Kirsten McGill
Bloomfield,KY
Summary
Experienced educator with 7+ years of expertise in planning, preparing, and evaluating instruction for grades P-5, as well as P-12 in Special Education. Demonstrating leadership abilities and an adaptable teaching style, effectively incorporating technology and hands-on learning into lessons. Strong written, oral, and listening communication skills enable effective engagement with students and colleagues. Recognized for patience, passion, organization, and commitment to ongoing professional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mathematics/Specials Teacher
Nelson County Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Diverse Learner Leader
Nelson County Schools
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
Bethlehem High School
02.2023 - Current
- Supported head coach in making strategic race decisions based on athlete abilities and current fitness levels during competitions.
- Boosted team morale, fostering a positive and supportive environment for all athletes.
Assistant Softball Coach
Bethlehem High School
01.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance on injury prevention, helping players maintain peak physical condition throughout the season.
- Mentored student-athletes in balancing academics and athletics, leading to higher graduation rates among softball players.
- Provided effective physical training and conditioning to meet player position requirements and team needs.
Substitute Teacher
Russell County Board Of Education
09.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Fourth Grade Student Teacher
Adair County Elementary
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Will be assisting in teaching and classroom management of 100 students
- Creating leadership role within the school to build relationships with the community, staff, and students that impacts the community in a positive manner
- Will be integrating social studies and language arts into one curriculum
After-School Teacher
Russell Springs Elementary
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments
Kindergarten Student Teacher
Russell Springs Elementary
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed and implemented a 2 week unit (10 days) on Comparing Numbers
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement
- Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline
Practicum Teacher
Caverna Elementary
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Attended multiple Professional Development's in my 3 weeks at Caverna
- Lead a PLC on attendance data
- Presented instructional strategy research during PD
- Made a manipulative bulletin board for cooperating teacher
- Taught 3rd-5th graders and worked on classroom management with 30 students
- Collaborated with team teachers to develop a 'Boot Camp' that incorporated STEM, literacy, brain breaks, as well as social emotional aspects within each lesson
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education: Learning And Behavior Disorders
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education P-5
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY12.2022
Skills
- Effective Lesson Planning
- Content Comprehension
- Small Group Tutoring
- Upholding Classroom Standards
- Effective Behavior Management
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Collaborative Engagement
- Coach/Mentor
Certification
Kentucky Certification in Elementary Education (P-5)
Athletics
Varsity Women's Cross Country and Track and Field, Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, Kentucky, 2018-present, Academic Mid-South Conference XC-2019-20, Champion of Character Team-2019-20, Academic Mid-South Conference Track and Field-2019-20, Academic Mid-South Conference XC-2020-21, Academic Mid-South Conference Track and Field-2020-21, Academic Mid-South Conference XC-2021-22, Academic Mid-South Conference Track and Field -2021-22, 2022 NAIA Scholar-Athlete
Timeline
Mathematics/Specials Teacher
Nelson County Schools
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Softball Coach
Bethlehem High School
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
Bethlehem High School
02.2023 - Current
Diverse Learner Leader
Nelson County Schools
01.2023 - 05.2024
Fourth Grade Student Teacher
Adair County Elementary
10.2022 - 12.2022
Substitute Teacher
Russell County Board Of Education
09.2022 - Current
After-School Teacher
Russell Springs Elementary
09.2022 - 10.2022
Kindergarten Student Teacher
Russell Springs Elementary
08.2022 - 10.2022
Practicum Teacher
Caverna Elementary
08.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Special Education: Learning And Behavior Disorders
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education P-5
Lindsey Wilson College
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