Karen Wilson

Work History

Montgomery County Educational Service Center

08.2021 - Current

Develop and present tailored lesson plans that increase student awareness on various coping strategies and healthy life skills while meeting the unique needs and concerns of diverse student populations and promoting inclusivity within prevention education initiatives.
Evaluate success of prevention programs by tracking participant progress over time and making data-driven improvements as needed.
Maintain detailed records of program activities and outcomes, ensuring accurate reporting for grant applications and other funding opportunities.
Promote a culture of respect and empathy within classrooms by modeling effective communication skills during group discussions around sensitive subject matter.
Utilize multimedia tools to create compelling educational materials that capture student interest while conveying essential information about risk factors and protective measures.
Create pamphlets and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices for community events.
Mentor new teachers with PAX program and coach classroom management best practices for prevention, contributing to the professional growth of the educational community.
Evaluate teacher performance through classroom observations and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
Collaborate with MCPC members to support coalition initiatives for the community.

Dayton Live

04.2022 - Current

Greet patrons with friendliness and professionalism, creating an inviting and positive atmosphere while ensuring high quality service.
Manage cash handling procedures, ensuring accurate accounting of daily transactions, close out cash register and prepare reports and deposit at close of business.
Work flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Mentor new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
Facilitate special events including tastings, promotions and private events.
Work in close collaboration with team members and volunteers to achieve sales targets, maintain clean, well-stocked bar areas and ensure an excellent experience for our patrons.

St Peter School

08.2011 - 07.2021

Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Created ‘Morning News’ activity and binder for daily literacy activity and used it as a keepsake for First graders.
Awarded innovative teaching grants (2017) for work with co-teacher in Water for Good initiative to build a well for a community in Africa and (2018) for Taste of a Good Book multicultural event for 3rd grade.
Integrated Arts into the curriculum as Muse machine teacher
Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain a positive, orderly and focused community learning environment.
Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.

Patterson Kennedy

08.1999 - 06.2003

Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals while collaborating with Hearing Impaired teacher to implement kinesthetic and interpersonal activities.
Fostered critical thinking skills in students through inquiry-based instruction methods that challenged them to analyze complex ideas.
Coordinated school wide speech contest
Incorporated multicultural perspectives into lesson plans, promoting diversity awareness among students - Brotherhood assembly, Muse Machine, etc.