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Kevan Quinn

St. Catharines,ON

Summary

Passionate Teacher, Coach and Dorm Parent who provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable & Payable and Payroll

Niagara Battery & Tire
01.2021 - Current
  • Helped transition multi-million-dollar enterprise from DOS base computer system to modern accounting system.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry for 100+ vendors.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved payment terms and more favorable contract negotiations in some cases.

Upper School Chemistry, Science & Math Teacher

St. Andrew's College
08.2017 - 04.2019
  • Implemented student centered, discovery based curriculum for Grade 10 Science, Grade 11 Chemistry, Grade 11 Math (Science Emphasis), Grade 11 Environmental Science & AP Chemistry.
  • Mentored students as both a faculty advisor and as assistant House Master in Flavelle House. Providing safe environment for young men to discover who they are and what they want to become.
  • Motivated and inspired players and teams to reach their full potential on the soccer field and basketball coach as U-16A Soccer Head coach and 1st Team Basketball Assistant Coach.
  • Helped inspire students imagination as a chaperone on the schools extended weekend excisions.

Upper School Chemistry, Science & Math Teacher

Stanstead College
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Taught Grade 9 Math, Grade 9 Science, Grade 11 Math (Science emphasis), Grade 11 Advanced Chemistry.
  • Provided meaningful chemistry, math and science instruction to improve critical thinking, understanding and growth in what can be seen as a difficult field of study.
  • Led senior boys basketball to win conference championship and senior girls soccer to the conference championship finals.
  • Helped mentor young men as Assistant House Director of Davis House to discover their full potential while living away from home.

Chemistry Teacher

Lake Forest Academy
08.2009 - 06.2010
  • Designed and implemented course curriculum that reflected relevance of chemistry to everyday world and introduced newly revised text Chemistry in the Community (ACS)
  • Dorm Parent. Advisor. Varsity soccer and basketball coach.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Junior Intermediate Division

Brock University, Canada
St. Catharines, ON
05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, Virginia
05.2009

No Degree - Inorganic Chemistry

Virginia Polythenic & State University
Blacksburg, Virginia

Skills

  • 10 years of teaching related experience
  • Dynamic, creative educator with versatile teaching style developed from diverse instructional experiences
  • Passionate athlete and coach who recognizes potential of teachable moments
  • Knowledgeable about using multi-media and technology in the classroom
  • Committed to developing next generation of inspired lifelong learners
  • Adaptability and Flexibility Willing to go with whatever can and has been thrown at me

Timeline

Accounts Receivable & Payable and Payroll

Niagara Battery & Tire
01.2021 - Current

Upper School Chemistry, Science & Math Teacher

St. Andrew's College
08.2017 - 04.2019

Upper School Chemistry, Science & Math Teacher

Stanstead College
08.2016 - 07.2017

Chemistry Teacher

Lake Forest Academy
08.2009 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Education - Junior Intermediate Division

Brock University, Canada

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Randolph-Macon College

No Degree - Inorganic Chemistry

Virginia Polythenic & State University
Kevan Quinn