KAREN SHACKEL VARACALLI
Holbrook, NY 11741
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Summary of Qualifications
Motivated and enthusiastic professional with diversified experience in various positions within multiple industries. Recognized as a leader with demonstrated ability to implement solutions to achieve optimal results. Driven, dedicated and enthusiastic team player aimed at supporting overall organizational initiatives. Strong track record of consistently achieving objectives and goals while cultivating mutually beneficial relationships.
Education
MS in Education/Reading 1986, Dowling College
BA in Social Sciences/1978, Dowling College
Experience
Patchogue-Medford School District/Patchogue, New York
Teacher of High School English/1986-2020
Taught English Literature and was appointed and served as Lead Teacher for the Patchogue Medford High School English Department. Responsible for department meetings, midterm and final exams, regents testing, and curriculum writing. Continuously involved in community and school extracurricular activities and projects such as fundraising, club ceremonies, and parent-teacher-administration conferences. Member of education and community committees. Developed and contributed proposals for student retention program.
Computer Language Research/Fast-Tax Dallas, Texas
Human Resources Administrator/1979-1985
Recruited software engineers, certified public accountants and a myriad of non-exempt positions for the company. Responsible for benefits administration for company employees and participated in compensation analysis for positions in the company throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
References will be furnished upon request.