Karin Larson
Littleton,CO
Summary
Seasoned Educator from Denver Public Schools, adept in social emotional learning and fostering student engagement. Demonstrated success in enhancing learning through educational technology and diverse teaching methods. Excelled in creating inclusive environments, boosting student self-esteem by over 30%, and fostering strong parent-teacher communication. Renowned for empathy, patience, and a professional demeanor that elevates academic achievements.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Denver Public Schools
Denver, CO
08.1984 - Current
- Managed student activities and responsibilities.
- Created distinct educational content.
- Maintained high standards of diligence.
- Enhanced enthusiasm for learning.
- Exhibited understanding of diverse student backgrounds.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Integrated character education into the curriculum to promote social and emotional learning.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Organized and supervised class projects, field trips, and guest speaker events.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05-1984
Skills
- Educational technology
- Assessment development
- Behavior management
- Data analysis
- Parent engagement
- Diverse teaching methods
- Social-emotional learning
- Project organization
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Creative problem solving
- Effective communication
- Classroom culture
- Continuing education
- Technology integration
- Conflict resolution
- Clear communication
- Empathy and patience
- Data-driven instruction
- Student interaction
- Lesson planning
- Professional training
- Parent-teacher communication
- Cultural awareness
- Student engagement
- Parent interaction
- Class instruction
- Active listening
- Academic goals
- Elementary education
- Formative assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Classroom management
- Professional demeanor
Affiliations
- Avid reader
- exercise enthusiast
- outdoorsy
Accomplishments
- Recognized as a Distinguished Denver Public Schools Educator for Nine Years
- Nominated for the William T. Dwyer Award for Excellence in Education (in Palm Beach Florida) twice.
- Nominated for Educator Award, American Red Cross Real Heroes
- Boca Raton High School Principal Service Award
- Soccer Association of Boca Raton Coach of the Year
Certification
- State of Colorado Department of Education Professional Educator's Certificate Elementary Education/Gifted Endorsement
Endorsements
- "The moment we entered her classroom during orientation, we were greeted with warmth and charm...this continued for my daughter for every one of her one hundred and eighty days of school" Letter written about Karin Larson by parent Wendi Tow
- Karin Larson establishes a warm, nurturing, positive classroom environment for her students, and she is an outstanding teacher who provides a strong academic program in a consistent manner. She continually employs innovative strategies to engage, challenge, motivate, and encourage her students to perform far beyond their levels of expectation. Karin Larson Teacher Evaluation- Peter Slack, Principal
- "Thank you so much for placing me with such an exceptional teacher! Mrs. Larson taught me how to be the kind of teacher I hope to be one day." Letter written by Stacey Ajram-Student Teacher, FAU
- "I have three children and, in all of our experiences with the school system, we have never encountered a teacher as dynamic as Karin Larson. Our prayers were answered when we met this "fairy godmother" of a teacher shortly after Alex began school. rs. Larson stands out among her colleagues. Her dedication, enthusiasm, creativity, and passion for teaching were apparent, every day, and a love of learning was easily fostered among her students." Letter to Superintendent, Art Johnson from parent- Mrs. Goldstein
- Karin Larson is an exemplary teacher who consistently worked above expectations. Mrs. Larson's firm, but fair management system capitalized on positive reinforcement and accountability. Mrs. Larson worked a ten hour day planning activates and assessing performance." Teacher Evaluation-Principal Patricia Brehm
Timeline
Educator
Denver Public Schools
08.1984 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University