Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
Timeline
JOURNALISM & PUBLICATIONS
Links
Piano Performance
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Karen Tripp

Karen Tripp

Gypsum, Colorado 81637,CO

Summary

  • EDUCATION AL CONTENT DEVELOPMENT CAREER OBJECTIVE – Elementary to Middle School Teacher To achieve this, I leverage 14 years of experience in preschool teaching and management, crafting innovative and engaging content and curricula, and hold certifications as an Early Childhood Teacher and Director. I also have a passion for discovering new ways to attract, engage, and motivate young students to embrace learning and achieve outstanding results. Currently work at HSP K-8 in Eagle Vail as a paraprofessional in special ed. I have applied to the CU graduate school for a Master's in Education with teacher licensure online.
  • SUMMARY OF CREDENTIALS _______________________

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional Special Education

Homestake Peak
08.2025 - Current
  • Learn 6th grade education on a daily basis and re-teach the education in a way that an autistic and dyslexic 6th grade child can understand.

Teacher

Mountain Tots Preschool
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Added curriculum
  • Developed significant relationships with children
  • Organizational skills to a school that is moving

Teacher / Director

Rocky Mountain School of Discovery
03.2016 - 06.2022
  • Classroom Teacher and Education Director for children aged 2½ ~ 5 at private licensed early education daycare center with 2 Colorado campuses serving 80 students.
  • Drive curriculum content development, creating 31 new thematic lessons annually, encompassing multimedia resources and engagement activities, used by all teachers in both schools.
  • Teach Creative Curriculum, Story Book Curriculum, and Reggio Emelia Curriculum.
  • Manage the Eagle campus and all student engagement when owner/general manager is absent 40+ days per year.
  • Serve as liaison between the 2 campuses to ensure educational consistency and student outcomes.
  • Ensure all state and federal guidelines and regulations are met with 100% compliance.
  • Shifted from in-classroom to 100% remote teaching within 1 week of the pandemic lockdown of 2020 to ensure children continued academic and emotional development.

Teacher

The Vail Child Development Center
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Taught Christian education and reading, as well as creative curriculum including art, dance, and music for children in all 7 age groups from infants through preschoolers, in a private church-sponsored daycare with 16 teachers serving 80 families.

Teacher

Prater Lane Playschool
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Taught art, dance, and music to children aged 2 months to 6 years at licensed daycare center with the capacity to teach 92 children.
  • SUBSTITUTE TEACHER – Eagle Valley Childcare Association and Pooh Corner

Substitute Teacher

Edwards/Vail/Minturn
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Served as substitute teacher at 2 private licensed daycare centers with 9 classrooms licensed to teach up to 114 students aged 8 weeks to 6 years.

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Avon Recreation Center
07.2009 - 04.2011
  • I was pregnant while I was life guarding, teaching swimming lessons and subbing at 3 early childhood centers. I was also attending Colorado Mountain College at night for my Director's certificate in Early Childhood Education obtained by full scholarship with a 3.6/4.0 GPA. I finished my Early Childhood Education Certificate just as my daughter was born.

Assistant Manager

Rucksack general store
07.2007 - 09.2009

Education

Early Childhood Education (CERTIFICATION) -

Colorado Mountain College
Edwards, CO
04.2011

Bachelor of Science - Consumer Economics and Family Studies, Communication and English Journalism Minor

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
12.1989

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Proofreading
  • Experience in non-profits
  • Curriculum Development
  • Cross-functional communication
  • English
  • Early childhood education
  • Teaching Best Practices
  • Public Speaking
  • Teaching English as a Second Language Certif
  • Email marketing
  • Cash register
  • Client referrals
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Literacy education
  • Childcare
  • Classroom behavior management
  • Communication platforms
  • Administrative experience
  • Freelance journalist with 4 publications
  • Attention to detail
  • Subscription business model
  • Colorado Shines: PDIS Level 6 for early childhood certification
  • Bachelor of Science, Human Resources; Communications and Journalism minors
  • Performance Improvements
  • Lifeguard and swim instructor
  • Customer engagement
  • Community engagement
  • Online education instructional development
  • Toddler Care
  • Staff Training & Development
  • Record keeping
  • 14 years as Early Childhood Teacher age 2-6
  • Preschool experience
  • Office experience
  • Research
  • Office management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Elementary school teaching
  • Multitasking
  • Copywriting
  • Student performance assessment strategies
  • Early Childhood Teacher certification
  • Events management
  • Working with students with special education needs
  • Student & Family Communication
  • Educational Collaboration
  • Computer skills
  • Staff training and mentoring
  • Grammar Experience
  • Online instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • TEFL
  • Student performance data analysis
  • Recruiting
  • CPR/First Aid (Pediatric Plus) certification
  • Strategy & Execution
  • Customer retention
  • Typing
  • Curriculum and content development
  • Communication skills
  • Employee relations
  • Analytical thinking
  • Parent Engagement
  • Journalism
  • Media relations
  • Medical terminology
  • Marketing
  • QuickBooks
  • E-learning (training delivery method)
  • Curriculum development
  • Working with people with developmental disabilities
  • Blogging
  • Educational Program Management
  • Retail store manager continued
  • Preschool Academic Director
  • Time management
  • Supervising experience
  • Presentation Skills
  • Stakeholder Relationships
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Early Childhood Education Director certification
  • Event coordination
  • Children’s book author and illustrator

Affiliations

Mountain Life Calvary Christian Church

Very involved with my church-bible studies play piano at Mountain Top, teach children Sunday School.

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • Substitute Teaching Certification
  • Child Development Associate Certification
  • Cosmetology License
  • Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification
  • AED Certification
  • Lifeguard Training
  • Teaching Certification

Interests

Enjoy skiing, figure skating, snowshoeing, hiking, paddleboarding, surfing, road biking, and yoga

  • Swimming
  • I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
  • Yoga
  • I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Enjoy participating in yoga for overall physical and mental well-being

Timeline

Paraprofessional Special Education

Homestake Peak
08.2025 - Current

Teacher

Mountain Tots Preschool
01.2024 - 05.2025

Teacher / Director

Rocky Mountain School of Discovery
03.2016 - 06.2022

Teacher

The Vail Child Development Center
01.2013 - 12.2015

Teacher

Prater Lane Playschool
01.2011 - 12.2012

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Avon Recreation Center
07.2009 - 04.2011

Substitute Teacher

Edwards/Vail/Minturn
01.2009 - 12.2011

Assistant Manager

Rucksack general store
07.2007 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Science - Consumer Economics and Family Studies, Communication and English Journalism Minor

University of Delaware

Early Childhood Education (CERTIFICATION) -

Colorado Mountain College

JOURNALISM & PUBLICATIONS

  • AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR - The Animal in all of Us - children's book for children aged 11-15, in prepublication, with expected release August 2025.
  • Reporter - The Review, University of Delaware Newspaper
  • Freelance Writer - Cape May Star and Wave, Cape May, NJ
  • Freelance Writer - Shelter Island Reporter, Shelter Island, NY
  • Reporter - Medical Business, Miami, FL

Links

www.linkedin.com/in/karen-l-tripp

Piano Performance

Currently performing on a digital folding piano outside with Mountain Top Worship.  Performing-Reckless Love and Holy, Holy, Holy, as well as possibly Living Hope

Had my own concert at the senior center for my own beginner piano students and teamed up with another violin teacher.

Performed Moonlight Sonata with Bravo for the parents of Bravo Students

Played Pomp and Circumstance at Mountain Tots Preschool graduation.

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