Keri Kretschmer
LAKE ORION,MI
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record. Skilled in differentiated instruction and strategic intervention planning. Fostered positive relationships with students and collaborated effectively with colleagues to enhance student achievement. Committed to ongoing professional development and adept at monitoring progress to tailor individualized support, ensuring every learner thrives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventionist
Troy School District
475 Cherry St. Troy, MI 48083
10.2012 - 06.2016
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Taught reading and math to individual and small groups.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Elementary School Teacher
Woodward Academy
951 E. Lafayette Detroit, MI 48207
08.2002 - 06.2012
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events, enriching the educational experience for all students involved.
- Participated in before-school tutoring programs, offering individualized support for students struggling academically.
- Utilized assessment data to tailor instruction, addressing individual learning gaps.
- Implemented project-based learning experiences, encouraging critical thinking and real-world application of knowledge.
- Organized school-wide events that emphasized cultural diversity and inclusion, enriching school community.
Education
MAT - Teaching
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12-2002
Skills
- Ongoing Professional Development
- Progress monitoring
- Adaptable Methodology
- Individualized support
- Group instruction
- Strategic Intervention Planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
Elementary Education K-5 All subjects
K-8 Self CC
Mathematics (EX)
Science (DX)
Training
- Fountis & Pinnell
- Orton Gillingham
- PBS
- EdPerformance
Timeline
Interventionist
Troy School District
10.2012 - 06.2016
Elementary School Teacher
Woodward Academy
08.2002 - 06.2012
MAT - Teaching
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Wayne State University