KARMEN MASSEY
ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR GRADE * PLC LEADER
CONTACT
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Charlotte, North Carolina
ABOUT ME
Instructional leader and dedicated 3rd grade
educator with a passion for improving student
outcomes and supporting collaborative school
culture. Experienced in data-driven instruction,
relationship building, and fostering engaging
learning environments for diverse learners.
Committed to continuous professional growth and
expanding leadership impact through mentorship,
collaboration, and schoolwide initiatives.
EDUCATION
Educational Leadership - M.A
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
2025 - Present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JOSEPH W GRIER ACADEMY
3rd Grade Teacher (2 years)
Recognized as Beginning Teacher of the Year for
instructional effectiveness and student growth
Serve as PLC Grade Level Chair, leading collaborative planning meetings and guiding data analysis to strengthen grade-level instructional practices
• Use formative assessment data to adjust instruction and Elementary Education B.S support academic progress North Carolina Agricultural &
Technical State University
2020-2024
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS
Selected for the Emerging Teacher Leader
Pathway Cohort, developing leadership capacity
through professional learning and collaboration
with district educators
Host for CMS Insider Connect, supporting
communication and engagement across the
district
KEY SKILLS
• Data-Driven Instruction
• Instructional Leadership
• Professional Learning
Communities (PLC)
• Differentiated Instruction
• Relationship Building & Family
Engagement
TEACH FOR AMERICA
• Selected from approximately 49,000
applicants to join the national teacher corps
of Teach For America
• Completed intensive summer institute
focused on high-impact instructional
practices in Title I schools
• Ongoing participation in professional
development including leadership seminars,
instructional coaching, and collaborative
learning communities
Beginning Teacher of the Year PLC Grade Level Chair North Carolina Professional Educator License – Elementary Education (K-6)