Kanittra Griffin
Tennessee Teaching License Number: 000703752 PreK-3,TN
Summary
Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during 7 years in education. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Freedom Prep Charter School
07.2022 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Shown at least 80% in students on STEP and iReady consistently.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with families to improve reading fluency.
- Built strong rapport with students, families, and colleagues.
3rd Grade Teacher
Georgian Hills Achievement Elementary
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
- Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- 3rd grade chair
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Managed/ found coverage for short shifts.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase student success
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members
1st Grade Teacher
Georgian Hills Achievement Elementary
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
First Grade Teacher
Westside Elementary School
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Instructed up to 24 students individually and in groups.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Created and taught engaging math lessons and activities.
- Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time.
P.A.
Stellar Home Care
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method.
- Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined their child's day.
- Helped develop the family's schedule to maintain household order.
- Closely monitored client's play activities to verify safety.
- Encouraged client to be understanding of and patient with others.
- Worked on basic math skills.
Student Teacher
Morrilton Elementary
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children\'s progress.
- Observed and evaluated students\' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Supervised an average of 25-30 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for 25-30 students.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Assessed students\' reading levels using DIBELS Next and Leveled Reading Passages.
- Enforced the school\'s student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
- Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner.
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
- Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time.
Student Teacher
Florence Mattison Elementary
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Instructed up to 25 students individually and in groups.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students\' varying needs and interests.
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
Education
School Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University Of Central Arkansas
2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Stuttgart High School
2009
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Organized
- Schedule management
- Proficient in [Easy CBM ED Plan Power School Excel, Word, Power Point]
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Calm demeanor
- Team collaboration
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Positive and encouraging
- RTI familiarity
- Fast learner
- Tailoring Curriculum Plans
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Instructional Best Practices
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
- Age-Appropriate Lesson Planning
- Student Progress Reporting
- Continuing Education
- Standardized Testing
- Student records management
- Child development
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Freedom Prep Charter School
07.2022 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Georgian Hills Achievement Elementary
07.2020 - 06.2022
1st Grade Teacher
Georgian Hills Achievement Elementary
07.2018 - 07.2020
First Grade Teacher
Westside Elementary School
07.2017 - 07.2018
P.A.
Stellar Home Care
03.2016 - 04.2017
Student Teacher
Morrilton Elementary
01.2015 - 05.2015
Student Teacher
Florence Mattison Elementary
08.2014 - 12.2014
School Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University Of Central Arkansas
High School Diploma - undefined
Stuttgart High School
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