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KAREN WAINWRIGHT-STATON

Wolcott,CT

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mathematics Teacher and Department Head

Waterbury Arts Magnet School
08.2022 - Current
  • Honored for excellent teaching which resulted in students having above-average growth from Beginning of year to Middle of year Math assessment.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for a complete support network.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Helps teachers select materials and instructional strategies that fit students' needs and interests.
  • Interprets and explains diagnostic information for classroom teachers and other specialists to assist them in planning instructional programs.

High School Math Teacher

Waterbury Career Academy High School
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
  • Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom and administered approved discipline to create classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.

Mathematics Teacher and Department Chair

Crosby High School
11.2019 - 06.2021
  • Makes informal classroom visitations of department personnel and provides coaching and acts as a resource person for department teachers;
  • Develop strategies for helping teachers make changes in embedded instructional practices, assist in the identification of student needs, and provide differentiated instructional support;
  • Develops strategies for students with problems in the assigned subject area;
  • Helps teachers select materials and instructional strategies that fit students' needs and interests;
  • Interprets and explains diagnostic information for classroom teachers and other specialists to assist them in planning instructional programs.

Mathematics Teacher

Dean Of Ace Program, Crosby High School
09.2014 - 06.2021
  • The Academic Choice for Excellence Program at Crosby High School is an accelerated honors program of studies geared towards college-bound students who follow a rigorous course of studies
  • As Dean of ACE Program, my responsibilities included, but were not limited to: supervision of over 50 student academic performance, community service, and discipline, as well as family engagement. This was in addition to teaching 4 classes.
  • I also worked collaboratively with my colleagues in the program, as well as families and students, to ensure that all possible resources and opportunities were made available to them.

High School Math Teacher

Crosby High School
09.2010 - 06.2021
  • Administered standardized tests in accordance with SAT testing programs
  • Taught students building blocks of Precalculus, as well as advanced concepts and tricks to simplifyprocesses
  • Planned and implemented Precalculus for the ACE (Academic Choice for Excellence) programaligned with Crosby High School's philosophy, goals and objectives
  • Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations
  • Met withparents and guardians to discuss students' progress at least once per semester
  • Enforced both classroom and administration policies and rules at all times and possessedknowledge of classroom management techniques
  • Helped students develop and improve study methods and habits

Math Teacher

Waterbury Arts Magnet School
09.2004 - 06.2010
  • Assessed student progress weekly, monthly and quarterly
  • Possessed considerable knowledge of standard based and core curriculum area for which theteacher is responsible for instructing, including specialized knowledge in certain fields such asmath
  • Integrated technology into the curriculum to develop students' word processing and research skills

Math Teacher and Science Co-Teacher

Intermediate School, Optimal Match Magnet School, Sciences
09.2000 - 06.2003
  • Helped students develop and improve study methods and habits
  • Planned and conducted hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe,question and investigate
  • Coached students and reviewed test material in preparation for New York state-wide standardizedtests

Math Teacher

V.Carrigan Middle School
09.2003 - 05.2003
  • Helped students develop and improve study methods and habits
  • Continued to develop knowledge of Mathematics through continued education courses

Education

092 Intermediate Administration Or Supervision - Educational Administration

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
05.2023

Mathematics Graduate Certificate (Online) -

University of Northern Colorado
Colorado City, CO
2021

Master of Science - Secondary Education - Mathematics

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
2000

BBA - Banking and Finance

St. Johns University
Queens, New York
1995

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Critical Thinking
  • Written Communication
  • Google Workspace
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Materials Management
  • Engaging Presentation
  • Number Theory

Affiliations

  • POST University Adjunct faculty member (since 2022)
  • Assistant Chair for NEASC accreditation visiting team.
  • Attended NCTM Regional Conference for the past three years.
  • Participated as a judge in the Long Island Math Fair Competition.
  • NEASC Accreditation Coordinator (New England Association of Schools and Colleges)
  • School Governance Council Chairperson
  • Member of site visit team to ECH - Tennessee (Early College High)
  • BRASS CITY LEADERSHIP Forum member
  • T.E.A.M Mentor (Teacher Education and Mentoring Program)
  • GLI Interviewer/Scorer ( Global Leadership Institute)
  • Staff Professional Development Leader ( Topic: Collaboration in the classroom)
  • PoG (Portrait of the Graduate) development Team member (City of Waterbury)
  • YES Club Advisor ( Young Educators Society)
  • Schoolwide Classroom Rules and Expectations Team member(Crosby High School)
  • Waterbury STEM Fellow. (2021-2025)

Certification

  • 092 - Supervisor/Administrator
  • 029 - Mathematics 7-12
  • 105 - Department Chairperson
  • UCONN ECE - Math 1030Q and Math 1131Q


Timeline

Mathematics Teacher and Department Head

Waterbury Arts Magnet School
08.2022 - Current

High School Math Teacher

Waterbury Career Academy High School
08.2021 - 08.2022

Mathematics Teacher and Department Chair

Crosby High School
11.2019 - 06.2021

Mathematics Teacher

Dean Of Ace Program, Crosby High School
09.2014 - 06.2021

High School Math Teacher

Crosby High School
09.2010 - 06.2021

Math Teacher

Waterbury Arts Magnet School
09.2004 - 06.2010

Math Teacher

V.Carrigan Middle School
09.2003 - 05.2003

Math Teacher and Science Co-Teacher

Intermediate School, Optimal Match Magnet School, Sciences
09.2000 - 06.2003

092 Intermediate Administration Or Supervision - Educational Administration

University of Bridgeport

Mathematics Graduate Certificate (Online) -

University of Northern Colorado

Master of Science - Secondary Education - Mathematics

Hofstra University

BBA - Banking and Finance

St. Johns University

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