Karisma Gillam
Houston,TX
Summary
Positive, patient, and adaptable individual with passion for fostering supportive and engaging learning environment. Possesses foundational knowledge of educational principles and child development, coupled with strong organizational and communication skills. Dedicated to making meaningful impact on students' educational journeys.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Teacher
Aldine Independent School District
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Improved STAAR Reading scores by 22% in the 'Did Not Meet' category, and increased 'Meets' and 'Masters' levels through targeted instruction, data-driven small groups, and benchmark analysis.
- Achieved 174% of projected MAP Growth in Reading; students reached a median conditional growth percentile of 86, reflecting exceptional instructional impact.
- Led benchmark-to-benchmark gains of 30%+ for individual students by implementing reteach plans and one-on-one data conferences.
- Serve as the lead teacher, planning and delivering daily TEKS-aligned instruction in Reading, Math, and Science.
- Implement Teach Like a Champion strategies to boost engagement, ensure smooth routines, and maintain high expectations.
- Collaborate with campus leadership and intervention staff to address academic and behavioral needs, supporting schoolwide improvement initiatives.
- Design and deliver comprehensive lesson plans aligned with state standards, incorporating cross-curricular learning experiences.
- Engage students in math and science through inquiry-based strategies, promoting critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Foster an inclusive and equitable classroom by building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Support students’ social-emotional growth using positive behavior reinforcement, and effective classroom management techniques.
- Maintain regular communication with parents to discuss academic progress, behavior, and individualized supports.
- Actively pursue professional development to stay current with best practices in instruction, data analysis, and content-specific pedagogy.
Sales Representative
Victra Verizon Authorized Retailer
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted walk-in customers with sales and customer service.
- Assessed inventory and delivery requirements, then devised strategies to meet customer needs.
- Explained the features and capabilities of smart device offerings to customers, to help them understand the products and get the most out of them.
- Generate profit from both inbound and permission-based outbound calls by employing persuasive sales techniques.
- Used a consultative sales approach to understand customer needs, and make relevant recommendations.
- Increased sales of a historically low-performing store by 20 percent in the first four months of being placed there.
- Provided customer service in high-volume retail settings, resolving technical and billing issues with professionalism.
- Balanced multiple service priorities while maintaining detailed product knowledge, and accurate recordkeeping.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Houston Christian University
Houston, TX05.2023
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Collaborative communication with parents
- Growth mindset
- Oral communication
- Budling effective lesson plans
- Implementing IEPs
- Technology integration
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving strategies
- Time management
- Goal setting
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Sales expertise
- Behavior management
- Public speaking
- Student motivation
- Record keeping
- Cultural sensitivity
- Data-driven instruction
- 5 Years of Microsoft Office experience
Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Associate Teacher
Aldine Independent School District
08.2023 - 05.2025
Sales Representative
Victra Verizon Authorized Retailer
07.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Houston Christian University
Links
- Https://karisma-gillam.weebly.com
- Http://linkedin.com/in/karisma-gillam-566a0b267