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Carleen E. Stephenson

Antioch, TN

Summary

Highly tolerant teacher dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
  • 5th Grade Team Lead
  • Mentor Student Teacher
  • Facilitates Personalized Learning Time with
  • Involves in "Wit and Wisdom Workshop"
  • Member of Faculty Advisory Council (FAC)
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Lead weekly Grade Level Team Meetings Participate in Social and Emotional Learning activities which provide skills necessary to help students cultivate an awareness of different life skills.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Use MAP data to efficiently prepare math activities for students and improve their scores.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Incorporate STEAM strands in everyday lessons (4Cs) Create STEAM Challenge activities for students which allow them to collaborate, think critically, communicate and be creative in diverse ways.
  • Learned how to incorporate Discovery Education activities into the every day classroom.
  • Completed weekly technology training that are effective in the 21st century classroom. Ex. SWAY, Breakout, Actively Learn,
  • Participated in Southern Region Education Board Conference which focused on ways to transform the classroom into an exciting place of learning.
  • Maintained accurate and complete data for 70 students.
  • Planned experiments that are helpful to students connecting to real life situations

5th Grade Classroom Teacher

Warren County School District
08.2007 - 08.2016
  • Teacher of the Year 2015-2016- Northside Elementary
  • Member of school's Support Team Member of school's Assistance team- 2013-2015
  • Attended "Globalizing the Classroom" Workshop Participated in Literacy Framework Training Workshop and apply same within the classroom
  • Determined student strengths and weaknesses through the use of DIBELS, McCLASS, STAR testing and weekly assessments..
  • Provided voluntary after school tutoring for at risk students in reading. Conducted "Train the Trainer" Workshop in Reading in the Content Area" for staff members.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips.
  • Created enjoyable and interesting learning environment for students each year.
  • Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
  • Worked with other teachers (vertically, on grade level) and administrators to evaluate and discuss best practices within the classroom

Education

No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
08.2019

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2018

Master of Arts - History

University of The West Indies
Other
05.2002

Diploma in Primary Education - Diploma in Teaching Primary Education

Passley Gardens Teachers' College
Jamaica
05.1994

Skills

  • Different Learning Styles
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Providing Feedback
  • Classroom Preparation
  • Enjoys learning new concepts
  • People-Oriented
  • Empathetic
  • Student Motivation
  • Self Motivated

Certification

  • State of Tennessee License: Elementary Education K-5

Hobbies

Avid Reader

Experiment with different recipes

Traveling and meeting people

Enjoys family time/playing board and card games

Enjoy long walks

Timeline

Teacher

Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2016 - Current

5th Grade Classroom Teacher

Warren County School District
08.2007 - 08.2016

No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Lipscomb University

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University

Master of Arts - History

University of The West Indies

Diploma in Primary Education - Diploma in Teaching Primary Education

Passley Gardens Teachers' College

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