Karina Robison
Arcanum
Summary
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment. Knowledge of state regulations and best practices, ensuring compliance and quality in preschool operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Director/Lead Teacher
Franklin Monroe Local Schools
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Successfully launched a preschool program
- Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record keeping and routine inspections preparation. Received 5 star rating.
- Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive environment, accommodating diverse learning needs.
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and regular progress updates.
- Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
- Conducted staff evaluations and provided constructive feedback, fostering professional growth and development.
- Increased enrollment rates by implementing targeted marketing strategies and hosting informative open house events for prospective families.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
First Grade Teacher
Richmond Community Schools
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Kindergarten Teacher
Victory College Prep
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
Preschool Teacher
Fayette County School Corporation
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Education
Bachelor's - Education
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN12.2017
Master's - Education
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN12.2021
Skills
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum development
- Policy development
- Staff management
- Payment collection
- Curriculum planning
- Teacher training
- Admission procedures
- Fundraising strategies
- Enrollment management
- Database management
- Safety regulations compliance
- Program assessment
- Marketing and communications
- Team collaboration
- Enrollment procedures
- Regulatory compliance
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Progress monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Program development
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Data Organization - Organized scores of over 30 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Certification
- General Education PK-5 (Ohio)
- First Aid Certification
- CPR
- Child Abuse
- Orton Gillingham Science Training
- Science of reading training through the state of Ohio
Timeline
Preschool Director/Lead Teacher
Franklin Monroe Local Schools
03.2023 - 02.2025
First Grade Teacher
Richmond Community Schools
08.2021 - 03.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Victory College Prep
07.2020 - 07.2021
Preschool Teacher
Fayette County School Corporation
08.2019 - 07.2020
Master's - Education
Indiana University East
Bachelor's - Education
Indiana University East
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