English Language Social Studies

Karen “Kari” M. Loos

Cell - 605-***-****

*****.********@*****.***

Aurora, CO 80016

PROFILE

I am an initiative-taking educator with a comprehensive knowledge of the Social Sciences/English Language Arts.

I have leadership experience in non-profits/fundraising committees.

I am committed to maximizing learning opportunities in diverse classroom settings.

I am skilled with various applications of technology, while working in the classroom/online.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Social Studies Teacher-Mrachek Middle School-Aurora Public Schools 80013

August 2023-Present

Social Studies

Teaching Economics, Eastern Civilization, History, and Personal Finance

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English Language Arts-Gateway-Aurora Public Schools 80012

August 2022-July 2023

English 10th Grade/Honors

Using StudySync-for mastering reading and writing skills.

Preparing students for PSAT Tests.

Edgenuity

Credit Recovery for students from 9-12.

During the school year and summer school.

English Language Arts-9th-12th Grades--New America-Thornton, Co 80220

October 2021-July 2022

Creative Writing

Persuasive, Journalism, and Script Writing.

Met with a non-profit poetry group/native Colorado poetry writers to learn more about poems/styles.

Modern Literature

Novels, reading skills, writing, and poetry.

Composition

Persuasive, Poetry, Figurative Language, and Grammar Concepts.

Seminar

To build study, community awareness, and resume skills.

All classes received coaching to increase MAP Scores in Reading, English, and Mathematics.

Leadership Committee

Making decisions with fellow coworkers about work hours, classes, and other school related discussions/functions.

Professional Development Team Building Exercises

English Teachers/Cohorts from other New America Schools.

Received Outside Mentoring

Classroom engagement/management skills

US History 8th Grade -South Middle School - Aurora Public Schools - Aurora, Co 80011 October 2019 -July 2021

Wellness Committee

Activities to enhance eating/exercise for students/staff.

Judge for nutritious foods cooked by team members.

CFA improvement from Winter 2020 to Spring 2021.

Achieved higher scores by quick writes/ regular essays.

Building skills with claim, evidence, and reasoning to improve proficiency in writing/understanding of historical documents such as primary/secondary sources.

Classroom Management

Establishing relationships with students and having a predictable environment.

Creating engaging, rigorous, and equitable lessons.

Building background knowledge.

Hybrid/Online Teaching

Teaching class with tools from Zoom or Google Meet.

Learning new tools from these platforms to help my students learn virtually or at school.

Contributing to PLC/DDI with other South Social Studies Teachers/district teachers.

Collaborating with colleagues about instructional strategies/delivery/support.

Analyzing data such as with student strengths/potential abilities.

Professional Development

Mastering AVID Instructional Strategies, Equity, Ethics, and Restorative Practice.

Learning/Using Gradual Release Model and MTSS.

Night School Teacher - Language Arts/Social Studies/Seminar-New America School Thornton, CO 80229 August 2018 - October 2019

Restorative Practice, June 2019.

Used to help build/rebuild relationships with students, colleagues, and administration.

Higher Score achievements with MAPS

One case a student improved his Fall Test to Winter Test, by 40 points, while another student improved her score by 30 points.

CoTesol Conferences for Academic Discourse

To use for classroom rigor in writing/reading lessons.

Professional Development

Achieving CLDE/Test Strategies, to improve reading/vocabulary scores.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Education – Secondary Social Science

Black Hills State University – Spearfish

Graduated – May 2014

Bachelor of Journalism – Broadcasting

University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE

Graduated – May 1989 Journalism Fraternity-AE Rho

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Professional License (CO)

Social Science/ELA – 2/21-2/28

Aurora Public Schools

Induction Requirement – 1/21

CLDE Endorsement –12/2022

Community/Non-Profit Organizations

Black Hills Symphony Board

Raised money for symphony/community events.

Bravo! Vancouver

Sang with the group that was chosen to sing in New York (Carnegie Hall).

The group recorded an album.

Sang in a large ensemble with Oregon/Bravo! Vancouver Orchestra.

Rushmore Optimist Club

Board member (President, Vice President, and Secretary).

Raised money by selling poinsettias to help fund scholarships for essays, mock trials, and parades.

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