Quinn Terry
Aurora,CO
Summary
Supportive, highly experienced educator with 22 years of experience planning, teaching, and facilitating engaging instruction for humans of all ages. Proven ability to build, maintain, and cultivate partnerships with diverse individuals and organization stakeholders. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Organized, creative individual who thrives in positive, innovative, and ambiguous work environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Relay Graduate School of Education
07.2021 - Current
- Serve as primary instructional liaison between Relay GSE, partner networks/schools and teacher placement organizations to be able to speak to the progress of over 70 pre-service teacher candidates in bi-weekly and quarterly meetings
- Build, maintain, and grow strong relationships with external partners in four districts and 39 schools within Denver and its surrounding metro area
- Coordinate and collaborate with our National Certification Officer to ensure documentation requirements for licensure is on track to meet program completion requirements
- Assist with management and communication of AmeriCorps grants to 85-90% of teacher candidates
- Advise 41 graduate-level students through the year I of our program, working to intentionally increase rapport, collaboration, and trust to ensure successful completion of licensure requirements
- Continue to perform the responsibilities of the previous positions of Director of Residency and Assistant Professor of Practice
Lyft Driver
LYFT
12.2018 - Current
- Follow all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilize GPS and other navigation tools to stay on schedule.
- Deliver goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Clean and maintain vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each driving session
- Maintain professional and friendly demeanor during during service, resulting in a perfect 5-star rating.
- Communicate with passengers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCY
Relay Graduate School of Education
07.2018 - 07.2021
- On-board over 200 graduate students to the Relay GSE program, building local and national cohort connection
- Design inclusive and equitable instruction for graduate students from diverse backgrounds
- Facilitate monthly trainings via Zoom for 60-65 mentor teachers in support of their mentees
- Design and lead instruction for teacher candidates pursuing licensure in Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education concentrations wherein 100% obtained full-time employment.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE
Relay Graduate School of Education
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Instruct, observe, and evaluate pre-service teachers in grades PK – 6 in preparation for licensure and full-time instruction in year II of our program
- Design and revise synchronous instruction, assessments, and supporting materials for 35-70 graduate students bi-weekly
- Consistently receive 100% Strongly-Agree or Agree evaluation marks during each term of instruction in the follow metrics: Content Knowledge, Positive Culture, Confidence & Clarity, High Expectations, and Overall Effectiveness
- Provide live-coaching during weekly Deliberate Practice sessions to immediately instill strong teaching practices that are turn-keyed the next day in candidates’ classrooms.
5th grade teacher
Crawford Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2016
6th Grade Literacy Teacher/Department Chair
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy
01.2009 - 01.2012
Education
Diversity and Equity Certificate -
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY04.2022
Master of Arts in Education -
Regis University
Denver, CO05.2013
Bachelor of Music – Trombone Performance -
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO12.2001
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Team Player
- Clean Driving Record
- Customer Service
- Valid Driver's License
- Safe Driving Practices
- Punctual and Reliable
- City and non-city driving
- Flexible Schedule
- GPS and route planning
- Traffic laws knowledge
- Passenger transportation
- Inclement weather driving
Certification
- Colorado Professional Teaching License, 141265 Elementary Education
- K-12 Reading Specialist Endorsement
- Certificate of Linguistically Diverse Instruction and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement
- Nearpod Certified Trainer
Technologyskills
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Office
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Google Slides
- Sheets
- Docs
- Jamboard
- Forms
Awards
Harriet Ball Excellence in Teaching Award (KIPP Sunshine Peak) - Denver, CO 2011
Timeline
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Relay Graduate School of Education
07.2021 - Current
Lyft Driver
LYFT
12.2018 - Current
DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCY
Relay Graduate School of Education
07.2018 - 07.2021
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE
Relay Graduate School of Education
07.2016 - 07.2018
5th grade teacher
Crawford Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2016
6th Grade Literacy Teacher/Department Chair
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy
01.2009 - 01.2012
Diversity and Equity Certificate -
Cornell University
Master of Arts in Education -
Regis University
Bachelor of Music – Trombone Performance -
University of Colorado
- Colorado Professional Teaching License, 141265 Elementary Education
- K-12 Reading Specialist Endorsement
- Certificate of Linguistically Diverse Instruction and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement
- Nearpod Certified Trainer
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