Karen Kay

English Language Arts Instructor and Tutor at BROCKTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Pembroke, Massachusetts, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement
    Bridgewater State University
    Sep, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • C.R.L.A. Tutor Level III
    College Reading and Language Association
    Jun, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Massachusetts Educator Certification grades 5-12
    State Government Massachusetts Commonwealth of
    Jan, 2017
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Language Arts Instructor and Tutor
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Pathways is a high school re-engagement center for at-risk students. I am an Instructor, Tutor, and curriculum content writer for 11th and 12 graders. Pathways is a high school re-engagement center for at-risk students. I am an Instructor, Tutor, and curriculum content writer for 11th and 12 graders.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor Of English
      • Sep 2012 - Nov 2022

      Teach Composition I and II, Introductory Writing, Preparing for College Reading I and II, Accelerated Writing, and Dual enrollment English courses for high school students.

    • Faculty Advisor, Office of Online Learning
      • Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

      Advise professors new to teaching by Zoom, mentor use of the Canvas Online Learning Management System and Universal Design Principles, and evaluate whether newly designed courses meet standards set by the college Office of Online Learning.

    • Faculty Mentor, Project S.T.A.R.S. (Strengthening Teaching and Retention through Student Engagement)
      • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

      Mentor faculty as they redesign their classes to include best practices in Active and Collaborative Learning, write and lead Professional Development workshops in Active and Collaborative learning and how to embed study skills, and research best practices. Instructional Designer of the S.T.A.R.S. Canvas LMS group space, manage project deadlines and tasks for each of my cohorts of 8-12 professors, meet with director regularly to assess progress, and write grant reports.

    • Assessment Assistent, Testing and Assessment Office
      • Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

      Evaluate Accuplacer essay exams to determine course placement of students in the college writing program. Collaborate with faculty on departmental outcomes and assessment practices.

    • Special Populations Counselor
      • Aug 2013 - Jun 2017

      Content writer for Community Resources Handbook for Disability Services, Support Group Leader for students on academic probation, tutor students registered with Disability Services, make appropriate referrals to college services, access Banner student database, maintain confidential files according to F.E.R.P.A. regulations, renew student accommodation letters, schedule and proctor exams with accommodations.

    • Educational Planner
      • Aug 2016 - Sep 2016

      Assist in advising first year students at orientation with course registration and completing financial aid applications, access Degree Works database.

    • Faculty Cohort Member, The Common Assessment Project
      • Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

      Collaboratively revise Composition courses to base assessment on holistic writing portfolios and e-portfolios, redesign departmental rubrics to embed Degree Qualifications Profile benchmarks and the Massachusetts LEAP Value program.

    • Professional Tutor
      • Sep 2012 - Jun 2016

      Tutor writing across the curriculum, create and lead Writing Center workshops with PowerPoint, Prezi, and various technologies, initiate and co-develop Writing Center blog, and facilitate weekly English Language Learner conversation groups. Assist the Director with revising CRLA Professional Development workshops, and coordinate peer tutors’ Writing Center projects.

    • English Enrollment Coordinator
      • Dec 2015 - Jan 2016

      Recruit first-year students at orientation to Accelerated and Seminar Writing programs.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Adjunct Faculty
      • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

      Teach Introductory Writing and Composition I with Blackboard Online Learning Management System. Teach Introductory Writing and Composition I with Blackboard Online Learning Management System.

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Sep 2000 - Jun 2001
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Faculty
      • Sep 2000 - Jan 2001

      Teach English Composition II Teach English Composition II

Education

  • University of MA Boston
    Master's degree, English
    1998 - 2000
  • William & Mary
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, English and Secondary Education Certification Program
    1994 - 1997

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