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Karla Griffith

Longview

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Gladewater Independent School District, excelling in classroom management and art instruction. Proven ability to foster student engagement and progress through innovative lesson planning and effective parent communication. Committed to professional development and creating a supportive learning environment that promotes creativity and academic success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Gladewater Independent School District
Gladewater
08.2024 - Current
  • Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes and riddles.
  • Documented and shared important milestones with each student's parents and guardians.
  • Provided emotional support for students who were struggling socially or academically.
  • Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
  • Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
  • Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape and number and letter recognition.
  • Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.

Art Teacher

Gladewater Independent School District
Gladewater
05.2015 - 08.2024
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively using positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Prompted student motivation, participation and listening skills through positive reinforcement and weekly recognition.
  • Participated in faculty meetings related to educational policy changes or initiatives.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order in classroom.
  • Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.
  • Displayed students' work in schools, galleries and exhibitions to acknowledge creative pieces and boost student confidence.
  • Assessed student artwork and provided constructive feedback to encourage growth and development.
  • Hung art in classroom and in school hallways to display students' work.

Library Assistant

Longview ISD
Longview
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Scanned documents into the library's digital repository system.
  • Processed interlibrary loan requests for patrons.
  • Conducted inventory of library collections on a regular basis.
  • Inspected returned books for condition and due-date status and computed fines.
  • Performed basic computer troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.
  • Coordinated and implemented children's and adult library programs and events.
  • Prepared and maintained displays and displayed cases.
  • Processed payments from patrons for fines or fees associated with their accounts.

Art Teacher

Marshall Independent School District
Marshall
08.2015 - 05.2019
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively using positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Prompted student motivation, participation and listening skills through positive reinforcement and weekly recognition.
  • Participated in faculty meetings related to educational policy changes or initiatives.
  • Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.
  • Displayed students' work in schools, galleries and exhibitions to acknowledge creative pieces and boost student confidence.
  • Assessed student artwork and provided constructive feedback to encourage growth and development.
  • Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in art education.
  • Hung art in classroom and in school hallways to display students' work.

Human Resources Specialist

Longview ISD
Longview
01.2011 - 05.2014
  • Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
  • Supported workforce planning and staffing strategies to align with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Created training materials for new hires and provided orientation sessions.
  • Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
  • Coordinated with external vendors for the provision of employee services, such as training and benefits administration.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
05-2013

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior management
  • Art instruction
  • Progress tracking
  • Parent communication
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Reliability
  • Teamwork

Additional assignments

  • The past 3 years I have been a mentor teacher under the TAP program.
  • Mentor teacher for 2 years for Specials.
  • Mentor teacher for 1 year for Kindergarten.
  • Member of the ILT team for 3 years.

Timeline

Teacher

Gladewater Independent School District
08.2024 - Current

Library Assistant

Longview ISD
08.2017 - 05.2019

Art Teacher

Marshall Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2019

Art Teacher

Gladewater Independent School District
05.2015 - 08.2024

Human Resources Specialist

Longview ISD
01.2011 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Louisiana Tech University

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