Karen Whitehead
ETOILE,TX
Summary
Seasoned middle school math teacher familiar with explaining complex mathematical information in easily relatable ways. Bringing many years of experience in education and a goal to help each child develop to their full potential. Compassionate and dedicated team player with an unsurpassed work ethic and several years in the field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
Zavalla ISD
Zavalla, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Encouraged active participation from all students during class discussions.
- Taught various kinds of math at standard, remedial and advanced levels.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
- Used data analysis techniques to track student performance over time.
Middle School Resource Math Teacher
Lufkin ISD
Lufkin, TX
08.2013 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the development of individual education plans for students with special needs.
- Participated in professional development activities designed to improve knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Maintained accurate records related to student progress, including test scores, attendance data, behavioral reports.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss concerns about their child's academic performance or behavior.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Encouraged active participation from all students during class discussions.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education EC-12
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-2013
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Math instruction
- Performance tracking
- Individualized instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Professional development
Certification
- Special Ed. EC-12
- Generalist 4-8
Affiliations
- Artisian Club
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
Zavalla ISD
08.2024 - Current
Middle School Resource Math Teacher
Lufkin ISD
08.2013 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education EC-12
Stephen F. Austin State University
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