Karyna Perez Quirarte
Educator
United States
Summary
Experienced Teacher offering eight years of experience in TK through sixth grade education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes communication, problem solving, developing and delivering instruction both in person and virtually. Eager to use talents to collaboratively design curriculum to deveop small wins.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Teacher
Woodland Prairie Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
- Designed and conducted strategies to create class agreements and procedures using total class participation techniques, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students. Taught methods to staff during professional development.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and assessments to strategize individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Communicate with students, colleagues, administration and support staff, in order to effectively facilitate parent-teacher conferences, discussing student performance openly while maintaining sensitivity towards individual family situations.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills.
6th Grade Teacher
Summer School STEAM Academy
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Guided project based learning based on NGSS and STEAM Academy Core Curriculum
- Kept classroom environment focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
ELPAC Test Administrator
Woodland Joint Unified School District
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with EL specialists across the district
- Enhanced test-taking experience by implementing efficient administration procedures to students in grades K-6
- Supported implementation of performance assessments and evaluated student performance on written portion of exam.
- Communicated with teachers to conduct testing virtually in Zoom breakout rooms
After School Reading Interventionist
Woodland Joint Unified School District
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Assess student reading levels and plan instruction based on student needs, and facilitate small reading groups on Zoom
- Collaborated with teachers, support staff and administration to review, evaluate and revise student services based on need.
Substitute Teacher for TK and K
Woodland Joint Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and delivered presentations using Google Slides, to facilitate distanced learning through Zoom and Seesaw
- Prepared weekly packets for students to use hands on while following along with lessons at home.
- Actively communicated with students, parents, administration, support staff and colleagues.
6th Grade ELA and History Teacher
Lloyd G Johnson Junior High
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Taught ELA through novel studies and Book Clubs.
- Taught history using TCI Curriculum, along with collaborative games, activities and art projects.
- Organized, planned and fundraised for 6th Grade Camping Trip.
Fifth Grade Teacher
ASCEND School
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Taught multiple subjects including ELA, Math, Expeditionary Learning, Social Studies, Science, Guided Reading, and Crew through whole class, and small group instruction.
- Ensured that students felt safe, listened to and cared for by creating a strong classroom community grounded in respect.
- Adapted curriculum based on student needs and in preparation for standardized tests.
- Planned, organized and facilitated an interdisciplinary ELA and Social Studies based Expeditionary Learning experience for both 5th grade classes.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal And Civic Studies
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Saint Francis High School
Sacramento, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Teaching strategies
Timeline
6th Grade Teacher
Summer School STEAM Academy
06.2022 - 07.2022
6th Grade Teacher
Woodland Prairie Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
ELPAC Test Administrator
Woodland Joint Unified School District
03.2021 - 06.2021
After School Reading Interventionist
Woodland Joint Unified School District
01.2021 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher for TK and K
Woodland Joint Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
6th Grade ELA and History Teacher
Lloyd G Johnson Junior High
08.2019 - 06.2020
Fifth Grade Teacher
ASCEND School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Education
Saint Mary's College of California
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal And Civic Studies
Saint Mary's College of California
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Saint Francis High School
05.2001 -
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