Project High School
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Zephyrhills, FL ***41 ********@*****.***
Karen A. Vuurens
My goal is to work in the field of education. My gift is helping others. My passion is
learning. My art is reaching students. My strength is my ability to do all the above
in a positive, caring environment that reaches all students.
Experience 2002-present South Texas College McAllen, TX
Education Instructor
Taught Valley students in education, early childhood education and college
success. Taught both face to face and online courses.
Co-authored and published 3 books used in our college success classes.
Actively involved in developing curriculum and selecting course materials.
Sat and participated on numerous committees, including faculty senate, disabilities
awareness, faculty and administrative searches, and advisory committees.
Proof reader and reviewer for numerous textbook companies.
Trained, mentored, and evaluated adjuncts.
Advisor for the Mid Valley Education Club.
Recipient of the NISOD Excellence Award
Participated in numerous articulation agreements with local universities.
Developed, planned and implemented professional development programs for
students and instructors.
1989-2002 Mona Shores Public Schools Norton Shores, MI
Elementary School Teacher
Math core curriculum chairperson.
Received District Excellence in Education Teacher of the Year Award.
Taught grades K-5 including multiage and inclusion classrooms.
Instructed workshops on cooperative teaching.
Implemented and taught using math-their-way, workshop-way, thematic integrated
instruction, whole language, phonics based instruction and a variety of other
teaching techniques.
1993-1995 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Field Instructor and Graduate Student
Worked with student teachers in their yearlong internship program.
Mentored collaborating teachers working with student teachers.
Took graduate coursework in teacher education and curriculum.
1988-1989 West Shore Christian Academy Muskegon, MI
Middle School Teacher
Taught grades 4-8 math and science.
Coached varsity cheerleading.
Taught high school Spanish.
Education 1993-1995 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Post graduate work (doctoral level) in teacher education and curriculum.
Received masters’ plus 30 standing.
1989-1992 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
Master of Education Degree.
Elementary education emphasis.
1984-1986 Grand Valley State University Allendale,
MI
Bachelor of Science Degree.
Majored in group science-biology.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
1973-1978 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Science- Pharmacy.
Registered Pharmacist.
Professional Trained in
Development Workshop Way
Integrated Thematic Instruction
Reading Recovery
Math Their Way
Math a Way of Thinking
Service Work
Cooperative Learning
Project Learning Tree
Project Wild and Project Aquatic
Publications Web CT
Interests
Blackboard
Microsoft Office
TESA: Teacher Effectiveness and Student Achievement
Academic advising
Certified Texas Master Naturalist
Library Volunteer
Academic Tutor
Member and/or past member of NAYCE, ACEI, NACCTEP, ATE, NCTM,
NSTA
Vuurens, K., et al. (2002). College Success and Beyond. Saddle
Creek, NJ: Allyn Bacon & 2 more editions
Reading, bike riding, hiking, bird watching and cooking.
Professional References
Dr. Arturo Montiel
Chair of the Education Department
South Texas College
3201 Pecan
McAllen, TX 78501
956-***-**** office
956-***-**** cell
Dr. Gayle Brogdon
Assistant Dean & Certification Officer
School of Education
University of Texas at Brownsville
80 Fort Brown
Brownsville, TX 78520
956-***-**** office
956-***-**** cell
Dr. Margaretha Bischoff
Dean - Liberal Arts/Social Sciences
South Texas College
3201 Pecan
McAllen, TX 78501
956-***-**** office
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