Karolyn Mitchell
Greenville,SC
Summary
Accomplished educator successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Real Estate Assistant
Eric Mitchell Real Estate/ Berkshire Hathaway Home
Greenville, SC
02.2022 - Current
- Prepared purchase agreements and disclosures and used DTR to complete paperwork.
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Maintained efficient office operations by handling errands and administrative functions.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Greenville County Schools
Augusta Circle Elementary Greenville, SC
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
Educational Examiner
Greenville County Schools
Greenville, SC
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered individualized testing for identified students in elementary, middle, and high school.
- Prepared written reports detailing examination results and observations for corrective action.
Classroom Teacher
Greenville County Schools
Augusta Circle Elementary Greenville, SC
10.1991 - 07.2021
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Assisted the district with curriculum writing.
- Mentored first year teachers.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Supervised student teachers.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Furman University
Greenville, SC02.1997
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05.1991
Skills
- Organization and Planning
- Small Group Leadership
- Nurturing Environment
- Activity Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Class Engagement
- Behavioral Improvement
- Collaborative Environments
- Positive Reinforcement
- Team Collaboration
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
Accomplishments
- Augusta Circle Teacher of the Year - 1997-1998
- Augusta Circle Teacher of the Year- 2020-2021
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Greenville County Schools
03.2023 - 06.2023
Licensed Real Estate Assistant
Eric Mitchell Real Estate/ Berkshire Hathaway Home
02.2022 - Current
Educational Examiner
Greenville County Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Classroom Teacher
Greenville County Schools
10.1991 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Furman University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Winthrop University