Crystal Ritenour
Louisville,KY
Summary
Certified Kindergarten Teacher that educates beginning students and improves school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2005 - Current
- Dedicated and experienced kindergarten teacher with 19 years of proven success in creating nurturing learning environments.
- Passionate about fostering the social, emotional, and academic growth of young children.
- Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and parent communication.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Committed to providing engaging and developmentally appropriate instruction to inspire a love of learning in every student.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2005
Skills
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies
- Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2005 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ball State University
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