KRISTA BAKER
Summary
A passionate and dedicated theatre and early years educator. Committed to safeguarding student welfare. Creative and resourceful teacher with experience living and working abroad who hopes to instill a love of learning in my students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
East Lake Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Interim Sudent Teacher
Fairyland Elementary School
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Taught kindergarten and elementary-aged students in a variety of subjects, both through textbooks and originally designed content.
- Prepared and administered tests and monthly assessment reports for all students.
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher, Musical Fellow, and Research and Development
Glitt Collegiate/Children's Musical Company
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught English and various other subjects to preschool-aged homeroom class.
- Designed curriculum and wrote unit objectives and lesson plans used throughout the school across multiple grade bands.
- Provided theatre instruction in children's theatre and used staging and technical theatre techniques to mount productions.
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
EduPro Haba
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Taught English to kindergarten and elementary students.
- Maintained classroom routines and procedures through classroom management techniques.
- Maintained correspondence with parents through daily, weekly, and monthly comments and reports.
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
YBM ECC of Pangyo
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Taught kindergarten and elementary-aged students in a variety of subjects, both through textbooks and originally designed content.
- Prepared and administered tests and monthly assessment reports for all students.
ESL Teacher
VIPKid
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Provided instruction to Chinese students through a virtual platform in grammar, phonics, and spoken English.
Theatre Education Intern
Patel Conservatory of Performing Arts
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Responsible for developing and orchestrating theatre classes for students aged 4-18.
- Utilized stage production and technical theatre knowledge to assist in productions in various age groups spanning multiple roles.
Administrative Assistant to the Theatre Department
Piedmont University
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Assisted the department through facilitating communication between staff, students, and administration.
- Maintained records and correspondence with patrons.
- Frequently would assist other departments to ensure quality and timeliness of show readiness.
Education
Bachelor's of Arts - Drama Education, Music
PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY
Post-graduate certification - drama and elementary education
MORELAND UNIVERSITY
06-2025
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- TEFL certificate
- Drama and Early Childhood Certified
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
East Lake Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Interim Sudent Teacher
Fairyland Elementary School
10.2023 - 04.2024
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher, Musical Fellow, and Research and Development
Glitt Collegiate/Children's Musical Company
08.2022 - 05.2023
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
EduPro Haba
08.2021 - 05.2022
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
YBM ECC of Pangyo
08.2019 - 05.2021
ESL Teacher
VIPKid
01.2017 - 07.2019
Theatre Education Intern
Patel Conservatory of Performing Arts
01.2017 - 12.2017
Administrative Assistant to the Theatre Department
Piedmont University
01.2011 - 12.2016
Bachelor's of Arts - Drama Education, Music
PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY
Post-graduate certification - drama and elementary education
MORELAND UNIVERSITY
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