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Kristin Constantino

5340 Queensbury Dr. SE Kentwood, MI 49508


Tel: 616-334-4045

E-Mail: Constantino.kristin@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Hope College- Holland, MI,
Graduated December 2014
Major: Special Education- Emotional Impairments, Comprehensive Education K-8
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate with endorsements in all subjects K-5 (K-8 selfcontained) and Emotional Impairments (SE), grades K-12
Overall GPA: 3.5
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Long-Term Substitute Teaching
Spring 2015
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Holland West- 2 -7 grade Autism classroom- Holland, MI
Facilitated a categorical ASD classroom while the lead teacher was on leave
Communicated a daily schedule and classroom procedures to instructional assistants
and other teaching staff.
Holland New Tech High School- Resource Room teacher- Holland, MI
Spring 2015
Co-taught with general education teachers in a project based learning environment.
Developed resources/accommodations for students with varying special needs.
Student Teaching
Heritage International School- 4th Grade Kampala, Uganda
Fall 2014
Created unit plans and lesson plans for Language Arts, Sciences, Math, and Bible
Implemented tiered learning groups for reading and math
Involved myself in the school community with after-school activities and events
Student Teaching
Spring 2014
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Holland West- Kindergarten&1 grade Autism classroom- Holland, MI
Planned daily schedules and lessons for student with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Adapted occupational/physical therapy, speech and language, and social skills to fit the
student curriculum.
Developed behavior plans for the students to implement in the classroom.
Teaching Placements
Zeeland Christian Young 5s- Fall 2011
Northeast Education Center (Emotional Impairments)- Spring 2012
Waukazoo Elementary 2nd Grade- Spring 2012
Vanderbilt Charter Academy 4th Grade- Fall 2012
Zeeland Christian Resource Room- Spring 2013
Bauer Elementary Kindergarten- Fall 2013

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WORK EXPERIENCE
Kentwood Public Schools
Summer 2014
ARCH Program Coordinator (Academic, Recreation, Community, Health)
Facilitated summer programs for at-risk students in the area
Assisted summer schools teachers in creating curriculum for students below grade level
Ottawa Community Mental Health
Summer 2013
Respite Care and Life Skills Coordinator
Monitored safe, structured daily activities for clients with Williams Syndrome and Tuberous Sclerosis
Taught independent living skills such as cleaning, hygiene, and self-advocating
Prepared weekly plans for clients to follow with goals for further progress
Summer Camp Staff- Springhill Camps
Summer 2010, 2011, 2012
Special Needs Counselor
Counseled a one-on-one camper with special needs each week within a cabin group
Area Director
Organized a weekly schedule for my camp center
Motivated the summer staff to go above and beyond with the campers
Communicated with parents throughout the week while their child was at camp
COLLEGE HONORS
Hope College Presidential Scholarship
Deans List
Student Congress class representative

COLLEGE INVOLVEMENT
Intramural Sports (Co-ed Inner Tube water polo and flag football)
Greek Life involving various leadership positions including President of my organization
Campus Ministry womens small group leader
CASA Tutor (Childrens After School Achievement)
Relay for Life (fundraiser for the American Cancer Society)
Dance Marathon group representative/committee member (organized my group in a fund-

raiser for DeVos Childrens Hospital)

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