Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Karyn Clophus

Byron Center Charter School
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience

Dedicated elementary teacher seeking a 5th-grade position to apply data-driven instruction and build positive relationships with my students.

Work History

4th Grade Teacher

1 Year
Byron Center Charter School | 08.2025 - Current
  • Delivered standards aligned 4th-grade curriculum across core subjects, utilizing assessment data to differentiate instruction for diverse learning styles.
  • Achieved great MAP growth targets through targeted skill reinforcement and data-informed instruction.
  • Collaborated with school behavior specialists to construct, track, and implement behavior plans.
  • Built strong home-school partnerships through detailed weekly newsletters.

Student Teacher

5 Months
Robert Nickels Intermediate | 12.2024 - 05.2025
  • Co-taught and managed daily operations across two upper elementary classrooms under mentor teachers Sharon Deppe and Sheri DeHaan.
  • Designed and executed engaging whole-group and small-group lessons in math, reading, science, and social studies.
  • Executed formative and summative assessments to monitor understanding, adjust lessons, and provide constructive feedback.

EduStaff Substitute Teacher

4 Months
Robert Nickels Intermediate | 08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Maintained instructional continuity and classroom structure by faithfully carrying out teacher lesson plans across upper elementary grade levels.
  • Implemented proactive classroom management strategies to foster a safe, respectful learning environment.

Special Education Paraprofessional

8 Months
Robert Nickels Intermediate | 09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Partnered closely with Special Education Teacher to support IEP goals and manage individual student behavioral needs.
  • Delivered focused 1-on-1 and small-group reading and math support, tracking student progress for team evaluations.

Title I Paraprofessional

3 Years 8 Months
Robert Nickels Intermediate | 01.2020 - 09.2023
  • Facilitated Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading and math interventions in small groups of 1–4 students.
  • Collaborated with the Title I team to develop intervention strategies and monitor student progress for Tier 2 and Tier 3 learners.

Education

B.A. - Elementary Education

Western Governors University | Millcreek, UT

Skills

NWEA MAP Data Analysis
Behavior plans
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Management
Family communication
Special Education Alignment

Certification

  • Elementary K–5 All Subjects (ZG) State of Michigan | Exp. 06/2030
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certified | Exp. 09/2026
  • American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED | Exp. 04/2027

Timeline

4th Grade Teacher

Byron Center Charter School
08.2025 - CurrentRead More

Student Teacher

Robert Nickels Intermediate
12.2024 - 05.2025Read More

EduStaff Substitute Teacher

Robert Nickels Intermediate
08.2024 - 12.2024Read More

Special Education Paraprofessional

Robert Nickels Intermediate
09.2023 - 05.2024Read More

Title I Paraprofessional

Robert Nickels Intermediate
01.2020 - 09.2023Read More

Western Governors University

B.A. from Elementary Education
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Karyn Clophus