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Karen L. Groves

Objective

To acquire a summer teaching position in an elementary school dedicated to the development of effective instructional techniques and success of all learners.

Experience

2000-Present Jack Jackter Elementary Colchester, CT First Grade Teacher

  • Team teach all content areas using literacy based curriculum
  • Provide a positive classroom community for diverse learners
  • Implement critical components of a guided reading program
  • Collaborate with special educators to provide inclusion model for some students
 

1999-2000 Boone Elementary Houston, TX

Math Specialist

  • Responsible for successful math curriculum implementation tailored to the needs of teachers and students
  • Effectively communicate teacher’s responsibilities based upon district and state math standards
  • Analyze diagnostic testing to identify strengths and weaknesses

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1994-1999 Boone Elementary Houston, TX

First Grade Teacher

  • Teach all content areas through an integrated, literature based curriculum
  • Provided a non-threatening learning environment for at-risk, inclusion, and ESL students

Education

1987-1991 Marist College Poughkeepsie,NY

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Special Education

  • Certificate in Special Education 1-12
  • Certificate in Elementary Education 1-6

Awards

1998-1999 Boone Elementary Teacher of the Year

 

Professional Development

  • Colchester District Technology Team

  • Colchester District Phonemic Awareness Committee
  • Best Mentor/Cooperating Teacher
  • National Reading Recovery Conference
  • Reading Empowerment Training
  • Professional Book Club member

Interests

Technology, volleyball, biking, photography, arts and crafts, and reading

Contact Information:
Karen Groves
Jack Jackter Elementary School
Colchester, CT 06415