About

Norah
Karnazes
I am an enthusiastic elementary school teacher who believes in creating a classroom
community for students to feel valued and loved. An early childhood classroom should
Elementary Educator be a place students feel safe to learn, play, and make mistakes daily. I value the
learning process and the importance of helping children become lifelong learners.

ADDRESS Professional Objective

1311 Sigsbee St.
Seeking a lower elementary teaching position in a school where children are cared for,
Grand Rapids, MI
valued, and assisted in acquiring the academic and social skills needed to succeed as a
student and as an active member of their community.
PHONE
616-822-2780
Work Experience
EMAIL Richland Elementary- Richland, MI 2016- 2017
nkarnazes@gmail.com Kindergarten Teacher

ONLINE PORTFOLIO Kellogg Elementary- Richland, MI 2014- 2016

norahkarnzes.weebly.com Young Fives Teacher
Established loving and respectful classroom communities designed for all students to have
a sense of belonging and self-awareness in academic learning and social interactions.
~Established new curriculum and developed supplemental instruction.
~Created lessons to expose students to early literacy and math skills, social interactions
with peers, and becoming independently responsible.
~Adhered to departmental guidelines and assisted in the implementation of the districts
REFERENCES strategic plan.
~Worked with grade level teams to develop common assessments.
Rob Woodrow ~Established frequent communication with families through Weebly website, Instagram,
269-207-2507 Remind text messages, email, and weekly newsletter.
rwoodrow@gulllakecs.org ~Taught English language learners and students with special needs.
~Grant recipient of Audobon Society to provide an additional field experience for students
Lindsay Moynihan to extend their understanding of agriculture.
269-548-3836 ~Raised and received funds through Donors Choose to purchase supplies for our
lmoynihan@gulllakecs.org classroom.

Amy Perry Education

269-214-8196
Hope College- Holland, M 2014
aperry@gulllakecs.org
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Comprehensive K-8 Elementary Education
Minor: Early Childhood Education
CERTIFICATIONS New Groningen Elementary School- Zeeland, MI 2014
Student Teaching Placement
Worked side-by-side with Jen Meyering, my mentor teacher, to plan and implement
Early lessons, attend professional development, and conference with parents.
Childhood- ~Created a cross-curricular Farm Unit.
General and ~Maintained a positive classroom community.
Special ~Assumed full teaching responsibilities for a duration of three weeks..
Education (ZS) Zeeland Early Childhood Center- Zeeland, MI 2014
Student Teaching Placement
Collaborated with Jessie VanderZee, my mentor teacher, to sustain a nurturing Early
Childhood Special Education classroom.
~Taught whole group and small group literacy and math lessons..
~Differentiated instruction for each student based on IEP goals.
Elementary
K-5 Volunteer Experience
All Subjects
Eles Place 2016-2017
Degage Ministries 2016-2017
Grand Rapids Childrens Museum 2016-2017
Frederick Meijer Gardens 2016-2017