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Karenna Nelson

Fullerton,California

Summary

Dedicated and passionate educator with proven track record successfully leading a classroom and providing individualized instruction that meets the diverse needs of all students. Communicates effectively with administrators, faculty and parents. Highly rated by former superiors and colleagues. Well versed in educational standards and innovative teaching methods. Mostly importantly, I am life-long learner!

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

ABC Unified School District
12.2022 - 05.2023

- Rated Highly by Colleague and Peers: Received consistent positive feedback from teachers and students alike. I was highly requested as a substitute.

- Highly Effective Classroom Management: Managed the classroom with a positive and redemptive outlook, seeking to create an environment where every student felt safe.

Adaptability and Flexibility: Managed diverse classroom needs at various grade levels, adapting quickly to meet the immediate needs of students.

Tutor

Lodestone Academy
08.2022 - 04.2023

- Individualized Instruction: Provided personalized tutoring sessions in both one-on-one and group settings to meet the unique learning needs of each student.

- Improved Grades and Test Scores: Successfully guided students to achieve significant improvements in academic performance.

- Student Progress Tracking: Monitored progress on the academy's online curriculum platform.

- Cline Satisfaction: Receive positive feedback from both students and parents, reflecting high satisfaction with the tutoring service. Built rapport with families through trust and reliability.

Student Teacher, 4th Grade

FUSD And ABCUSD
08.2022 - 12.2022

- Exceptional Communication Skills:Effectively communicated with the Master Teacher, university supervisor, and parents regarding student outcomes and goals.

- Resourceful Lesson Planning: Developed creative and engaging lessons based on ongoing assessments in adherence to state standards, incorporating a variety of teaching strategies to engage all students.

- Adaptability and Flexibility: Adjusted instruction strategies and plans to meet the immediate needs of diverse students.

- Professional Development: Actively engaged in professional development trainings provided by the district, where I had the opportunity to enhance teaching practices.

- Team Collaboration: Collaborated with other grade-level staff, a Master Teacher, and a university supervisor to better meet diverse student needs.

Teacher's Assistant

Biola University Department Of Biological Sciences
08.2021 - 05.2022

- Collaboration: Collaborated with the professor to create engaging lesson on topics including conservation, human anatomy, botany, animal science, genetics, etc.

- Displayed Responsibility and Reliability: Managed labs, graded papers and labs, and hosted study sessions.

Clubs Coordinator

Biola University Office Of Campus Engagement
08.2020 - 05.2022

- Manage all clubs on campus, including academic-based organizations.

- Collaboration and Teamwork: Worked alongside the legal team, risk management, and the purchasing/accounting department to be sure that all clubs are operating properly under the university’s guidelines.

- Financial Responsibility: Co-hosted funding proposal meetings, where I work with a small team to grant funds to university organizations.

- Training: Co-lead training events for student Club Officers.

- Fluency in Technology: Fluent in a variety of online applications, such as Gmail, Google Sheets, Excel, Google Appointments, Presence, and Zoom.

Wildlife and Conservation Education

Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
06.2020 - 12.2021

- Collaboration with Colleagues: Worked both individually and with team members to educate children and families on wildlife, conservation, and environmental issues.

- Resourcefulness and Creativity: Developed games, crafts, and songs to deliver academic content in an engaging manner for classes of children.

- Teaching: Led classes of students throughout the zoo while creating a positive educational experience.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Biola University
La Mirada, CA
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Elementary Education

Biola University
La Mirada, CA
05.2022

Skills

  • Activity Planning and Organization
  • Activity Management
  • Records Management
  • Parent Communication

Certification

CA Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

CPR Certified

Affiliations

  • Instructional Aid
  • Event Director of Registration
  • Camp Counselor
  • Food Share Distribution Manager

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

ABC Unified School District
12.2022 - 05.2023

Tutor

Lodestone Academy
08.2022 - 04.2023

Student Teacher, 4th Grade

FUSD And ABCUSD
08.2022 - 12.2022

Teacher's Assistant

Biola University Department Of Biological Sciences
08.2021 - 05.2022

Clubs Coordinator

Biola University Office Of Campus Engagement
08.2020 - 05.2022

Wildlife and Conservation Education

Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
06.2020 - 12.2021

Master of Arts - Education

Biola University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Elementary Education

Biola University
Karenna Nelson