Kaitlin Kleist
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Dedicated educator with proven leadership skills and a track record of fostering strong relationships. Committed to enhancing student learning through engaging lesson plans and effective peer collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade General Education Teacher
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Vista Grande Elementary
01.2023 - Current
- Completed LETRs training in May of 2025
- Achieved National Board Certification in Generalist Early Childhood in December of 2024
- Served on our school wide leadership team for two years.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and execute interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage student participation and boost morale.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and tailor instructional strategies accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers by providing guidance on classroom management and curriculum development.
- Organized parent-teacher meetings to strengthen community involvement in the educational process.
- Increased parent involvement in the educational process by maintaining open lines of communication and offering resources for home support.
- Worked in an inclusion setting as the general education teacher as well as a resource teacher.
Pre-K Teacher
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Shining Stars Preschool
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster early childhood learning.
- Created engaging classroom environments that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's educational growth and well-being.
- Organized community events to promote family involvement in the educational process and school activities.
- Advocated for children's needs by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive support services.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
General Education Teacher
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Martin Luther King Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Served as grade level lead for two years on our school wide leadership team.
- Served as curriculum lead and implemented foundational skills lessons under Dr. Fierro
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state educational standards.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations to tailor instructional strategies.
Education
Early Childhood License - Early Childhood Education
Sante Fe Community College
Santa Fe NM12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12-2012
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Relationship building
- Peer collaboration
- Multitasking strength
- Knowledgeable about technology
- Organizational skills
Certification
National Board Certified Teacher
Level III New Mexico Teaching License
Timeline
1st Grade General Education Teacher
Rio Rancho Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Rio Rancho Public Schools
08.2019 - 12.2022
General Education Teacher
Rio Rancho Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2019
Early Childhood License - Early Childhood Education
Sante Fe Community College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
New Mexico State University