Karen Greco
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, excelling in literacy development and differentiated instruction. A positive role model, I foster collaboration among faculty to enhance student achievement. My innovative curriculum implementation and data analysis skills have significantly improved student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academically Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
06.2003 - Current
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Office Manager
Uplevel Martial Arts
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Classroom Teacher
Pinewood Elementary School
02.1997 - 06.2003
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina12-1996
Skills
- Literacy Advancement
- Positive role model and mentor
- Curriculum implementation
- Data analysis
- Faculty collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Mathapalooza - Developed, planned and lead math contest for 500 students for 10 years.
- Presented - Thinking Maps training
- Presented - AIG meetings
- Presented - Problem Based Learning
- Presented - UNCC Writing Conference
- Curriculum design - Designed for gifted learners and presented at the North Carolina Gifted Conference
- Grade level chair of Support Team
- International Outreach Committee - Created International Night
- Featured in a CMS podcast on Thinking Maps
- Safety Patrol teacher lead
- Robotics club teacher lead
- Math Olympiads teacher lead
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student counselor to help resolve student personal issues
- Teacher Mentor - Volunteered as a new teacher rmentor
Certification
- Certified Teacher (CT) - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
- Elementary Education Certificate - [State] Department of Education.
- Gifted and Talented Educator Certificate – National Association for Gifted Children.
- Thinking Map Trainer
Timeline
Office Manager
Uplevel Martial Arts
01.2016 - 08.2020
Academically Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
06.2003 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Pinewood Elementary School
02.1997 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Education
Appalachian State University
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