Karen Allen-Greer

Enthusiastic academic coach working to help students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits for consistent academic success. Equally skilled at one-on-one lessons using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize lesson engagement.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced educator with over 40 years of experience in education.

Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Dedicated

Tutor offering engaging lessons to clarify difficult subjects and make students feel more prepared for classes and exams. Actively checks student receptiveness and understanding with quizzes and topic breakdowns to guide sessions toward optimal productivity. Supporter of technology-centered strategies to promote interactive learning and easier access to resources for independent study.

Reliable employee seeking literacy position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Qualified and committed Academic Coach offering forty plus years of experience in education and specialized knowledge in Reading.

Demonstrated history of building positive rapport with students and achieving identifiable results. Collaborative personnel dedicated to fostering partnerships with organizations and faculty to further assist students.

Academic Coach, Dean of Students - Trotwood Preparatory Fitness Academy - Trotwood, Ohio

(2021-08)

• Participated in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
• Performed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Dependable and Responsible
• Test Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies
• Individual and Small Group Instruction
• Building Rapport and Trust
• Building Confidence through Positive Reinforcement
• Encouraging and Motivating Students
• Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
• Worked with 75% of staff to help increase classroom management
• Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
• Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs by sharing student success data and insights.
• Implemented initiatives to drive curriculum quality and target learning outcomes.
• Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning
• Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds
• Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students
• Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes

Title 1 Reading Specialist - Dayton Public Schools - Dayton, Ohio

(2015-08 - 2020-05)

• Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
• Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
• Used approaches such as Best Practices in education to achieve dramatic results with students to over 75% success
• Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.

Classroom Teacher - Trotwood Madison City Schools - Trotwood, Ohio

(1980-08 - 2015-05)

• Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
• Used Progress Book to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
• Taught all subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
• Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
• Instructed groups of up to 4-5 students and provided individual support
• Instructed groups of up to thirty students and provided individual support.
• Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
• Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over hundreds students.

Master of Science - Education/Reading - Miami University (1985-08)

Bachelor of Science - Education - University of Vermont (1979-06)