Karmen Brown

Highly motivated and enthusiastic professional with a desire to take on new challenges. Proven skills in written and verbal communication and the resilience to handle the challenges of a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working alone or collaboratively to accomplish tasks both accurately and efficiently with a strong focus on task prioritization. Outgoing and friendly with a strong work ethic, an inherent attention to detail, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Excellent time management and multitasking abilities

Using MS Office to create presentations, spreadsheets, documents, etc. 

Analyzing and problem-solving

Organizing meetings within
professional communities

Ensuring messages are received and responded to in a timely manner

Familiar with confidentiality and data protection policies

Ability to effectively communicate via phone, email, or through in-person meetings

65 WPM typing speed

Assistant Teacher 
Tupelo Public School District - Tupelo, MS
Provided Tier III Reading Comprehension interventions and administered weekly progress monitoring assessments. Input student scores in SEAS progress monitoring system. Used progress data to identify target areas of instruction. Organized and led an after-school STEM Club for students showing a specific interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Effectively communicated with parents and other staff members concerning a variety of topics. Assisted classroom teachers however needed and helped maintain a positive classroom environment.

Assistant Teacher Aug 2014 to May 2022 MS Action for Progress - Pontotoc, MS
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials. Developed lesson plans to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students. Routinely met with students' parents regarding student progress and any in-class difficulties to discuss solutions. Maintained all proper paperwork and ensured that all tests and screeners were given and recorded within the required timeframe. Led and accurately recorded state-required drills such as fire, tornado, earthquake, and intruder drills.

Student Teacher Aug 2013 to May 2014 MS Action for Progress/ICC Student Teaching - Pontotoc, MS
Used materials and applied methods to implement student teaching activities that coincided with the current themes and lesson plans already in place in the classroom. Learned the basics of effective time management and assisted the teacher in any area needed. Developed and blended previous teaching strategies with newly taught strategies.

Customer Care Representative June 2012 to July 2013 NEW Corp - Tupelo, MS
Provided customer service assistance to DirectTV customers experiencing problems with their service or devices. Evaluated systems and used scripts to troubleshoot specific issues. Scheduled technician work orders when required. Assisted with billing questions, upgrading services, filing disputes, and provided refunds or credits when necessary.

Secretary Nov 2005 to May 2012 Tender Care Learning Center - Tupelo, MS
Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for both children and staff as appropriately outlined by the discipline ladder provided to me. Organized and maintained proper paperwork for food sheets, student absences, employee letters of suitability, shot records, etc. Managed a multi-line phone system and assisted with payroll by calculating and inputting hours and pay into the payroll system. Outlined age-appropriate courses of study and approved lesson plans to be implemented within the classroom. Assisted with incorporating history and science lessons that aligned with the children's interests. Coordinated after-school tutoring to help school-age students in need of extra assistance.

Early Childhood Education
Itawamba Community College - Fulton, MS
Graduated with honors, President's List for three semesters, Dean's List for two semesters, extended an opportunity to join the honor society Phi Theta Kappa, received an ACT scholarship as well as a Leadership Scholarship and a Special Career Incentive Scholarship.

Elementary Education
Walden University - Minneapolis, MI
Initiated into the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education.