1. CAREN L. HAZELWOOD
• 3504 Rosewood Drive, Columbia SC 29205 • (803) 530-9561 • carenhazelwood@bellsouth.net
EMPLOYMENT
English Language Arts Teacher, 6th
Grade 1994–Present
Hand Middle School, Richland County School District One
As a dedicated educator with over 21 years’ experience in teaching middle school students, I am seeking to transition
out of teaching and into the public sector. I am an accomplished self-starter, with a proven track record of exceeding
goals while remaining resourceful and flexible.
 MANAGEMENT SKILLS  22 years’ experience teaching at AAP English/Language Arts, as well as 15 years as team
leader and 12 years as single-gender faculty
 Lead group discussions on variety of levels to include classroom, grade-level meetings,
department meetings, and team meetings
 Teach students English and reading skills
 Teach computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, Google Docs,
and education-based programs
 Enforce policies as a team leader with students and teachers
 ORGANIZATION SKILLS  Meet school and district deadlines – daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly
 Plan and arrange daily lessons
 Handle details – grades, lessons, research, communications via email, phone, and conference
 Manage projects for individuals, classroom, curriculum, and entire school
 RESEARCH AND
PLANNING
 Define educational needs and create tailored lesson plans
 Gather details, identify problem learning areas, and develop strategies to resolve
 Meet and exceed quarterly, semester, and yearly goals set forth by school, district, and state
 COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
 Excellent writing skills
 Create concise, original lessons
 Confident public speaker
 Resolve differences with students and teachers
 Gather information and provide appropriate feedback to students, parents and faculty
 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS  Excellent rapport with faculty and support staff, including secretarial and custodial
 Counsel and motivate both students and teachers
 Represent others as team leader
 ADDITIONAL DUTIES  Hand Middle School Yearbook Editor, 12 years
 Walk for Life Breast Cancer Walk Captain, 20 years
EDUCATION AND AFFLIATIONS
Clemson University Teaching Certification 1992–1994
Erskine College BS, Business Administration 1981–1985
ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY
Assistant - Human Resources 1989–1992
South Carolina State Auditor’s Office