Karissa Koopmans
Cottage Grove,WI
Summary
Enthusiastic and dependable Secondary Education teacher looking to obtain experience teaching Math where students can be positively impacted and prepared for academic success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle & High School Math Teacher
Wai'aha Family School
Kailua, HI
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to cater to varying learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback to promote academic growth.
Student Teacher
North Rockford Middle School
Rockford, MI
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fostered collaboration and respect among students from various backgrounds.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to cater to diverse learning styles.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that increased student participation.
- Integrated technology into the classroom through innovative tools and digital resources, enhancing student interaction.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lesson materials and providing additional resources, contributing to a welcoming and accommodating learning environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops and applied new teaching strategies that led to an effective educational experience for students.
Teacher Shadow
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Observed Doctor Mayer in BioPhysics 9th Grade Classroom.
- Taught 3 lessons that were observed by Calvin professors.
- Assisted teacher with daily lessons.
- Took initiative to get to know students individually.
Student Observer
Burton Middle School
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Analyzed individual student behavior and classroom interactions with peers.
- Kept track of students behavior through note taking and observing assignments.
Co-Prime Minister
Calvin University Canada Club Leadership
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Created opportunities for students at Calvin to engage in Canadian culture through several events and for Canadians at Calvin to connect with one another.
Barnabas
Outdoor Rec. Ministry
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Lead Bible studies catered for students in the Outdoor Recreation community at Calvin. As a team, we hosted several dinners and went on a retreat.
Costumer Service
Farmside Supplies Inc.
Sussex, NJ
01.2015 - Current
- Worked with costumers as a cashier, cared for animals, and went on animal feed deliveries in NY, PA, and NJ.
- Family Pet and Feed Supply Store.
Retail Performance Specialist for Purina Animal Nutrition
Purina Animal Nutrition
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Promoted Purina product through 12 displays & 4 Facebook events for Farmside Supplies.
Cut Flower Worker
Farmside Gardens and Florist
Sussex, NJ
06.2017 - 08.2023
- Planted, cut, and stripped flowers.
Lifeguard / Camp Counselor
Tapawingo
Speculator, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
Athlete
Calvin Triathlon Team
01.2022 - 01.2023
Swim Coach
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Taught Swim lessons to children ages 8-15.
Lifeguard
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Lifeguard at the Calvin pool.
Lifeguard
CAMP-OF-THE-WOODS
Speculator, NY
01.2018
- Family Camp
Lifeguard
Mountain Creek WaterPark
Vernon, NJ
01.2017
Waitress
Russ' Restaurants
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2022 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI05-2025
Skills
- Outgoing, dependable, honest, dedicated, disciplined, and organized, as well as a creative individual and team player with strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills Focused on productivity and is an enthusiastic worker
Certification
NCTM Tests
- Passed the Professional Education MTTC Test (Grades 5-9) in 2025.
- Passed the Math MTTC Test (Grades 5-9) in 2025.
- Passed the Integrated Science MTTC Test (K-8) in 2025.
- Planning to take the NCTM Test in Biology within the next couple of years.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Dutch
Elementary
Interests
Studied Sustainability & Engineering while abroad in the Netherlands for a month in May 2024
Timeline
Middle & High School Math Teacher
Wai'aha Family School
09.2025 - 06.2026
Student Teacher
North Rockford Middle School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Co-Prime Minister
Calvin University Canada Club Leadership
12.2024 - 05.2025
Barnabas
Outdoor Rec. Ministry
08.2024 - 05.2025
Lifeguard / Camp Counselor
Tapawingo
06.2024 - 08.2024
Teacher Shadow
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
09.2023 - 12.2023
Swim Coach
Calvin University
01.2023 - 01.2024
Student Observer
Burton Middle School
02.2022 - 04.2022
Athlete
Calvin Triathlon Team
01.2022 - 01.2023
Waitress
Russ' Restaurants
01.2022 - Current
Lifeguard
Calvin University
08.2021 - 05.2025
Retail Performance Specialist for Purina Animal Nutrition
Purina Animal Nutrition
01.2020 - 12.2020
Lifeguard
CAMP-OF-THE-WOODS
01.2018
Cut Flower Worker
Farmside Gardens and Florist
06.2017 - 08.2023
Lifeguard
Mountain Creek WaterPark
01.2017
Costumer Service
Farmside Supplies Inc.
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Calvin University