Kirsten Prickett
Amherst,NE
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Northern Valley, Holdrege, Kearney Public Schools
- Utilized Backward Design to develop and implement curriculum with as much individualized instruction toward SMART goals as possible in public school setting.
- Proficiently managed classrooms with up to 28 students, fostering a conducive learning environment.
- Maintained regular communication and collaboration with parents to support student learning and development.
- Utilized learning management systems such as Canvas and Google Classroom to facilitate structured online and hybrid learning experiences.
- Experienced and comfortable with video conferencing platforms, including Zoom and Microsoft Teams, to support virtual instruction and meetings.
- Cultivated lasting relationships with students and families, extending support beyond the classroom setting.
Real Estate Broker
Sunrise Rental and Realty LLC
- Cultivated lasting relationships with past clients through consistent follow-up contact to support their ongoing real estate needs or concerns.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients by effectively leveraging market knowledge and strong communication skills.
- Collaborated with mortgage brokers, attorneys, and other stakeholders to expedite processes while maintaining clear communication channels throughout each transaction.
- Sold territory and non-compete agreement to a competitor in 2019
Owner/Editor
Harlan County Journal
- Recruited, hired, and trained all new staff
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and customers, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Increased advertising revenue by 45% and subscriptions by 32% by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Sold the business one year later for a 212% return, and 6 figure non compete agreement
Education
Certificate in Digital Marketing Science -
University of NE-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE10.2024
Master of Arts - Teaching, Learning, Teacher Education
Universtiy of NE-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Education/English As A Second Language
University of NE-Kearney
Kearney, NE05.1997
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum Development
- Remote Learning
- Educational technology
Certification
Nebraska Teaching License-Endorsements in Spanish and ESL
Nebraska Real Estate Broker License
Certificate in Digital Marketing Science
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Northern Valley, Holdrege, Kearney Public Schools
Real Estate Broker
Sunrise Rental and Realty LLC
Owner/Editor
Harlan County Journal
Certificate in Digital Marketing Science -
University of NE-Lincoln
Master of Arts - Teaching, Learning, Teacher Education
Universtiy of NE-Lincoln
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Education/English As A Second Language
University of NE-Kearney
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