Kirsten Wetterstrom

Hardworking and adaptable with a strong background in officiating, youth programming, and childcare. Experienced in managing responsibilities with professionalism and composure in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Skilled in leadership and decision-making under pressure, child and youth engagement, time management, multitasking, team collaboration, and clear verbal communication. Seeking a role that values reliability, strong communication, and a positive, can-do attitude.

Student Teaching — Gardner Edgerton School District

September 2025 - December 2025

7 weeks at Pioneer Ridge Middle School in Physical Education

• Planned and implemented standards-based physical education lessons for grades
• 5–8.
• Designed units emphasizing sport-specific skills, fitness concepts, teamwork, and
• sportsmanship.
• Modified activities to meet diverse ability levels.
• Utilized formative and summative assessments to track student growth and skill
• development.
• Established clear expectations and classroom management strategies to maintain
• a safe, structured learning environment.
• Fostered student confidence, accountability, and leadership through cooperative
• and competitive activities.
• Collaborated with cooperating teacher to reflect on instruction and improve
• lesson effectiveness

8 weeks at Gardner Elementary School in Physical Education

• Delivered developmentally appropriate physical education lessons for grades
• K–4 focused on fundamental motor skills and movement patterns.
• Modeled and demonstrated skills to support student understanding and proper
• technique.
• Implemented engaging, movement-based activities to promote lifelong physical
• activity habits.
• Differentiated instruction to support varying developmental levels and learning
• needs.
• Reinforced positive behavior and social-emotional skills through structured
• routines and cooperative games.
• Created a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment for young
• learners.

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