Kerri Kirk
Haslet,TX
Summary
Compassionate professional skilled in classroom organization and adaptive learning tools. Experience in boosting student comprehension through individualized instruction and data-driven strategies, aiming to promote academic excellence and lifelong learning.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Support Teacher
Keller ISD
08.2014 - Current
- Designed and implemented individualized lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with educators to enhance classroom engagement and learning outcomes.
- Supported student assessments to identify learning gaps and promote academic growth.
- Facilitated small group instruction, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Increased parent involvement through consistent communication, establishing positive relationships with families.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, incorporating new ideas into the curriculum accordingly.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques and adapting lesson plans to suit individual needs.
- Contributed to increased standardized test scores through focused test preparation lessons and targeted review sessions.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by consistently enforcing classroom rules and expectations while fostering mutual respect among students.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Intermediate ELA/Math/Science General Ed Teacher
Keller ISD
07.1998 - 08.2014
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to ensure academic growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.1997
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, Texas, Skills
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom organization
- Adaptive learning tools
- Data-driven decision making
- Instructional support
- Individual instruction
- Differentiated teaching
- Literacy strategies
- Mathematical skills
- Positive attitude
- Friendly and outgoing
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Organization and prioritization
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Mentoring students
- Small group and individual assistance
Accomplishments
- Earned Texas Teacher Certification: Elementary Self-Contained Grades 1-8
- Texas Teacher Certification: Elementary Reading Grades 1-8
- Texas Teacher Certification: English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades 1-8
Timeline
Intervention Support Teacher
Keller ISD
08.2014 - Current
Intermediate ELA/Math/Science General Ed Teacher
Keller ISD
07.1998 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Trinity Valley Community College