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Lorraine Karagiannes

Crestview,FL

Summary

With a proven track record at Childcare Network, I've significantly enhanced student engagement and literacy rates through innovative instructional strategies and hands-on projects. My expertise in early childhood education and strong parent-teacher communication skills have fostered substantial academic growth and a positive learning environment, showcasing my ability to meet diverse needs with creative teaching strategies.

Professional educator with strong background in fostering development in school-age children. Demonstrates consistent ability to create engaging, supportive learning environments while maintaining high standards. Skilled in curriculum development, behavior management, and parent communication. Highly collaborative, adaptable team player known for achieving results and supporting changing needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

School-Age Lead Teacher

Childcare Network
04.2023 - Current
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on individual learning styles, leading to better retention of information and higher grades.
  • Provided frequent feedback on student progress, enabling targeted support and intervention strategies.
  • Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, connecting curriculum to students'' everyday experiences and interests.
  • Organized field trips that supplemented classroom learning, giving students hands-on exposure to course concepts.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Tailored instruction to meet the unique needs of each student, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Established open communication with parents and guardians through regular meetings and updates on student progress, fostering collaborative partnerships in support of student success.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • 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.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.

Paraprofessional

Okaloosa County Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Supported teacher with children having behavioral difficulties
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

Lead VPK Teacher

Childcare Network
03.2021 - 08.2023
  • Boosted parent involvement through regular communication regarding student progress and upcoming events.
  • Increased attendance rates through proactive outreach to families experiencing challenges or barriers to attending school regularly.
  • Promoted a love of reading by incorporating diverse literature selections into daily lessons and creating an inviting classroom library space.
  • Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring progress and academic growth.
  • Enhanced student engagement with hands-on projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on teaching methods and early childhood education research findings.
  • Improved literacy rates by implementing phonics-based instruction and interactive activities.
  • Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
  • Expanded curriculum to incorporate STEM topics, increasing interest in science and technology fields.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.

Lead VPK Teacher

Childcare Network
09.2011 - 02.2018
  • Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring progress and academic growth.
  • Enhanced student engagement with hands-on projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
  • Improved literacy rates by implementing phonics-based instruction and interactive activities.
  • Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
  • Mentored new teachers in VPK program best practices, leading to increased consistency across classrooms.
  • Expanded curriculum to incorporate STEM topics, increasing interest in science and technology fields.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment by promoting collaboration and open communication among students.
  • Reduced disciplinary issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.

Lead VPK Teacher

Childcare Network
03.2007 - 09.2015
  • Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring progress and academic growth.
  • Enhanced student engagement with hands-on projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on teaching methods and early childhood education research findings.
  • Mentored new teachers in VPK program best practices, leading to increased consistency across classrooms.
  • Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
  • Improved literacy rates by implementing phonics-based instruction and interactive activities.
  • Expanded curriculum to incorporate STEM topics, increasing interest in science and technology fields.
  • Reduced disciplinary issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.

Education

Associate of Science - Childcare Development

Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL

Associate of Arts -

New Mexico State Univesity
Alamogordo, NM

Skills

  • Health and safety
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Child Development
  • Literacy development
  • Language instruction
  • Mathematics Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Creative Teaching Strategies
  • Gross Motor Skills
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Child assessment

Timeline

School-Age Lead Teacher

Childcare Network
04.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional

Okaloosa County Schools
08.2022 - Current

Lead VPK Teacher

Childcare Network
03.2021 - 08.2023

Lead VPK Teacher

Childcare Network
09.2011 - 02.2018

Lead VPK Teacher

Childcare Network
03.2007 - 09.2015

Associate of Science - Childcare Development

Northwest Florida State College

Associate of Arts -

New Mexico State Univesity

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