Kim Careen
Point Lance,NL
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher/administrator with over 30 years of valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Experienced in responding to challenges facing rural schools.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Administrator
Newfoundland And Labrador Eastern School District
01.1992 - 06.2023
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Assisted in the development of strategic plans aligned with organizational goals by providing valuable input during planning sessions.
- Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Education, Masters of Education - ( French, Social Sciences, English)
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL05.1997
Skills
- Building Professional Learning Communities"
- "Leadership Development Program and Succession Planning"
- "7 Habits of Highly Effective People"
- Inclusion and Diversity
Completed training in:
- "Beyond the Hurt" (Anti-bullying)
- "Mental Health First Aid"
- "Peers"
- Strong interpersonal skills
Other Skills:
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Teacher/Administrator
Newfoundland And Labrador Eastern School District
01.1992 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts, Education, Masters of Education - ( French, Social Sciences, English)
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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