Carinda Knefely
South Bend,IN
Summary
I am a passionate teacher with experience implementing instruction in all subjects to a variety of learners. Can differentiate instruction for students of high ability, those with learning disabilities, and students on the Autism Spectrum. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Corpus Christi Catholic School
08.2015 - Current
- 6 years teaching 5th & 6th Science, Math, and Social Studies in the transitional middle school
- 3 years in 5th grade self-contained teaching all subjects
- Plan and implement lessons that adhere to the Indiana State Standards
- Provided differentiated instruction meeting the needs of all learners (small group, individual, tutoring after school)
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents to build a supportive learning environment
- Managed classroom behavior by establishing and modeling clear expectations and enforcing the established rules and consequences
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers and staff to support the school goals
- Interact with SBCSC special education employees for documentation and meetings for students with IEPs.
Account Management Specialist
University of Notre Dame
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Identified accounts with balances owed and worked with those students/families to resolve accounts in a manner beneficial to all parties
- Processed payments from students, financial aid, and scholarships from outside sources
- Worked with students regarding questions about their balance
- Provided account oversight, verifying processes and compliance with various aspects of aid
- Collaborated with senior leadership to establish account priorities that align with the department objectives
- Processed and verified charges to accounts from various offices on campus.
Housing Clerk
University of Notre Dame
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Processed on campus housing applications and assigned housing for undergrad and graduate students
- Submitted housing charges to the Student Account Office
- Handled Transfer Housing Applications for students wishing to transfer apartment or dorms at the end of the year and completed approved requests
- Facilitated communication between dorm rectors and residents to build positive outcomes of disputes
- Coordinated housing for 20,000 + summer school students and summer camp participants each year
Education
Master of Arts Elementary Education -
Ball State University
05.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Indiana University Bloomington
12.2004
Associate of Science - Office Administration
International Business College
Fort Wayne, IN10.1999
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Group and individual instruction
- Special needs student instruction in general education setting
Timeline
Teacher
Corpus Christi Catholic School
08.2015 - Current
Account Management Specialist
University of Notre Dame
03.2012 - 04.2013
Housing Clerk
University of Notre Dame
01.2010 - 03.2012
Master of Arts Elementary Education -
Ball State University
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Indiana University Bloomington
Associate of Science - Office Administration
International Business College
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