Kristin Beller
Teacher
Campbell,CA
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Woodstock Child Development Center, DHH
, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Due to Covid I began the school year with one student coming to in person learning and worked with two other students via Zoom
- Offered consultation services to another student in her preschool program
- Following district policy for in person learning, I began to work with one student at his preschool program location
- Plan activities based on student's IEP goals
- I conduct informal assessments to gauge the success of the student towards their goals
- I assist the other DHH teachers in conducting formal assessments in order to give me a better understanding of the various types of assessments used by the district
- Delivered one-on-one services for DHH students in the mainstream classroom.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Tutor
Learning Plus Tutoring
San Jose, CA
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- These include reading comprehension, phonics, elementary grade math, and conversational English for adult learners.
- Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current.
Instructional Aide/Student Teaching Intern
Sierra School
Santa Clara, CA
01.2020 - 06.2020
- I worked in the capacity as a classroom teacher to complete my student teaching program as well as an instructional aide
- With the closure of schools due to Covid-19, I taught via Zoom and Seesaw platforms.
- Assisted classroom teacher with grading projects, homework and assignments.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Lead Instructor
BrainVyne
Palo Alto, CA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- I led activities for a LEGO animation camp as well as Money 101 camp
- In the LEGO animation camp students learned the techniques for creating a stop motion film using LEGO beginning from the planning of their movie to the edited and published result
- The Money 101 camp I taught campers about money, spending, and saving. Campers learned about investing as well as money managing skills
Education
Master’s Degree - Deaf Education
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA 08.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor’s Degree -
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA 08.2014 - 06.2017
Skills
Clerical knowledge
Student records management
Differentiated instruction
Adept at working with special needs children
Early Childhood Education
Elementary education
Tutoring expertise
Lesson Planning
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Dean's List I earned the Dean's List award twice while attending California State University, East Bay
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Woodstock Child Development Center, DHH
08.2021 - Current
Instructional Aide/Student Teaching Intern
Sierra School
01.2020 - 06.2020
Tutor
Learning Plus Tutoring
09.2019 - 06.2021
Lead Instructor
BrainVyne
06.2019 - 08.2019
Master’s Degree - Deaf Education
California State University, Fresno
08.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor’s Degree -
California State University - East Bay
08.2014 - 06.2017