Krista Kentz
Savannah,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Head Teacher
St. Andrew's School
08.2023 - Current
- Implement innovative and engaging reading and writing programs tailored to the developmental needs of kindergarten students
- Utilize various teaching methods, including phonics, sight words, and interactive storytelling, to foster a strong foundation in language skills
- Utilize ongoing assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted interventions to enhance reading and writing proficiency.
Kindergarten Head Teacher
Calvary Day School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Created and implemented daily lesson plans that are differentiated and adapted to meet the needs of all learners
- Conducted various assessments of student progress and used results to plan instructional activities
- Planned instruction through the use of small-group literacy and math centers.
Early Childhood Head Teacher
Eli's Place at Wesley Monumental UMC
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Fostered an inclusive classroom environment where children learned socially, emotionally, and academically
- Encouraged student development through hands-on and inquiry-based lessons.
Grade Pre-K and Kindergarten Head Teacher
Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with co-teachers to create, modify and implement various behavior intervention systems tailored to the needs of individual students
- Hosted community-building events to boost family involvement and build strong teacher-parent relationships.
Pre-K Grade Level Leader
Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Facilitated weekly grade team meetings to ensure consistency throughout the grade
- Served as liaison between administration and the Pre-k team
- Developed and led forward-thinking and professional development throughout the team.
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
P.S. 6 The Lillie Devereaux Blake School
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Led numerous and varied learning activities, including small-group guided reading lessons, morning meetings, and implementation of UFT's 'Move-To-Improve' movement breaks
- Established and maintained norms and standards in the classroom such as cleanup and eating routines as part of overall classroom management strategies.
Intern
AstroStyle
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Streamlined office processes for improved efficiency and time management through regular organization and filing.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Education
M.A. Childhood Education, M.A. Childhood Special Education -
New York University
NY, NYB.B.A. Management -
LIM College
NY, NYSkills
- Progress Reporting
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Literacy Development
- Written Communication
- Technology Integration
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- MS Office
Student Teaching Experience
- P.S. 126, Spring 2014, Fourth Grade ICT
- P.S. 41, Fall 2013, Second Grade ICT
- P.S. 163, Summer 2013, Fifth Grade
Certification
Green Medicine: Herbalism, 2021
Timeline
Kindergarten Head Teacher
St. Andrew's School
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Head Teacher
Calvary Day School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Early Childhood Head Teacher
Eli's Place at Wesley Monumental UMC
09.2021 - 05.2022
Pre-K Grade Level Leader
Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School
09.2018 - 06.2020
Grade Pre-K and Kindergarten Head Teacher
Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School
09.2015 - 06.2021
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
P.S. 6 The Lillie Devereaux Blake School
09.2014 - 06.2015
Intern
AstroStyle
10.2010 - 11.2011
M.A. Childhood Education, M.A. Childhood Special Education -
New York University
B.B.A. Management -
LIM College
Green Medicine: Herbalism, 2021
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