Terrence Kinn
Educator
Downers Grove,IL
Summary
Versatile Classroom Teacher with 21 years of experience working with elementary students and teaching across all academic areas. Engaging and supportive educator employing instructional design, cutting-edge philosophies for information retention and relentless work ethic into daily lessons. Collaborative student success strategist with comprehensive understanding of community need and advocacy for individual support to enhance optimal performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Community Unit School District 203
Naperville, Illinois
08.2001 - Current
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, ILCertificate of Advanced Study - Reading Specialist
National Louis University
Lisle, IL05.2016
Master of Arts - Teaching
National Louis University
Wheaton, IL05.2001
Skills
- Classroom management
- Group learning mechanics
- Student-centered learning
- Lesson Planning
- Special education
- RTI familiarity
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Elementary education
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Community Unit School District 203
08.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Illinois Wesleyan University
Certificate of Advanced Study - Reading Specialist
National Louis University
Master of Arts - Teaching
National Louis University
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