2022 Resumedakota

KAREN A.
KLEINWORT
18150 595 Street  Dodge Center, MN 55927  507-273-8358  kkleinwo@gmail.com
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Cross cultural post-secondary experience as well as grades 6-12 classrooms within mixed ages and abilities
 Developed and taught various curricula in English, Developmental English, and Reading
 Intentionally create and align curricula as well as communicate needs and goals between developmental English and
college-level English to foster student success
 Proficient with various forms of technology to enhance the learning experience
 Experience teaching diverse, gifted, and at-risk students through individualized instruction appropriate to skill level
 Utilized Post-Secondary English Language Arts Credential teaching multiple Concurrent English Courses
 Facilitated the Concurrent First Year Experience Course after completing OnCourse Training
 Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse audiences including students, colleagues, administrators,
parents, and community members
 Direct, organize and lead theatrical extra-curricular activities
EDUCATION
 Post-Secondary English Language Arts Credential
 MA in Literacy Education, Grades K-12 – St. Mary’s University of Minnesota (4.0)
 Graduate Degree in Education in English/Language Arts, Grades 5-12 – College of St. Scholastica
 BS in Speech communication, Business Emphasis – University of Wisconsin-River Falls
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
 Triton Public School District Achievement Team Leader
 Triton High School Profile of a Graduate Team Member
 Triton High School Building Leadership Team Member
 Professional Learning Community Leader
 Triton High School Senior Seminar Team Member
HIGHER EDUCATION INSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

Adjunct English Instructor, Riverland Community College, Austin, MN 2021 – Present
Adjunct Instructor, Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, MN 2022 – Present
 Employ engaging instructional planning and delivery to promote participation, risk-taking, and growth for all students
 Facilitating student learning with a concentration of culturally diverse and relevant real-world application
 Intentionally create and align curricula as well as communicate needs and goals between developmental English and
college-level English to foster student success
 Plan, develop, revise and align curriculum with Riverland and Rochester Community and Technical College Master
Course Outcomes
 Creation and implementation of various assessment forms to measure student performance in a variety of ways
 Adeptly create a welcoming safe diverse classroom community while practicing classroom management
 Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committee
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
General Education Development Instructor, Triton High School, Dodge Center, MN 2017 – 2021
 Planning and implementation of instructional activities for individuals and groups of multi-level of adult learners
 Administer various assessments in accordance with Minnesota Adult Education guidelines to ensure effective instruction
at an appropriate level
 Collaborate with Triton Public School and Minnesota Adult Basic Education staff f to plan a contextualized curriculum
 Develop program timeline and weekly instructional schedule for learner persistence and cohort growth
 Maintain accurate data and student records using the Minnesota Adult Basic Education database
 Improved instructional strategies through participation in staff development activities and curriculum development
PUBLIC EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE
High School English Teacher, Triton High School, Dodge Center, MN 2015 – 2021
Middle School English Teacher, Triton High School, Dodge Center, MN 2012 – 2015
 Engage students through creative and diverse lessons for multiple classes according to the Minnesota State Standards
 Utilize teaching techniques tailored to many different learning styles and preferences
 Incorporate technology, including Smart Boards, into lessons to more fully engage students
 Design and implement interactive lesson plans and provided appropriate scaffolding for student success
 Adapt lessons to varying student needs and ability level ensure appropriate levels of student success
 Collaborate with administrators, counselors, parents and students for IEP referral’s, accommodations, and meetings
 Communicate student progress and educational concerns to parents through phone calls and individualized e-mails
 Administer appropriate classroom management techniques to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive environment
 Plan and lead students’ educational field trips coordinating staff supervision and parent volunteers ensuring student safety
 Actively participate in multiple leadership teams within the district—organizing staff development, revising, and
developing policy, and collaborating with administration while advocating for students and staff
 Mentor many new staff members and provided constructive feedback to ensure success at Triton Public Schools
 Lead ACT preparation program for students as well as GED program for adult learners in the community
PUBLIC EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Elementary Reading/Math Interventionist, Triton Elementary, Dodge Center, MN 2010-2012
 Collaborated and communicated with teachers to ensure student needs were considered while standards were met
 Implemented and contributed to design of new reading intervention program for students in grades K-5
 Modeled a positive mindset and behavior and addressed inappropriate behavior
High School Administrative Assistant, Pine Island Public Schools, Pine Island MN 2007-2010
High School Attendance Secretary, Triton Public Schools, Dodge Center, MN 2010
 Performed and coordinated complex projects with little direction using independent judgement, accuracy, and efficiency
 Lead implementation of student management software creating reports and queries adhering to the Department of
Education’s standards and regulations
 Prepared and maintained comprehensive logs, cumulative records, and files related to students and staff
 Communicate (write, edit, and distribute) messages and announcements to parents, community, staff and students
WORK EXPERIENCE
CORPORATE WORK EXPERIENCE
Account Manager, Schmidt Printing Inc., Byron, MN 1997-2007
 Acted as internal customer liaison to ensure quality while adhering to strict customer timelines
 Established and maintained strong working customer relationships through oral and written communications
 Created and implemented specific strategies if customer expectations are not being met demonstrating excellent problem
solving and troubleshooting skills
 Coordinated and organized all aspects of the print job through detailed instructions for all facility personnel
 Lead co-workers through committee and mentorship team involvement
REFERENCES
Jen Ouelette-Schramm High School Counselor

Interim Dean of Academic Affairs: Liberal Arts & Sciences Triton Public Schools
Riverland Community College crunnells@triton.k12.mn.us (608) 209-1098
jen.ouellette-schramm@riverland.edu (507) 433-0812
Rebecca Goossens
Mike Mutschelknaus District Technology Integrationist and Instructional Coach
English Faculty Triton Public Schools
Rochester Community and Technical College rgoossens@triton.k12.mn.us (507) 227-2968
mike.mutschelknaus@rctc.edu (608) 385-5443
Kristine Faber
GED Supervisor- Community Education Administrator
Triton Public Schools
kfaber@triton.k12.mn.us (507) 251-0695
Christi Runnells

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