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Karen Elizabeth Casey Busha

Bay City,TX

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Van Vleck ISD, skilled in fostering critical thinking and enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching strategies. Licensed in Texas, I excel in classroom management and team collaboration, consistently achieving improved learning outcomes and promoting organizational growth. Known for fostering collaborative learning environment and achieving educational goals. Reliable in adapting to changing educational needs and integrating innovative teaching methods.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Reading Language Arts Teacher

Van Vleck ISD
08.2013 - Current
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.

World History/Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Bay City ISD
08.2001 - 07.2013
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies catering to diverse learning needs within the classroom environment.
  • Fostered a positive classroom climate through effective behavior management and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that integrate language arts with other subjects.
  • Assessed student progress using formative and summative evaluations, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect among students and staff members.

Teacher (All Subjects)

Victoria ISD
08.2000 - 05.2001
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and improve classroom engagement.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional methods and classroom management techniques.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments, ensuring accurate tracking of academic progress and areas for improvement.
  • Organized extracurricular activities to enrich the student experience and build community involvement within the school.

Child Behavioral Health Technician

Devereux Victoria Texas Treatment Center
02.1998 - 03.1999
  • Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
  • Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.

Education

Behavioral Science

University Of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, TX
12-2002

Skills

  • Licensed in Texas
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Organizational growth
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Individualized instruction
  • Compliance
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Creative thinking

Timeline

Reading Language Arts Teacher

Van Vleck ISD
08.2013 - Current

World History/Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Bay City ISD
08.2001 - 07.2013

Teacher (All Subjects)

Victoria ISD
08.2000 - 05.2001

Child Behavioral Health Technician

Devereux Victoria Texas Treatment Center
02.1998 - 03.1999

Behavioral Science

University Of Houston-Victoria

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