Karina Goldsmith
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Experienced elementary school teacher with expertise in child development and collaborative teaching methods. Proven ability to effectively manage classrooms, assess student progress, and prepare students for assessments. Highly skilled in creating individualized lesson plans to meet the specific needs of each student, leading to significant improvements in learning outcomes. Committed to promoting academic achievement and fostering social skills and character development. Offers classroom instruction and personalized student support by integrating traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Harrisburg School District
08.2018 - Current
- Planning and delivering effective instruction across various subjects and grade levels
- Assessing and monitoring student progress
- Providing individualized support and intervention as needed
- Use of data to plan and implement lessons for growth and development
2nd Grade Teacher
Harrisburg School District
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
4th Grade Teacher
Harrisburg School District
08.2007 - 08.2013
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Education
Ph.D. - Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2029
Master of Education And Principal Certification -
Cabrini University
Radnor, PA05-2017
Elementary Education -
Penn State
Middletown, PA05.2007
Parks And Recreation/Biology -
York College of PA
York, PA05.2002
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking for Problem Resolution
- Logical Reasoning Skills
- Prioritized Task Management
- Data Gathering
- Effective Leadership
- Cross-Cultural Understanding
- Academic Engagement Strategies
- Safety awareness
- Standardized Test Administration
- Effective Literacy Instruction
- Effective Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
- Oversaw 25-30 students per class.
- Collaborated with team of 5 co-teachers in the development of field trips.
- Documented and resolved student conflicts which led to a peaceful classroom environment.
- Wrote and won grants in order to supply my classroom with needed materials.
Communication Skills
As an educator, I honed exceptional communication skills by conveying complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including students, parents, and colleagues. Transitioning to a corporate setting, I bring the ability to adapt messaging to suit stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clarity and alignment. My experience in fostering open dialogue, providing constructive feedback, and building rapport enables me to facilitate collaboration, drive engagement, and support organizational success.
Leadership Experience
Transitioning from teaching to a corporate environment, I bring a strong foundation in leadership cultivated through years of managing classrooms and leading teams in educational settings. I excel at motivating individuals to achieve their best, fostering collaboration, and driving projects to successful completion. As a leader, I have consistently demonstrated the ability to identify goals, create actionable plans, and guide teams through challenges, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivering measurable results.
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - PA Department of Education.
- Responsive Classroom Certified Teacher – Center for Responsive Schools.
- Mathematics Teacher Certification (Middle Level) - PA Department of Education.
- Science Teacher Certification (Middle Level) - PA Department of Education.
- Trauma-Informed Practices for Schools Certificate – Various Mental Health and Educational Organizations.
- Compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (Full Course)
- Title IX Compliance Overview (Full Course)
- Youth Suicide: Awareness, Prevention and Postvention (Act 71)PA Act 126 - Part 1: Child Abuse and Mandatory Reporting
- PA Act 126 - Part 2: Educator Discipline Act, Sexual Misconduct and Maintaining Professional Boundaries
- Protection Against Malware (Full Course)
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Harrisburg School District
08.2018 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Harrisburg School District
08.2013 - 08.2018
4th Grade Teacher
Harrisburg School District
08.2007 - 08.2013
Ph.D. - Education
Capella University
Master of Education And Principal Certification -
Cabrini University
Elementary Education -
Penn State
Parks And Recreation/Biology -
York College of PA
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