Krista LaBissoniere
Meriden,CT
Summary
Energetic, creative, and dedicated state certified grades 7-12 English teacher with 9+ years of experience delivering engaging lessons. Driven to engage reluctant learners, foster communication with parents, develop and implement curriculum and collaborate with fellow teachers in diverse settings. Looking to expand skills and knowledge to other career avenues and opportunities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
Edison Middle School
2023.08 - Current
- Teaching grades 8 (High school credit Accelerated classes and regular Academic)
- Courses: Modern Fiction & Poetry, Young Adult Literature, English 8
- TEAM Leader
- Developing and implementing lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and student needs
- Engaging students in reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities
- Assessing and evaluating student progress and providing individualized support and feedback
- Managing classroom behavior and fostering positive learning environments
- Collaborating with other educators and parents
- Collaborating with Special Education teachers and Bilingual teachers
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction.
- Integrating technology into lessons, adapting materials for diverse learning needs, and participating in professional development opportunities.
High School English Teacher
Maloney High School
2017.08 - 2023.07
- Teaching grades 9, (Academic, Accelerated, and TEAM) 10, 11, and 12
- Courses: English 9, 10, 11, Intro to College, Creative Writing, YA Lit, Public Speaking, and Journalism
- Coordinating individualized educational experiences for up to 120 students and facilitating small group experiences to deliver appropriate content for students' educational levels
- Working with parents and school staff to apply IEPs and 504s for students with special needs
- Providing emotional, social, and academic support for special-needs students at the high school level
- Working with parents to address outside issues that may impact student performance both academically and socially
- Collaborating with teachers and counselors to provide a quality educational experience both inside and outside the classroom
- Creating curriculum and implementing lessons that can be accessed anywhere, anytime
- Implementing diverse teaching strategies, lessons, and assessments
Middle School English Teacher
Lincoln Middle School
2017.08 - 2018.06
- Teaching grades 7 and 8
- Courses: Writing, Reading, YA Lit.
- Responsibilities replicate Maloney High School experience listed above
High School English Teacher
Platt High School
2015.08 - 2017.06
- Teaching grade 9 TEAM
- Courses: English 9 academic and accelerated.
- Responsibilities replicate Maloney High School experience listed above
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students
Education
Masters of Science Education -
University of New Haven
New Haven, CT08.2014
Bachelors in English Language Arts - undefined
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT05.2013
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patience
- Communication
- Organization
- Leadership/ Teamwork
- Time management
- Technological skills
- Conflict resolution
- Curriculum Development
- Diverse Engagement
- Responsibility
- Professionalism
- Public Speaking
- Creative Writing
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Instructional technology
- Project-based learning
- Immersive teaching
- Writing instruction
- IEP familiarity
Awards
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Albertus Magnus College, 3.71
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of New Haven Education Graduate Program, 3.91
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
Edison Middle School
2023.08 - Current
High School English Teacher
Maloney High School
2017.08 - 2023.07
Middle School English Teacher
Lincoln Middle School
2017.08 - 2018.06
High School English Teacher
Platt High School
2015.08 - 2017.06
Masters of Science Education -
University of New Haven
Bachelors in English Language Arts - undefined
Albertus Magnus College
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