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645 Miami BeachHOME ADDRESS:
Apt No.Home No./Street City
United States 33140
State Zip Code
3057900259PHONE:
Home Work
koonineducationservices@gmail.com
Email Address
Miami Beach
Street
645 W 51st street
City
Florida
State
33140
Zip Code
Address:
Koonin Education Services, LLC Position:Business Name:Reading Specialist/Education Services Provider
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SHANNON E. KOONIN
645 W. 51ST Street, Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 790-0259, KooninEducationServices@gmail.com
“Helping children build confidence, empowering teachers to be their best,
and helping businesses connect with students.”
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
§ Koonin Education Services, Miami Beach, FL, 2017 – Present
Ø Founder and President. Academic assessment and intervention in Reading,
Writing and Math.
§ Toras Emes Academy, N. Miami Beach, FL, 2004 – 2007 & 2012 – 2017
Ø Teacher. 2nd through 4th grade, General Studies, 4th and 5th grade Science.
§ Touro College, Miami Beach, FL, 2011 - 2014
Ø Professor. EDU 304-Teaching Math and Science through Technology
§ PlaygroupConnect.com, Miami Beach, FL, 2009 - 2015
Ø Founder and CEO. Website for like-minded moms to meet and form relationships,
based on points of compatibility, children’s age and geographic location.
§ South Point Elementary, Miami Beach, FL, 2007 - 2009
Ø Teacher. Third grade.
§ Beach Education Specialists, Miami Beach, FL, 2005-2007
Ø Specialist. Taught Lindamood Bell Reading method to children with phonetic
reading difficulties, ages 8-12.
EDUCATION:
§ Touro College, Miami Beach, FL, 2007 - 2008
Ø Masters in Education. Dual degree in Special Education and General Education
§ McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, 2000-2004
Ø Bachelor of Elementary Education; Minor in Philosophy & Religion
INTERESTS:
Reading, fitness, cooking and anything that involves getting my hands dirty!
*References available upon request*