Karina Quinn

KQ

1063 Ardmore ST SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

616-914-2685 ~ karinajquinn@gmail.com
Endorsements/Certificates
Michigan- Elementary Education (ZG) and Integrated Science (DI)
Education
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education
With minors in Integrated Science and Language Arts
2015

Graduating in: December

Teaching Experience
EDU Staffing Inc.
Substitute teacher, December 2014- Present
Maintained order in classroom by efficiently executing lesson plans left by teacher.
Applied learned teaching strategies to differentiate instruction to meet each
students skill level.
Teacher Assisting
Harrison Park Elementary School, 1st Grade, August- October 2014
Assisted in daily routines such as calendar, and reading aloud.
Taught self-created lesson independently on phonemic awareness and phoneme
blending.
John Ball Zoo School, 6th Grade, January- April 2015
Implemented, graded and organized daily activities such as morning math and
attendance.
Taught self-created lesson in math, science and language arts.
Related Experience
Neilson Family
Nanny, August 2010- August 2014
Daily care for children allowed me to build long lasting relationship with the family
showcasing importance of stability and good character.
Initiating involvement in local activities such as, nature camps and reading clubs
instilled a love for learning and exploration in the children.
Apple Tree Christian Learning Center
Assistant Teacher, August 2009-August 2010
Took on lead teacher responsibility such as planning and implemented lessons,
leading circle time activities, organizing and maintain classroom.
Interacting with parents in varying situations including self-created parent
newsletter, providing a strong foundation in interpersonal skills.