Desired Job Title
Foreign English TeacherWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Cotabato City, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, 14, Philippines
Open to relocation: Yes
KAREN SOLON
PROFESSIONAL TEACHER
Cotabato City,Maguindanao Del Norte
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced educator prepared for role, with strong focus on fostering student development and academic achievement. Demonstrates effective teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration and reliable support. Expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement strategies. Highly motivated to drive educational success and continuous improvement.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School English Teacher
MINISTRTY OF BASIC, HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
05.2014 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards and learner needs.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and academic performance.
- Developed lesson plans incorporating reading, writing, grammar, and comprehension activities.
- Adapted teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs and improve student engagement.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement and fostering a love of learning among students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, fostering open communication and increased parent involvement in their child''s education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced English language arts skills across multiple subject areas.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular activities, supporting student growth outside the classroom setting.
- Implemented differentiated instruction stategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and help all students succeed academically.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing expertise and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in secondary English education.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
Professional Family Caregiver & Home Manager
Private Household
Cotabato City, Philippines
04.2006 - 04.2014
- Dedicated eight years to managing household operations, family planning, and early childhood upbringing.
- Cultivated advanced organizational, multi-tasking, time-management, and patience skills through managing family schedules, educational milestones, and home environments.
- Maintained connection to the educational sector through independent study, community engagement, and family-centered development.
Primary School Teacher
SULTAN KUDARAT ACADEMY
05.2004 - 03.2006
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and diverse learning needs.
- Delivered classroom instruction using interactive methods that improved student participation and understanding.
- Assessed student progress through tests, assignments, and observation to guide instructional adjustments.
- Managed classroom behavior with consistent expectations and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Administration
Cotabato State University
Cotabato City, Philippines 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Education Major in Supervision And Administration
Cotabato State University
Cotabato City, Philippines 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Major in English
Notre Dame University
Cotabato City, Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
Feedback provision
Parent-teacher collaboration
Collaborative learning
Creativity and innovation
Student motivation
Subject matter expertise
Project-based learning
Behavior management
Conflict resolution
Student records management
Critical thinking
Curriculum development
Group instruction
Classroom instruction
Elementary education
Learning assessments
ESL Methodologies: Phonics & Letter Recognition Total Physical Response (TPR), Storytelling, Conversational English, Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)
Instructional Design: Differentiated Instruction, Multi-Sensory Lesson Planning, Interactive Activity Design, Learner Assessment
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Implementation - Instructed pupils in reading, language arts, social studies, and physical education using the curriculum established by the Department of Education.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Crafted the Class Program S.Y. 2025-2026
- Designed a Clearer Criteria in Determining the Recipient of Outstanding Performance for Specific Disciplines Based on DO 36, s. 2016
Certification
TEFL Certified
Timeline
Secondary School English Teacher
MINISTRTY OF BASIC, HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
05.2014 - Current
Professional Family Caregiver & Home Manager
Private Household
04.2006 - 04.2014
Primary School Teacher
SULTAN KUDARAT ACADEMY
05.2004 - 03.2006
Ph.D. - Educational Administration
Cotabato State University
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Education Major in Supervision And Administration
Cotabato State University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Major in English
Notre Dame University
04.2001 -
TRAININGS AND SEMINARS
- International Seminar on Developing Classroom Teaching and Leadership in Schools Conducted by CPDCFT Training Center
- Educational Innovation , Pedagogy and Practices in the new Age of Teaching and Learning Online Seminar Conducted by CPDCFT Training Center
- Seminar on Educational Innovation and Pedagogies for Teachers in English Major Conducted by CPDCFT Training Center
- International Seminar - Workshop On Teaching English Conducted by Philippine Association for the Career Advancement of Educator
- Training of School Trainers on Learning Delivery Conducted by the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education
- Regional Mass Training of Teachers (MTOT) On K To 10 Critical Content in English Conducted by the Department of Education Region XII