Hi, I’m
Morgan Karsten
Summary
Focused professional with experience in holistic learning, instructional programming, and lifelong learning. Frequently praised as efficient by peers, can be relied upon to help a team achieve its goals. A motivated, collaborative leader with excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
SECONDARY ENGLISH TEACHER, Arkansas Connections Academy
2018.03 - Current (6 years & 6 months)
Job overview
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of over 250 diverse learners, including those with special educational requirements
- Assessed student progress through formative assessments such as quizzes, projects, and tests
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and implementation strategies
- Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans to engage students in learning English language arts concepts
- Monitored student performance data to identify trends in academic success or areas for improvement.
- Increased pass/fail rate for 12th-grade students 3 years in a row, with an overall pass rate of 85%.
Arkansas Connections Academy
ASSISTANT TESTING COORDINATOR
2020.09 - 2021.05 (8 months)
Job overview
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible- during the unprecedented time of COVID-19.
- Developed departmental objectives, budgets, policies, procedures, and strategies
- Created successful test plan schedules and developed appropriate test cases/scenarios/use cases that exceeded test requirements and still maintained overall project scheduling.
- Organized and presented ongoing training to 80 high school employees.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans, and objectives
- Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion.
- Created and delivered bi-weekly testing status reports to stakeholders.
SECONDARY ENGLISH TEACHER, Paris School District
2014.07 - 2018.03 (3 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Created a safe and positive classroom environment for 100 high school students that fostered student collaboration and critical thinking skills
- Assessed student progress through formative assessments such as quizzes, projects, and tests
- Organized and implemented anew educational technology tool, Google Classroom, for students to use daily in class.
- Utilized technology-based resources to enhance comprehension of literature, writing, grammar, and vocabulary.
FORT SMITH, Lincare
PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
2013.08 - 2014.04 (8 months)
Job overview
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for increasing market share within assigned regions
- Provided exceptional customer service while troubleshooting complex product use or delivery issues
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to increase brand awareness and promote products
- Conducted regular promotional activities such as seminars, trade shows, and conferences to gain visibility for products.
Education
Arkansas State University
M.S. from CURRICULUM & DESIGN
05.2021
University Of Arkansas, FORT SMITH
B.S. from SECONDARY EDUCATION
05.2013
Skills
- Educational Support
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Instructional Techniques
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Instructional Strategies
- Online or Virtual Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organizational Abilities
- G-Suite
- Data Entry
- PowerBi Software Proficiency
- Training and Development
Certification
State of Arkansas Teacher License
Additional Information
AWARDS
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith- Advisor of the Year 2020
- Delta Gamma Fraternity Hope Award
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Timeline
ASSISTANT TESTING COORDINATOR
Arkansas Connections Academy
2020.09 - 2021.05 (8 months)
SECONDARY ENGLISH TEACHER, Arkansas Connections Academy
2018.03 - Current (6 years & 6 months)
SECONDARY ENGLISH TEACHER, Paris School District
2014.07 - 2018.03 (3 years & 8 months)
PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
FORT SMITH, Lincare
2013.08 - 2014.04 (8 months)
Arkansas State University
M.S. from CURRICULUM & DESIGN
University Of Arkansas, FORT SMITH
B.S. from SECONDARY EDUCATION
State of Arkansas Teacher License
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