Cara Quinn
Albion,USA
Summary
Motivated and dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead ASD Teacher
Doris Klaussen Developmental Center
Battle Creek, MI
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented IEP goals, classroom routines, accommodations, modifications, and behavior support strategies, enhancing student success.
- Provided small-group and one-on-one instruction tailored to individual student needs, abilities, learning styles, and goals.
- Supported students with disabilities, including students with autism and other developmental needs, in academic, social, communication, and functional skill development.
- Supported students in emotional regulation, sensory needs, and social skills development, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, special education staff, related service providers, and families to support student progress and overall development.
- Collected and documented student data, tracking progress toward academic, behavioral, and functional goals to inform instructional decisions.
- Adapted learning materials and activities to meet individual student needs and provide access to meaningful learning opportunities.
Teacher's Assistant
Doris Klaussen Developmental Center
Battle Creek, MI
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Assists the teacher with the implementation of each student's individual Education program, including behavioral and therapeutic activities.
- Led small instructional groups to enhance student learning.
- Evaluated, assessed, and screened students to support individual learning needs.
- Provides support to teachers and students in the classroom.
- Supported students with self-help, health, and behavioral tasks to promote independence and well-being.
- Assists in directing and supervising students.
- Helps prepare class materials.
- Assists with organizing classroom materials.
- Maintains consistent attendance and punctuality.
Dog Handler
Unleashed and Lovin' It!
Jackson, MI
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Assume responsibility for ensuring that all dogs behave, ensuring the dogs' physical and emotional safety, always having fresh water, and giving the dogs bathroom breaks.
- Assisted with nail trims, performed nail trims, answered phone calls, booked daycare and boarding appointments, washed dishes, bathed dogs, and maintained cleanliness.
- Performed operational duties, including cleaning and organizing dog areas to maintain a safe environment and filing paperwork.
- Managed front desk customer service, updated vaccination records, processed payments, and maintained storefront presentation.
Participant Care Assistant
Visiting Angels
Portage, MI
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted clients with safe transfers using gait belts, ensuring comfort and security.
- Spent 3 to 6 hours with clients, delivering personalized care and support.
- Traveled to clients' homes to provide meals, light housekeeping, assistance with bathing, laundry, transportation to stores or banks, and help with bedtime routines.
Patient Care Assistant
Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E
Battle Creek, MI
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted participants with safe transfers using gait belts, Hoyer lifts, or sit-to-stand devices, ensuring comfort and safety in their homes.
- Traveled to participants' homes, providing essential care including housekeeping, meal preparation, transfers, bathing, companionship, and nighttime assistance.
- Delivered necessary supplies, including briefs and bed liners, to participants' homes to support their daily needs.
- Home care visits can last 30 minutes to 3 hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Ferris State University
Online12-2026
High School Diploma -
Olivet High School
Olivet, MI06-2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MISome College (No Degree) - Veterinary Technology
Baker College
Jackson, MISkills
- IEP implementation
- IEP progress monitoring
- Differentiated Instruction
- Personalized instruction
- Student Assessment and Progress Tracking
- Data documentation
- Behavior support
- Autism Support Strategies
- Sensory support
- Life skills instruction
- Student support strategies
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Predictable routines
- Visual supports
- Hands-on learning
- Lesson planning
- Adaptive learning
- Family collaboration
- Service provider collaboration
- Professional communication
- Team Collaboration
- Student advocacy
- Inclusive environments
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
Certification
- CPI Certified
Timeline
Lead ASD Teacher
Doris Klaussen Developmental Center
08.2025 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Doris Klaussen Developmental Center
08.2021 - 08.2025
Participant Care Assistant
Visiting Angels
07.2021 - 08.2021
Patient Care Assistant
Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E
02.2021 - 07.2021
Dog Handler
Unleashed and Lovin' It!
11.2018 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Ferris State University
High School Diploma -
Olivet High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Kellogg Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Technology
Baker College