Kristin Silverman
Poultney,VT
Summary
Engaging teacher committed to preparing young students for elementary learning success. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs. Experienced elementary educator with over 20 years of experience in instructional delivery. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving classroom work environment. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure elementary teacher position. Ready, willing and able to help team achieve district goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Granville Central School District
Granville, NY
09.2016 - Current
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Instructed children between ages 4 and 6 on mathematical basics.
First Grade Teacher
Granville Central School District
Granville, NY
09.2005 - 09.2016
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher
Granville Central School District
Granville, NY
09.2002 - 09.2005
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
First Grade Teacher
Granville Central School District
Granville, NY
09.2001 - 09.2002
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Second Grade Teacher
Castleton-Hubbardton Union School District
Castleton , VT
08.1998 - 08.2001
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Education
Master of Arts - Graduate of General Education
College of St. Joseph
Rutland, VT05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology
Castleton State College
Castleton, VT05.1998
Skills
- Classroom Rules Establishment
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Play-Based Learning
- Filing and Classroom Organization
- Safety Management
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Field Trip Supervision
- Individual Student Instruction
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Student Needs Assessments
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Instructional Exhibits and Displays
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Computer Proficiency
- Class Reading
- Multimedia Educational Software
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Educational Material Development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Supplies Ordering
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Delegation Skills
- Educational Games
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Special Needs Support
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Student Records Management
- Behavioral Expertise
- Remote Assistance
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Granville Central School District
09.2016 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Granville Central School District
09.2005 - 09.2016
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher
Granville Central School District
09.2002 - 09.2005
First Grade Teacher
Granville Central School District
09.2001 - 09.2002
Second Grade Teacher
Castleton-Hubbardton Union School District
08.1998 - 08.2001
Master of Arts - Graduate of General Education
College of St. Joseph
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology
Castleton State College