Harper Quinn

Middle School English Teacher

Portland, OR, United States

Professional Summary

Middle School English Teacher with 6+ years designing inclusive literacy instruction for grades 6–8. Track record raising reading proficiency, running writing workshops, and coordinating cross-curricular projects. Skilled in differentiated instruction, formative assessment, and classroom technology (Google Classroom, Canvas, Newsela).

Employment History

Middle School English Teacher

Cedar Ridge Middle School · Portland, OR

Aug, 2021 · Present

Raised grade 7 reading proficiency from 62% to 81% over two years using guided reading groups and Newsela leveled texts Designed and led a weekly writing workshop; 90% of students published at least one piece in the school literary magazine Built Google Classroom units used by 4 other ELA teachers; cut weekly planning time by ~3 hours across the team Mentored 2 student teachers; both completed successful practica and received hire offers in-district Coordinated the 8th-grade poetry slam (120+ participants) and partnered with the public library for author visits

English Language Arts Teacher

Westside Academy (charter) · Portland, OR

Aug, 2018 · Jun, 2021

Taught grades 6–8 ELA (avg roster 28); improved state writing scores by 14 percentage points in two cohorts Implemented Restorative Circles that cut office referrals from the ELA block by 35% year over year Created a summer reading challenge with 210 student participants and 1,400+ books logged Served on the curriculum committee that adopted a new novel study sequence aligned to Common Core

Instructional Aide / Literacy Support

Riverbend Elementary · Beaverton, OR

Sep, 2016 · Jun, 2018

Supported K–5 small-group reading interventions (Fountas & Pinnell); 18 of 22 target students moved up at least one reading level per term Assisted with IEP accommodations and progress monitoring for 8 students with learning differences

Education

M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction

Portland State University · Portland, OR

2020 · 2020

B.A., English Literature

University of Oregon

2016 · 2016

Oregon Initial Teaching License — Middle School English Language Arts (active)

Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission

Skills

Analytical Thinking Skills

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Project Management Skills

Differentiated Instruction

Formative Assessment

Google Classroom

Canvas LMS

Common Core ELA

Classroom Management

Restorative Practices

IEP/504 Collaboration

Writing Workshop

Data-Driven Instruction

Parent Communication

Extra-curricular Activities

Professional Development, Awards & Projects

Oregon Educator Network / Cedar Ridge Middle School · Portland, OR

2023 · 2024

National Board Certification candidate (ELA — Early Adolescence), in progress Oregon Educator Network literacy cohort lead, 2023–2024 Award: Cedar Ridge Teacher of the Year finalist, 2024 Project: Student literary magazine editor advisor; grew submissions from 40 to 160 pieces in three years