Karli Edgren
Lincoln
Summary
Dynamic ELL Teacher adept in fostering student engagement and enhancing learning through creativity and adaptability. Excelled in building meaningful relationships and collaborating effectively with instructional teams. Skilled in Spanish, ensuring inclusive and tailored education for diverse learners. Demonstrated success in elevating student outcomes through innovative curriculum design.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ELL Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools: Lakeview Elementary
07.2023 - Current
- Taught classes of English Language Learners ranging 1st-5th grade from a variety of countries and over 8 home languages.
- Collaborated with other teachers and district EL coaches to add scaffolding and formative checks to district-provided literacy curriculum for 3rd grade.
- Designed targeted instruction to meet students' individual language needs and evaluated assessment data regularly.
- Collected data and met with instructional teams regularly to meet needs of struggling students.
ELL Teacher
Sioux City Public Schools: Spalding Park Elem.
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Taught groups of EL students and targeted reading groups ranging Kindergarten-5th grade.
- Collaborated with grade level teams in order to design instruction for EL students that fit grade level curriculum.
- Designed EL curriculum and lessons to fit students' needs.
- Created and implemented after school math and literacy instruction to 2nd grade students.
- Delivered whole-class instruction to multiple grade levels as needed to meet staffing needs.
4th Grade Substitute Teacher
Sioux City Public Schools: Irving Elementary
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered daily instruction in English to over 40 students
- Collaborated daily with Spanish teacher and ELL teacher to plan lessons and scaffold to student needs.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistency.
- Partnered with school counselor to meet social emotional needs of students with significant trauma.
2nd Grade English Teacher
JAK Academy
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Lived in the community of Ti Rivye and built relationships with teaching staff, mission staff, and Haitian community members.
- Completed training on trauma informed practices and teaching students with significant behaviors.
- Assisted with distributing school supplies, food, clothing, and shoes to families from Ti Rivye and surrounding communities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Ed. And Spanish With TESOL Endorsement
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA05-2021
Skills
- Ability to speak Spanish
- Adaptability to different learning styles
- Creativity in engagement and lesson planning
- Relationship building with students and families
- Collaboration and communication with instructional teams
- Continual reflection on how to improve teaching practices
Timeline
ELL Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools: Lakeview Elementary
07.2023 - Current
ELL Teacher
Sioux City Public Schools: Spalding Park Elem.
01.2022 - 07.2023
4th Grade Substitute Teacher
Sioux City Public Schools: Irving Elementary
11.2021 - 12.2021
2nd Grade English Teacher
JAK Academy
08.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Ed. And Spanish With TESOL Endorsement
Northwestern College
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