Karen Manning
Teacher
Pleasant Ridge,NB
Summary
Driven by a passion for language and professional growth, I excel as a High School French Immersion Teacher at Sussex Regional High School, leveraging digital tools and project-based learning to enhance student engagement. Fluent in French and Spanish, teaching my main subject areas in FI Language Arts and FI Social Studies, I spearheaded initiatives with The Learning Tree and LifeBio, significantly enriching the educational experience through self-discovery, character development, cultural immersion and community involvement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
High School French Immersion Teacher
Anglophone School District - South
Sussex Regional High School, Sussex, NB
09.2006 - Current
- Utilized educational apps, digital resources, and online platforms to support students' language acquisition efforts both inside and outside the classroom.
- Implemented successful classroom management techniques that fostered a respectful learning environment while maintaining high expectations for student behavior.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction and providing individualized support when needed.
- Served on multiple committees (ex. Attendance Committee, School Improvement Planning…) and was the Lead Coordinator for many years for Teacher’s Working Conditions Fund, Scholarship Committee, PL Committee.
- As an advisor to the school's Improv Team, organized trips and hosted a regional competition at our school.
- To extend learning outside the classroom, organized many outings to the Sussex Agricultural Museum and several field trips to the Lord Beaverbrook Art Gallery and the NB Legislative Assembly; collaborated with The Learning Tree to provide character education and self-discovery projects to students; organized community projects for students, such as LifeBio, where we interviewed senior citizens and created a published book for each person; organized classroom and extracurricular activities related to French and Spanish culture and language learning.
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Anglophone School District - South
École Millidgeville North, Saint John, NB
04.2006 - 06.2006
- Took over a Grade 3 Early French Immersion class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and record keeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Finished out the school year, finalizing running records of student literacy levels and providing end-of-the-year report cards.
Full-time Student
Self Employed
NB
09.2003 - 06.2006
- Completed my university undergraduate education as a mature student and single mom
- Completed rigorous additional coursework to support learning and teaching goals.
Stay-at-Home Mom
Three Beautiful Daughters
NB And AB
03.1993 - 04.2003
- Endearment for children of all ages, nurturing, patient, motivated, with a strong sense of personal and family responsibility.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and commitment to educating the whole child, connected to nature and discovery with delight-directed learning (Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Charlotte Mason, Maria Montessori)
- Passionate about music and literature, cooking, arts and crafts, outdoor activities
- Many opportunities for travel throughout Canada, the USA, and Norway.
Education
Master Of Education - Social And Emotional Learning
Endicott College
Beverly, MABachelor Of Education - Middle - Young Adult
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB06.2005
Bachelor Of Arts - Major: French Language And Literature
McGill University
Montreal, QC05.2003
Skills
- Fluent French and Spanish speaker
- Communicative-Experiential and Project-Based Language Teaching
- Passionate about professional development and personal growth goals
- Lifelong Learner with Continuous Improvement Mindset
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
High School French Immersion Teacher
Anglophone School District - South
09.2006 - Current
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Anglophone School District - South
04.2006 - 06.2006
Full-time Student
Self Employed
09.2003 - 06.2006
Stay-at-Home Mom
Three Beautiful Daughters
03.1993 - 04.2003
Master Of Education - Social And Emotional Learning
Endicott College
Bachelor Of Education - Middle - Young Adult
University of New Brunswick
Bachelor Of Arts - Major: French Language And Literature
McGill University