Christine M Kalil MEd
Kingston,NH
Summary
Experienced and dedicated classroom teacher with 28 years of expertise at the elementary level. Proficient in curriculum development and fostering student engagement within an educational environment. Seeking to transition into an administrative role, leveraging strong communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts and cultivate productive relationships. Excited to apply transferable skills in a new professional setting to make a meaningful contribution.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher-Inclusive Classroom
Lawrence Public Schools
09.1998 - Current
- Mentor 2001-present (trained by Lesley College as part of the mentor program)-Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Led professional development sessions to demonstrate best practices connected to state standards, teacher evaluation standards and utilizing curriculum to encompass the schools vision overarching principles.
- Experience as a Science Specialist grades k-5
- Responsible for examining instructional practices and maintaining high standards of performance for all students.
- Experience with reading programs such as SFA levels 2-8, Balanced Literary, and Literature Circles
- Trained and involved in NELMS (New England League of Middle schools) / focus on designing Curriculum in a diverse Classroom and focus on Team building
- EDC videotaped classroom lessons to train novice teachers'
- Participated in student behavior reform-PBS committee & Safe and Caring Schools curriculum
- Participated in Focus on Math Institute, developed exhibitions of learning, family literacy teacher at the Adult Learning Center and part of Math Curriculum Workgroup for the MA Department of Education
- Develop lessons to meet needs of all students
- Use various forms of formative assessment
- Utilize diverse learning strategies
- Use- data analysis, and portfolios assessment drive instruction
- Implement differentiated instructional strategies, to ensure all students are able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Championed inclusion practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
Education
Master of Education - Classroom Curriculum and Integrated Studies
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MABachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salem State College
Salem, MAAssociate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Middlesex College
Bedford, MASkills
- Classroom management and instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Data-driven instruction
- Instructional methods
- School improvement
- Learning strategies
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
Academic Licensure
Professional Level, Elementary, grades 1-6/Middle School, grades 5-9,
MA License 347377
Currently working on the completion of requirements for an administrative Initial license-Elementary Supervisor/Director by Spring 2025
Timeline
Classroom Teacher-Inclusive Classroom
Lawrence Public Schools
09.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salem State College
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Middlesex College
Master of Education - Classroom Curriculum and Integrated Studies
Cambridge College
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