KARMEN BROWN
Ecru,MS
Summary
Highly motivated and enthusiastic professional with a desire to take on new challenges. Currently enrolled in the Phlebotomy Technician course through Itawamba Community College with intentions of completing the Associate Degree Nursing program to follow. Proven skills in written and verbal communication and the resilience to handle the challenges of a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working alone or collaboratively to accomplish tasks both accurately and efficiently with a strong focus on task prioritization. Outgoing and friendly with a strong work ethic, an inherent attention to detail, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Tupelo Public School District
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided Tier III Reading Comprehension interventions and administered weekly progress monitoring assessments
- Input student scores in SEAS progress monitoring system
- Used progress data to identify target areas of instruction
- Organized and led an after-school STEM Club for students showing a specific interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
- Effectively communicated with parents and other staff members concerning a variety of topics
- Assisted classroom teachers however needed and helped maintain a positive classroom environment.
Assistant Teacher
MS Action for Progress
08.2014 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials
- Developed lesson plans to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding student progress and any in-class difficulties to discuss solutions
- Maintained all proper paperwork and ensured that all tests and screeners were given and recorded within the required timeframe
- Led and accurately recorded state-required drills such as fire, tornado, earthquake, and intruder drills.
Student Teacher
MS Action for Progress/ICC Student Teaching
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Used materials and applied methods to implement student teaching activities that coincided with the current themes and lesson plans already in place in the classroom
- Learned the basics of effective time management and assisted the teacher in any area needed
- Developed and blended previous teaching strategies with newly taught strategies.
Secretary/Caregiver
Tender Care Learning Center
11.2005 - 05.2012
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures as appropriately outlined by the discipline ladder provided to me
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining filing systems and organizing documents.
- Organized and maintained proper paperwork for food sheets, student absences, employee letters of suitability, shot records, etc
- Managed a multi-line phone system and assisted with payroll by calculating and inputting hours and pay into the payroll system
- Outlined age-appropriate courses of study and approved lesson plans to be implemented within the classroom
- Assisted with incorporating history and science lessons that aligned with the children's interests
- Coordinated after-school tutoring to help school-age students in need of extra assistance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05.2014
Skills
- Data protection policies
- Confidentiality adherence
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Time management
- Multitasking
- MS Office Suite
- Analyzing and problem-solving
- Data entry
- Continuous learning
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Tupelo Public School District
08.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Teacher
MS Action for Progress
08.2014 - 05.2022
Student Teacher
MS Action for Progress/ICC Student Teaching
08.2013 - 05.2014
Secretary/Caregiver
Tender Care Learning Center
11.2005 - 05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Itawamba Community College
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