Karla Hawkins

Educational Data Analyst with 12+ years of experience in K-12 curriculum development and data-driven instruction. Skilled in translating complex educational metrics into clear, actionable insights using advanced Excel and visualization tools and designing interactive dashboards for diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to collaborate with administrators and educators to deliver customized data solutions that enhance engagement and inform decision-making.

12th Grade Academic Support Liaison & Math and Science Support Teacher - Philadelphia Virtual Academy - Philadelphia Public School District - Philadelphia, PA

(2025-10)

• Assist communication between PVA administration, 12th-grade students, and Chester County Intermediate Unit teachers on Math, Science, and STEM topics using email, Google Classroom, and video-conference tools, ensuring timely information flow and reducing response delays
• Design and led virtual engagement activities for the 12th-grade cohort, applying instructional-design principles and empathetic facilitation, which increased student participation in STEM lessons and deepened their understanding of the material
• Designed and maintained interactive dashboards in Google Sheets to track student performance metrics and identify at-risk students
• Prepare students for graduation requirements of the state of Pennsylvania and academically for undergraduate university

Part-Time Online Math & Science Teacher - Lower and Higher Secondary School - New Age Education Centre - Remote

(2024-04)

• Instruct Math, Science, and STEM subjects for elementary through secondary students via Zoom and Google Classroom, delivering one-on-one and small-group sessions that align with curriculum goals and using empathetic communication to boost student engagement and support academic progress
• Created visual reports using Canva and Excel to present student performance data to parents and educators

English Teacher (In person) - Kindergarten thru IELTS - ILA English Education Center - Hanoi, Vietnam

(2024-03 - 2025-04)

• Delivered student-centered lessons that earned positive feedback from class participants, demonstrating effective communication and attention to the learners' needs
• Taught ESL to children and adults, designing varied lesson plans with clear objectives and using PowerPoint and Excel (Microsoft Office Suite) to illustrate concepts with empathy, which improved student engagement
• Reflected on each lesson to identify strengths and areas for improvement, then adjusted instructional strategies, leading to more focused class sessions
• Incorporated feedback into subsequent lessons, updating materials with sourced resources and Excel tracking, which enhanced lesson relevance and student satisfaction

Year 5th & 6th Teacher - Cambridge Curriculum - PEPPERCORNS INTERNATIONAL HOME SCHOOL - Kampot, Cambodia

(2023-03 - 2024-03)

Thematic Australian Cambridge Curriculum English ESL/Math/Science Teacher 2023 School Year

• Project based teaching with an emphasis on building math and science skills

Mathematics and Science Special Education Needs (SEN) Teacher - OLNEY CHARTER BILINGUAL HIGH SCHOOL - Remote

(2020-10 - 2022-11)

• Developed and wrote high-school mathematics and science curriculum, integrating real-world engineering projects and systematic problem-solving activities, which increased student engagement and improved assessment performance
• Utilized Google Suite, Zoom, and Newsela to deliver lesson materials, organize assignments, and host virtual labs, resulting in higher class participation and positive student feedback on the learning experience
• Designed data visualization charts in Excel to track student performance metrics, enabling educators to identify trends and tailor interventions

Science Technology Art Engineering Mathematics (STEAM) and Entrepreneur Elective Developer/Teacher - EMERSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL - Washington D.C.

(2019-01 - 2021-06)

• Developed and taught high-school math and science curriculum that integrated engineering projects and natural-phenomena examples, and delivered entrepreneurship and personal-finance lessons using project-based learning and differentiated instruction, which increased student engagement and improved assessment scores
• Created a STEAM curriculum emphasizing math and art, with various museums around the Washington DC area
• Taught an entrepreneurship elective class for students interested in starting their own business. Allowing students to interview different CEOs in the Washington DC, Dupont Circle area

Patent Examiner - GS-13 - UNITED STATES PATENT & TRADEMARK OFFICE - Alexandria, VA

(2008-02 - 2018-10)

Expert Subject Matter Specialist Chemical Engineering (Liquid and Gas Filtration), Tenured, Reinstatement Eligibility, Public Trust Security Clearance

• Reviewed and researched filtration, purification, and adsorption technologies using USPTO databases and technical data, and created data visualization summaries to highlight key patentability findings
• Searched global patent and scientific literature databases to determine the legal basis for patentability. Ensured new technical developments in gas and liquid separation met patent requirements, contributing to the integrity of patent examinations
• Participated in inventor's challenges across Washington, DC, teaching elementary-to-high-school students about patents, trademarks, and copyrights using data visualization to illustrate intellectual property trends

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Philadelphia Department of Recreation

(1997 - 2002)

Graduate - Graduate School of Education - University of Pennslyvania (2026-02)

World TESOL Academy (2022-12 - 2023-01)

Bachelors of Science - Chemical Engineering - Howard University (2002-01 - 2007-05)