Karyn Penry Northrop
Fairhope,AL
Summary
Upbeat Elementary Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Educator
Mobile County Public School System
Mobile, Alabama
08.2019 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing a variety of teaching methods, including hands-on activities and group discussions.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and implementing consistent consequences for behavior.
- Developed individualized learning plans to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring all students reached their full potential.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication, addressing concerns and celebrating achievements.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching the overall educational experience for students.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies, contributing to a supportive work environment.
- Implemented assessment strategies that accurately measured student progress, guiding instruction and providing meaningful feedback.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating project-based learning experiences relevant to real-world situations.
- Promoted a culturally responsive classroom environment by celebrating diversity and fostering understanding among students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and enhance teaching skills.
- Served on various school committees focused on curriculum development, technology integration, and school improvement initiatives.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring programs to extend learning opportunities beyond the classroom setting.
- Established positive rapport with students by actively listening to their concerns and providing support when needed.
- Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based lessons that encouraged them to ask questions and explore multiple perspectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mobile
Saraland, AL05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Organizational And Behavioral Management
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL05.2004
Skills
- Phonics First Trained
- AMSTI Trained in multiple grade levels
- Schoology Trained
- Powerschool Trained
- Building Blocks of Learning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Common Core Standards
- Distance Learning
- Instructional Strategies
- Google Slides
- Setting Learning Targets
- Smart Board Technology
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management Techniques
Timeline
Elementary School Educator
Mobile County Public School System
08.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mobile
Bachelor of Science - Organizational And Behavioral Management
University of Mobile
Additional Information
I am a professional Mrs. Claus performer. I bring the character of Mrs. Claus to life. I have attended many trainings online and in person including School of Santa, held in Branson, MO in 2022. Mrs. Claus assists Santa with his duties and with his home visits as well as corporate functions, HOA parties, Christmas Photography as well as Christmas Parties, and community events. Also, I read stories to children and adults, as well as a host of other activities for children including offering "tuck in services" for children during the Christmas Season.
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