Tina Kanaris
Hernando Beach,FL
Summary
Skilled Teacher with over 35 years of teaching at elementary and high school levels. Well-versed in developing and implementing core curricula. Provided a safe learning environment that fostered the growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking. Computer and IT Security Manager with strengths in team building and driving positive results. Motivating leader with dedication to building high-performance organizations focused on risk management and mitigation. Subject Matter Expert in [Area of expertise]. Cybersecurity Specialist with proficiency in online security research, planning, execution and maintenance. Skilled at training internal users on security procedures and preventive measures.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE English Co-Teacher
Hernando County School District
03.2022 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized education plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
ESE Self-Contained Teacher
Hernando County School District
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Elementary School Teacher
Msad 49
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- 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 variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Elementary School Teacher
Walton County Public Schools
01.2008 - 05.2016
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Elementary School Teacher
Augusta School District
09.1990 - 06.2007
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Maine At Farmington
Farmington, ME05.1989
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Gulf State College
Panama City Beach, FLNo Degree - Cybersecurty
St Petersburg College
01.2024 - Current
No Degree - Cybersecurity
GOOGLE Bootcamp
12.2023 - Current
Skills
- Planning and Coordination
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Data Entry
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- MS Office
- Self-Motivated
- Interpersonal Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Qualys Cloud Platform
- Erecting Firewalls
- Data Security
- Wireshark Software
Timeline
No Degree - Cybersecurty
St Petersburg College
01.2024 - Current
No Degree - Cybersecurity
GOOGLE Bootcamp
12.2023 - Current
ESE English Co-Teacher
Hernando County School District
03.2022 - Current
ESE Self-Contained Teacher
Hernando County School District
09.2021 - 03.2022
Elementary School Teacher
Msad 49
08.2018 - 06.2020
Elementary School Teacher
Walton County Public Schools
01.2008 - 05.2016
Elementary School Teacher
Augusta School District
09.1990 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Maine At Farmington
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Gulf State College
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