Lori Kinter
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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Objective
Full or Part Time Teacher, Social Studies or Humanities Teacher; and/or Any
Certificated Long-Term Substitute Position, Co-curricular Sponsor or
Athletic Coach
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Skills Summary
. 21st Century Skills . Interactive . Multicultural
Integration Learning Awarenss
. Perfomance Task . Team-Teaching . Technology
Assessment . Student-Centered Integration
. Classroom Management Learning . Extra-curricular
Coaching
. Differntiated
Instruction
Professional Experience
6th grade Social studies Teacher Larkspur Middle School
2010-2011
Virginia Beach, VA
. VBCPS United States History to 1865 - Curriculum was used to
guide lessons centered on essential questions, enduring understandings
and objectives.
. Incorporated 21st century skills to encourage critical and
independent thinkers, in order to better prepare them for the future.
. Focused on relevant and interactive instruction to meet the
needs of a diverse classroom with varied learning levels.
6-8th grade Oppurtunity Teacher Caruthers Middle School
2006-2007
Caruthers, CA
. Oppurtunity - Created and instructed curriculum for 6-8th grade
alternative education students with diverse learning levels and/or
behavior issues.
. Strong focus on classroom management and discipline procedures.
. Subjects taught include Language Arts, Social Studies, Math,
Reading and leadership.
. Physical Education - Instructed basic physical education class
for general education 7/8th grade classes. Taught and supervised various
sports.
World Geography/Intensive Reading Bartram Trail High School
2005-2006
Jacksonville, FL
. World Geography -Instructed and developed unit plans which
incorporated reading strategies and geography objectives.
. Varied teaching methods include a focus on technology in the
classroom and differentiated instruction to improve low-level readers.
. World History - Instructed themes including political and
economic development, influence of geography on cultures, the growth of
science and technology, the effect of contact between cultures, and
creativity in the arts.
Social Studies/Physical Education Eastlake High
School 2001-2005
Sammamish, WA
. American Studies - Taught the history portion of a team-taught
block Humanities class. Integrated units include early American
History to the present. Varied teaching methods to incorporate
literature, history, the arts and the media while exploring the
development of America.
. United States Citizenship - Designed and implemented units
examining the basic functions and responsibilities of a U.S. citizen, the
structure and purpose of the U.S. Government. Curriculum planning focused
on preparing students for their role in a participatory democracy and
national issues.
. Washington State History - Devised unit plans covering a
variety of topics relating to the state of Washington. Major focus of
instruction is student based research and discussion of major problems
facing the state.
. World History - Team teaching approach integrated a number of
themes including political and economic development, the influence of
geography on cultures, the growth of science and technology.
. Communications - Safety Net Reading and Writing - Safety net
course designed to target students below Washington State Assessment of
Student Learning standards. Focus on strengthening skills in reading,
writing and speaking
. Physical Education Teacher: Fitness and Conditioning/Wellness
and Team Sports- Classes integrated across the disciplines to develop the
student's awareness that fitness is interrelated to all aspects of life.
Planned weekly health related lessons in the classroom setting with
flexibility and a variety of activities in order to meet special needs
students.
. Advisory Teacher -The advisor role is to advocate, support and
guide students throughout their three years of high school.
Responsibilities included providing academic support and teaching the
required health curriculum. Additionally, individual guidance and
counseling includes schedule planning, academic intervention meetings, post-
secondary preparation.
7th grade floating team teacher Madison Middle School
2/2001-6/2001
Seattle, wa
. Planned lessons and curriculum for social studies, language
arts, and science, math and physical education classes. Methods used
team teaching, small group, student centered and teacher-centered
instruction.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER SEATTLE, RENTON, NORTH SHORE
DISTRICTS 2000-2001
Seattle, WA
. Performed daily lesson plans, assessed student knowledge, and
maintained disciplined, well managed classrooms. Worked in a wide
range of schools that varied in cultural diversity, socio-economics
and student population.
STUDENT TEACHER - HISTORY/PSYCHOLOGY LINDBERGH HIGH
SCHOOL 8/2000 -12/2000
Renton, WA
. Taught United States History, colonial times through the
present and Introduction to Psychology in an urban school with an
ethnically diverse student population.
. Worked to integrate Multicultural activities and created units
that incorporated both technology and diversity.
Education
SAINT MARTIN'S UNIVERSITY LACEY,
WA
. 1999 Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor Political Science
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN,
WA
. Aug. 1999- Dec. 2000 Secondary 4-12 Teacher Residency
Certification
. Social Sciences Endorsement
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
SEATTLE, WA
. Sept. 2003- Continuing Professional Teacher Certification
. Working toward English/Reading Endorsement
Extra-Curricular Experience
. 2011 Head Girls Volleyball Coach - Larkspur Middle School
. 2006-2007 Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach -Caruthers
High School
. 2001-2004 Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach - Eastlake High
School
. 2001-2004 Assistant Track and Field Coach Eastlake High School
. Spring 2001 Assistant Volleyball Coach Madison Middle School
. 2001-2004 Sophomore and Junior Class Advisor Eastlake High
School
. 2003-2004 ABC Committee Eastlake High School
. 2001-2005 Senior Project Panel Eastlake High School
For more detailed information about coaching assignments please see my
coaching resume.
*References and placement file available upon request