John Quinn
Little Elm,TX
Summary
Passionate educator seeking opportunity in a student-focused school district dedicated to continual improvement. Committed to establishing personal connections with students and providing tailored support to foster their success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biomed Academy Director and Science Teacher
RL Turner High School
08.2018 - Current
- Directed comprehensive Biomed Academy operations, including curriculum development, budget oversight, regulatory compliance, student recruitment and success, and community engagement.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet the needs of 400+ students and 4 instructors.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Supported students in developing skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
Server and Bartender
Chili’s Bar and Grill
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Store Manager
Firestone Automotive
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
The University of Texas at Dallas
Dallas, Texas01.2018
Associate of Science - Biology
Collin County Community College
McKinney, Texas01.2015
Skills
- Engagement Strategies for Students
- Learner Support Initiatives
- Educational Program Management
- Long-Term Planning
- Skilled in Prioritizing Competing Responsibilities
- Recruitment Oversight
- Collaborative Networking
- Diverse Team Leadership
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
Certification
Science Composite 7-12
G/T Certified
Affiliations
- American Chemical Society
- National Science Teachers Association
- Texas Classroom Teachers Association
Timeline
Biomed Academy Director and Science Teacher
RL Turner High School
08.2018 - Current
Server and Bartender
Chili’s Bar and Grill
01.2010 - 01.2018
Store Manager
Firestone Automotive
01.2004 - 01.2009
Associate of Science - Biology
Collin County Community College
Science Composite 7-12
G/T Certified
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
The University of Texas at Dallas
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