Kirstin Perales
North Branch,MN
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
ISD 138 North Branch Area Public Schools
North Branch, United States
08.2004 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
English Language Teacher
Achieve Language Academy
St. Paul, MN
10.2003 - 07.2004
- Successfully improved Hmong-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Mankato State University
Mankato, MN05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud MN05.2003
Skills
- Classroom management
- Group learning mechanics
- Student-centered learning
- SMART Board
- Classroom technology
- Differentiated instruction
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at North Branch Area School District in 2014.
- Co-Leader and collaborated with team of 8 in the development of Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Schoolwide.
Timeline
Teacher
ISD 138 North Branch Area Public Schools
08.2004 - Current
English Language Teacher
Achieve Language Academy
10.2003 - 07.2004
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Mankato State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
St. Cloud State University
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