Karissa Storey
Union,KY
Summary
Hard-working academic leader focused on increasing student achievement through the implementation of high expectations for all and professional learning communities. Seven years of successful teaching experience and three years of successful administrator experience at a distinguished urban school.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Glenn O. Swing Elementary
Covington, KY
07.2021 - Current
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Developed comprehensive assessment systems to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
Teacher
Glenn O. Swing Elementary
Covington, KY
07.2014 - 07.2021
- Experience teaching kindergarten (2014-2015), first grade (2015-2016), third grade (2016-2020), and fourth grade (2020-present)
- Collaborated with grade level and vertical teams in order to create engaging and effective lesson plans using backwards design
- Created and administered daily formative assessments and end-of-unit common embedded assessments
- Collected and analyzed student data in order to inform instruction and increase student performance
- Attended and participated in IEP meetings for students and families
Summer Camp Director
Silverlake, The Family Place
Erlanger, KY
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Hired, trained, and mentored camp counselors in daily operations and camper-focused activities
- Handled all administrative and business management needs for camp with as many as 250 children in attendance each summer season
- Planned activities, events, and field trips to enrich student development
- Established operating budget for camp and control expenditures
Education
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY05.2021
Master of Education - Reading
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Thomas More College
Fort Mitchell, KY05.2014
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Student Achievement
- School Event Coordination
- Data Analysis
- Policy and Procedure Development
Accomplishments
- 2020 Adopt A Class Teacher of the Year
- 2020 Golden Apple Nominee
- 2019 Glenn O. Swing Golden Apple
- 2019 Villa Madonna Academy Outstanding Young Alumni
- 2017 Warm 98 Teacher of the Week
- Glenn O. Swing Elementary High Growth Award
Leadership
- Gifted and Talented School Lead (2022-Present)
- District ELA Curriculum Development Lead (2019-Present)
- SBDM Member (2019-2021)
- Capstone Project: Google Drive Data Trackers (2017-2020)
- Thomas More University Teacher Education Committee Member (2017-Present)
- Mentor Teacher for practicum students and student teachers (2015-2021)
- Grade Level Team Lead (2019-2021)
- ELA Team Lead (2016-2021)
- Covington Education Association Treasurer (2018-2023)
- Grade Level Fundraiser Lead (2014-2020)
- Ron Clark Academy Cadre Member (2015 & 2017)
- Teacher Retention Committee Member (2014-2016)
- Adopt A Class Teacher (2014-2020)
- Me & My School Summer Program Teacher (2016)
- Summer Program ELA Teacher (2021)
- Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Facilitator (2015)
- Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Director of Fundraising (2017)
Extracurricular
- Glenn O. Swing Elementary Cheerleading Coach (2014-Present)
- Holmes Middle School Cheerleading Coach (2019-Present)
- Academic Team Coach (2017-2019)
- Wildcat Club (After School Program) Teacher (2014-2019)
References
- Sherry Lindberg- Covington Independent Public Schools Elementary Director
sherry.lindberg@covington.kyschools.us
- Scott Alter- Covington Independent Public Schools Assistant Superintendent
scott.alter@covington.kyschools.us
- Ellen Peach- Glenn O. Swing Elementary Principal
ellen.peach@covington.kyschools.us
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Glenn O. Swing Elementary
07.2021 - Current
Summer Camp Director
Silverlake, The Family Place
03.2018 - 05.2021
Teacher
Glenn O. Swing Elementary
07.2014 - 07.2021
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership
Northern Kentucky University
Master of Education - Reading
Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Thomas More College
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