Delena Reiter
Bristol
Summary
Dedicated kindergarten teacher with a strong focus on student engagement and progress. Collaborates effectively with faculty and parents to foster a supportive learning environment, applying evidence-based practices to enhance classroom management and learning outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Girl's on the Run
Coach/Liason
Kenosha
09.2025 - Current
- Lead or co-lead interactive, structured lessons that combine physical activity with life skills development.
- Ensure safety protocols are followed, including proper stretching and hydration during running activities.
- Act as a positive role model by encouraging girls to build confidence and character.
- Work with co-coaches to prepare for each session, distribute snacks, and manage team logistics.
- Interact with parents/guardians regarding scheduling and team updates.
Kindergarten Teacher
Forest Park Elementary School- Kenosha, WI
Kenosha
08.1996 - Current
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to enhance rigorous learning opportunities and promote overall well-being of school community.
- Communicated student progress to parents and administration, fostering transparency and engagement.
- Coordinated math and social studies curriculum development with district-wide teachers to ensure alignment with educational standards.
- Created Curriculum documents for district employees corresponding with standards and benchmarks in math, reading, science and social studies for kindergarten.
Education
Master of Science - Teacher Leadership
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Early Childhood Emphasis
UW-Platteville
Platteville, WI 05-1990
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Standards-Based Instruction
- Universal design
- P>Differentiated instruction
- P>Child development
- P>PBIS Tier 1 and Tier 2
- P>Second Step
- P>LLI-Leveled Intervention Instruction
- P>SIPPS-Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words
- Bridges mathematics
- P>Curriculum Adoption Team- math and social studies
- P>Savvas Social Studies
- Guiding coalition participation
- P>New Teacher Mentor
- P>Student Teacher Advisor
- Team collaboration
- P>Excellent Communication
- P>Self-Motivated
Personal Information
Title: Teacher
Certification
Structured Literacy Certification for State of Wisconsin
Timeline
Girl's on the Run
Coach/Liason
09.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Forest Park Elementary School- Kenosha, WI
08.1996 - Current
Master of Science - Teacher Leadership
Carthage College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Early Childhood Emphasis
UW-Platteville