Karri P. Messina

***** ***** ******* ***** **************, VA 23116 757-***-**** adzlpt@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

**/**- ******* – Atlee Christian Academy, Mechanicsville, VA

Third Grade Lead Teacher

Engaging learners with activities and projects involving the Virginia SOL curriculum for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.

08/20-06/21 - Atlee Christian Academy, Mechanicsville, VA, Instructional Assistant/Kindergarten Substitute Lead Teacher

Assist with small group and individual instruction in all academic areas K-5th grade, support teachers by working with students who need to complete makeup work, and leading whole group instruction for the kindergarten teacher for 10 weeks during her maternity leave.

03/17-08/20 - Handy Treasures LLC: The Mobile Pottery Business Mechanicsville, VA, Business Owner

Create hand and/or foot print impressions of children and pets as well as provide paint-your-own-pottery pieces to various schools, groups and organizations.

08/14-10/16 - The Goddard School, Mechanicsville, VA, Director of Kindergarten and School-Age

Planned and implemented STEAM-based hands-on activities, field trips, in-house visitors, and physical activities with 5-11-year-old children during two summers and two complete school calendar years.

Supervised groups of 70+ children and 5-6 teachers during bi-weekly summer field trips, attended to special medical needs, and coached children how to resolve behavior and peer conflicts with positive verbal exchanges.

Organized, prepared, and assisted in the set-up of several school-wide events including but not limited to: The Fall Festival, Grand Illumination, Holiday Feasts, School’s Birthday Party and Graduation Ceremonies.

Did an array of “as needed” administrative duties such as weekly bus inspections, monthly classroom observations and bi-yearly staff evaluations.

08/12-07/13 - Greenbrier Montessori School, Chesapeake, VA, Assistant Lower/Upper Elementary Teacher

Assisted children in lower/upper elementary with research, language arts, science experiments and math materials.

Facilitated peaceful resolutions in peer conflicts by encouraging active listening, acceptance and forgiveness.

Planned and purchased afterschool activities to promote creativity and cooperation with the differing age groups.

08/04-6/07- Ghent Montessori School, Norfolk, VA, Lead Teacher

Fostered a love of learning with 3-6-year-old children in core academics as well as sensorial and practical life.

Held conferences with parents bi-annually concerning student progress.

Trained assistant teachers to effectively support the needs of the classroom through ongoing mentorship.

02/03-07/04 - Children’s Manor Montessori School, Columbia, MD, Lead Teacher

Set up, started, and implemented an academic curriculum for a new 3-6-year-old classroom.

Designed various projects for holidays, seasonal themes, and concerts.

Held conferences with parents bi-annually concerning student progress.

06/02-02/03 - Sylvan Learning Center, Mechanicsville, VA, Director of Education

Administered diagnostic tests in reading, math, and algebra.

Held formal conferences concerning test and progress results.

Trained teachers in Sylvan programs, implement individualized tutorial programs, supervised and the learning center.

08/01-06/02 - Richmond City Public Schools, Richmond, VA, Teacher- 4th Grade

Taught the Virginia SOL curriculum for all reading, writing, math, science, and social studies to at-risk youth.

Attended professional workshops, conducted parent conferences, and home visits.

Pioneered the use of technology on my grade level in lesson plans using various media resources.

06/99-07/01 - Dandy Lion Montessori School, Grover Beach, CA, Lead Teacher

Implemented a multi-cultural curriculum in math, language, sensorial, and practical life.

Conducted bi-annual parent conferences.

Coordinated and planned the annual art show with parent volunteers.

07/98-06/99 - Children’s House Montessori School, Atascadero, CA, Assistant Teacher

Assisted with the construction of a 9-12-year-old classroom and program.

Implemented a book club program and thematic art curriculum.

Made materials, and filled role as lead teacher upon request.

08/97-06/98 - A.R. Ware Elementary School, Staunton, VA, Classroom Teacher- 4th Grade

Taught a diverse class of gifted students combined with students who had emotional and academic challenges.

Implemented various modifications from Individualized Education Programs.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

11/14 - Attended a week of Director’s Training at the Goddard Headquarters, King of Prussia, PA

08/98-06/01 - International Association for Progressive Montessori (I.A.P.M.), Grover Beach, CA

Children’s House/Primary Teaching Credential (2 - 6-year old children)

08/93-05/97 - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Bachelors of Science in Psychology

Minor in Middle Education

Virginia Middle School Teaching Credential, 4th – 8th grades

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