration at other schools about behavioral and grade expectations
- Implemented Accelerate to Excel at Genesis with 27% of our students being eligible to participate and return
- Created and maintained relationships with students to provide encouragement and motivation to achieve
- Participated in multiple expulsion hearings both as a presenter and member of the panel
- Testing coordinator for MAP testing
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Supervised instruction and daily implementation of the SC State Standards
- Supervised daily operations of the school and addressed areas of improvement.
Adjutant Professor
Furman University
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Planned and taught a course on Project Based Learning for the Greenwood School District 50 Cohort
- Evaluated student performance at the master’s level
- Implemented engaging strategies to implement learning objectives and goals
- Provided opportunities for in-class discussions as well as on-site visits to facilitate learning.
Social Studies Teacher
Emerald High School
08.2013 - 07.2017
- 9th Honors World History, AP Human Geography, USHC – CP, USHC - Honors
- Social Studies Department Chair
- Developed and implemented engaging Social Studies lessons
- Utilized technology in all three content areas for ESOL, special education, and regular education students
- Designed and implemented interactive curriculum units within each of the three content areas
- Integrated technology extensively within my curriculum to enhance student learning and real-world knowledge
- Worked collaboratively with first-year teachers and clinical students to implement curriculum while providing guidance and assistance as needed
- Worked collaboratively with members of my department to implement common core state standards, and common assessment
- Communicated extensively with parents in a variety of methods to communicate student progress and behavioral issues
- Collaborated with other teachers to provide instruction in the inclusion of technology within the classroom
- Incorporated Project Based Learning to support and expand 21st century workplace skills of students.
Education
Master of Art in Education – Administration and Supervision -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2009
Master of Art in Education – Curriculum and Instruction – Computer Education -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2007
Bachelor of Science - History Teacher Education
Lander University
Greenwood05.1997
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Student achievement
- Restorative Practices
- School Improvement
- Staff Development
- Discipline management
Other Professional Activities
- Greenwood District 50 Safety Committee, 07/2023-present, Assisted in random safety checks throughout the district to ensure students safety.
- Clemson LEADERS, 07/2023-present, Leader cohort member to utilize Change Science within my school setting to improve teacher retention and student performance.
- Alignment Guide Committee Member SC Social Studies Standards, 07/2019, Assisted in the writing alignment guide for the state of SC for the 2020 Social Studies College and Career Ready standards
- SC-ALT Standard Setting Committee Member, 06/2019, Collaborated with educators from around the state to set cut scores for the SC-ALT test in Social Studies for 5th and 7th grade students
- Greenwood’s Aspiring Leadership Academy Cohort Member, 08/2018, 07/2019, Collected, analyzed and organized supply lists for teachers for summer school Worked collaboratively with a team to complete setup and breakdown of summer school materials Procured price estimates for supplies prior to ordering Organized classroom supplies and reading materials for summer school teachers Created and implemented an incentive plan to increase attendance throughout summer school
- Rubric 4.0 Assessor Trained, 02/2017
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Brewer Middle School
07.2020 - Current
Interim Assistant Principal for 11th and 12th Grade
Emerald High School
12.2019 - 07.2020
Interim Assistant Director
Genesis Education Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
Adjutant Professor
Furman University
08.2018 - 05.2019
Instructional Coach - Social Studies
Greenwood 50
08.2017 - 07.2020
Social Studies Teacher
Emerald High School
08.2013 - 07.2017
Master of Art in Education – Administration and Supervision -
University of Phoenix
Master of Art in Education – Curriculum and Instruction – Computer Education -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - History Teacher Education
Lander University
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