Emily Kinder
McKinleyville,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Eureka City Schools, specializing in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and effective collaboration with colleagues. Skilled in leveled literacy intervention and fostering strong parent communication to support student success. Committed to continuous professional development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Intervention Teacher
Eureka City Schools
05.2025 - Current
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Eureka City Schools
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Eureka City Schools
08.2016 - 09.2024
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting a deeper understanding of subject matter.
- Promoted parental involvement in their child''s education by maintaining open lines of communication through weekly class bulletins and school messaging service.
6th Grade Middle School Teacher
Eureka City Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to appropriate materials and resources.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and lesson planning, to ensure all students have a meaningful learning experience.
- Implemented inquiry-based learning strategies in the classroom, encouraging critical thinking skills among students through open-ended questions and problem-solving tasks.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary Education
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA05-2015
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - English Learner Authorization (CLAD)
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies Elementary Education
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA05-2014
Minor - French Language
Aix-Marseille Universite
Aix-en-Provence, France05-2014
Skills
- Leveled literacy intervention
- Classroom management
- Teacher collaboration
- Classroom organization
- Instructional planning
- Parent communication
- Small group instruction
- Fluency development
- Progress monitoring
- Multisensory teaching
- Continuous professional development
- Guided reading
- Phonics instruction
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year, Grant Elementary School, 2021-2022
Mentor Teacher of Cal Poly Humboldt Credential Students, 2021-2023
Grant Elementary School Leadership Team, 2022-2023
School Site Council Secretary, 2017-2023
Emerging Teacher Leaders PLC, 2022-2023
Grant Elementary School Social Committee, 2016-2023
SEL Academy, 2022-2023
Mathematics Instruction Academy, 2022-2023
PBIS (Positive Behavioral and Interventions Supports)/WEL Team, 2018-2023
Eureka City Schools Curriculum Pilot Team 2018-2019
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), 2017-2019
Elementary Teacher Academy, 2015-2023
Get Reading Right Program, 2022-2023
Create Humboldt Arts Project, 2018-2019
North Coast Arts Integration Program, 2016-2018
Unified Classroom/PowerSchool Technology-Trainer of Teachers 2018-2019
Timeline
Reading Intervention Teacher
Eureka City Schools
05.2025 - Current
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Eureka City Schools
10.2024 - 06.2025
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Eureka City Schools
08.2016 - 09.2024
6th Grade Middle School Teacher
Eureka City Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary Education
Humboldt State University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - English Learner Authorization (CLAD)
Humboldt State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies Elementary Education
Humboldt State University
Minor - French Language
Aix-Marseille Universite
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