Karen Chu
About Karen Chu
Karen Chu is an experienced professional in operations and human resources, currently working at APM Help & Bookkeeping since 2018. She has a background in education, having held various teaching roles at Fort Bend ISD and Rocketship Education, and holds a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Current Role at APM Help
Karen Chu has been serving as Operations and HR at APM Help & Bookkeeping since 2018. In this role, she oversees various operational functions and human resources activities, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Her experience in educational settings provides her with a unique perspective on team management and operational processes.
Previous Experience in Education
Karen Chu has extensive experience in the education sector. She worked at Fort Bend ISD as a First Grade Teacher from 2010 to 2015, where she spent five years developing curriculum and teaching young students. Additionally, she served as a Reading Recovery Teacher for 11 months in 2014 to 2015. Her leadership skills were further demonstrated when she took on the role of First Grade Team Leader at Fort Bend ISD from 2013 to 2014.
Founding Teacher at Rocketship Education
In 2015, Karen Chu joined Rocketship Education as a Founding First Grade Teacher in Redwood City, CA. She contributed to establishing the school's educational framework and was involved in shaping the learning environment for first-grade students during her one-year tenure.
Educational Background
Karen Chu holds a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education and Teaching from The University of Texas at Austin. She furthered her education by earning a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Sam Houston State University. Additionally, she studied Reading Recovery at Texas Woman's University, enhancing her expertise in literacy education.