Hi, I’m
Karin Jessika O'Sullivan
Bellmore,NY
Summary
Caring educator/tutor with 12 years of experience in teaching children and teenagers. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations. Award winning writer with four self-published books.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Outschool
Online Educator
03.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Developed creative writing classes that helped and inspired students from all over the world.
- Taught subjects as varied as creative writing, The Holocaust, folklore, novel studies, and world religions.
- Communicated frequently with parents, and students to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Worked closely with individual students to help them develop their writing skills.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Tingergarten
Tinkergarten Leader
09.2015 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Worked with preschool-aged children in an "outdoor classroom" to develop life skills, social interaction, and imagination.
- Lead play-based activities to engage children in age-appropriate learning.
AutoGrow.com
Content Writer
10.2015 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with an exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Collaborated with a team of writers and content marketing strategists to create copy-promoting clients' SEO, sales, and thought-leadership goals.
- Coordinated with subject matter experts for interviews and topic generation.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
Västervik Gymnasium-Västervik High School
High School Teacher
08.2002 - 08.2004
Job overview
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered a culture of discovery, and provided a well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in the program.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Inspired academic success based on the belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into the curriculum.
Trelleborg Kommun, Sweden
Elementary School Teacher
08.2001 - 06.2002
Job overview
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using various teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within the assigned grade levels.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
Stadium, Sweden
Cashier
06.1998 - 06.2001
Job overview
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Svenska Kyrkan, Sweden
Youth Leader
08.1991 - 06.1994
Job overview
- Coached, instructed, and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative, and poised team members.
- Engaged youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
- Modeled appropriate interactions with youth individually and in groups by encouraging involvement in activities.
- Lead play-based activities for children aged 8-10 years old.
Hässleholms Kommun
Home Care Aide
06.1992 - 08.1992
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Assisted disabled clients to support their independence and well-being.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care.
- Laundered items, changed sheets, and made beds to keep patients' bedrooms clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Education
Lund University And Malmö University Lund And Malmö, Sweden
Master of Education For Upper Secondary School from Political Science, Social Science, Education
06.2001
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Positive Learning Environment
- Listening Skills
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Originality and Creativity
- Idea Brainstorming
- Writing and story development
Accomplishments
- Create a welcoming classroom for students from all over the world
- Help students edit and develop novels
- Three writing awards from Writer's Digest's yearly writing competition
- Four self published books
- Photographer for the I Am Powerful project
Languages
Swedish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Online Educator
Outschool
03.2016 - Current
Content Writer
AutoGrow.com
10.2015 - 05.2016
Tinkergarten Leader
Tingergarten
09.2015 - 06.2017
High School Teacher
Västervik Gymnasium-Västervik High School
08.2002 - 08.2004
Elementary School Teacher
Trelleborg Kommun, Sweden
08.2001 - 06.2002
Cashier
Stadium, Sweden
06.1998 - 06.2001
Home Care Aide
Hässleholms Kommun
06.1992 - 08.1992
Youth Leader
Svenska Kyrkan, Sweden
08.1991 - 06.1994
Lund University And Malmö University
Master of Education For Upper Secondary School from Political Science, Social Science, Education
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