Karen Bolton (Papaleo)
Newcastle
Summary
Dynamic Intermediate Teacher from Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, adept in technology integration and differentiated instruction. Excelled in fostering student engagement and enhancing learning outcomes through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated exceptional leadership and communication, significantly increasing parent satisfaction. Skilled in foreign language and physical education, embodying a positive role model for diverse learners.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Teacher
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
09.1992 - 06.2024
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Coached a variety of sports at both Junior and Intermediate level (e.g., soccer, volleyball, european handball, basketball)
Education
Master of Science in Teaching - Education
Potsdam College
Potsdam, New York08-1992
Bachelor of Arts Honors Degree - History And French
Bishhop's University
Lennoxville, Quebec06-1991
Skills
- Foreign language instruction
- Physical education instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student evaluations
- Inquiry-based learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Technology Integration
- Excellent classroom management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Intermediate (B1)
Interests
Interests and Hobbies are physical fitness (eg, volleyball, yoga), reading, gardening and arts
Timeline
Intermediate Teacher
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
09.1992 - 06.2024
Master of Science in Teaching - Education
Potsdam College
Bachelor of Arts Honors Degree - History And French
Bishhop's University
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