Karie Schapmann

3520 36th Street

Columbus, NE 68601
karie.schapmann@gmail.com

Education
Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences

Graduation Date: May 2012

University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Endorsements: Elementary Education

Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Grades K-6)

Praxis Status: Completed Praxis I and Praxis II

Certification: Nebraska Initial Teaching Certificate: May 2017

Related Experience in Education

Columbus Public Schools Columbus, NE August 2016-present

Grade 5

 Developing lessons based on Nebraska’s CCR Standards for Science

 Creating phenomena-based assessments with our Grade 5 team
 Developing NSCAS Science phenomena and items with NDE and NWEA
 Assisting in the Content and Bias Review of our NSCAS Science items in 2019
 Serving as a PLC leader for our Science department
 Piloting science curriculums and assisting in the decision of our new Science curriculum
 Utilizing training from Jan Hoegh to lead my department in creating common
assessments
 Creating learning goals, proficiency scales and common assessments following Dr.
Marzano’s Art and Science of Teaching model
 Developing lessons centered on healthy habits, community service, character
development, and goal setting for our Grade 5 students
 Revising the student handbook with a small committee
 Facilitating classroom discussions through the use of specific strategies
 Utilizing engagement strategies to support student learning
 Maintaining a classroom with norms that value all students and participation
 Using BIST strategies with students in need of behavioral support
 Developing individual and class-wide behavior goals

Cross County Community Schools Stromsburg, NE August 2013- May 2016

Grades 2,3 and 4
  Taught Reading using McGraw-Hill’s Reading Wonders series
 Instructed reading skills in both whole group and small group settings
 Taught Grade 2, 3 and 4 Mathematics from the Saxon Mathematics series
 Served on the technology committee to help all staff and students improve their
technology skills and strategies in classrooms
 Received training on Dr. Marzano’s Art and Science of Teaching model
 Attended Dr. Anita Archer’s training in Explicit Instruction and implemented strategies
 Set goals for improvement based on Dr. Marzano’s design questions; reflected by
videoing myself; utilized an instructional coach to reach my goal
 Served on the ILCD (Improving Learning for Children with Disabilities) committee
 Teammates Mentor
 2015 Teacher of the Year

Extra Duty Assignments

Co-Head Softball Coach August 2016-May 2017

Columbus High School

 Established a positive rapport with players, parents, umpires and CHS supporters
 Maintained professionalism with all people involved with CHS Softball
 Developed practice plans for hitters and outfielders
 Spoke to community members about the progress of our team
 Planned and ran a summer youth camp

Head Softball Coach August 2013-May 2016

Polk County Softball

 Built a positive culture that focuses on team unity

 Communicated expectations with parents and players at preseason meetings
 Collaborated with Athletic Directors at three schools to manage team activities
 Planned practices to focus on fundamentals
 Attended National Sports Clinic in Kansas City and Nebraska Sports Clinics in Lincoln
 Held post-season player meetings to discuss strengths and opportunities for improvement
 Reported statistics to media and interviewing with various newspapers

Professional Skills

 Positive leadership skills Enthusiastic and motivating

 Compassionate for students and players
 Experience working with a diverse population
 Computer and technology skills
 Flexible and willing adjust to changes
 Experience in collaborative work
 Communication with parents and/or guardians