Krista LaBissoniere
Meriden
Summary
Energetic, creative, and dedicated state certified grades 7-12 English teacher with 11+ 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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
Edison Middle School
Meriden, CT
08.2023 - Current
- Teaching grade 8 (High school credit Accelerated classes and regular Academic)
- Courses: Modern Fiction & Poetry, Young Adult Literature, English 8
- Guided team members in enhancing teaching practices and collaboration. and Curriculum Creator for 8th grade
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that met curriculum standards and addressed diverse student needs
- Engaging students in reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities
- Assessed and evaluated student progress, providing individualized support and actionable feedback
- Managing classroom behavior and fostering positive learning environments
- Collaborating with Special Education teachers and Bilingual teachers
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction.
- Integrated technology into lessons and adapted materials for diverse learning needs, enhancing student engagement in learning
- Teacher of the Year Candidate (2025-2026)
- SBA Blue Ribbon Award Recipient in English Language Arts for 2025 and 2026
High School English Teacher
Maloney High School
Meriden, CT
08.2017 - 07.2023
- 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
- Coordinated individualized educational experiences for up to 120 students.
- Collaborated with parents and school staff to implement IEPs and 504 plans for students with special needs
- Creating curriculum and implementing lessons that can be accessed anywhere, anytime
- Providing emotional, social, and academic support for special-needs students at the high school level
- Working with parents and school staff to apply IEPs and 504s for students with special needs
- Developed curriculum and implemented accessible lessons to support diverse learning environments
- Working with parents to address outside issues that may impact student performance both academically and socially
Middle School English Teacher
Lincoln Middle School
Meriden, CT
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Teaching grades 7 and 8
- Courses: Writing, Reading, YA Lit.
- Replicated Maloney High School experience in teaching grades 7 and 8.
High School English Teacher
Platt High School
Meriden, CT
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Delivered instruction for grade 9 TEAM students to foster engagement
- Courses: English 9 academic and accelerated.
- Responsibilities replicate Maloney High School experience listed above
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student engagement
- Designed dynamic lessons to deepen student comprehension of literature and critical themes
- Created and executed activities that promoted critical thinking and analytical skills among students
Education
Masters of Science Education - Secondary Education in English Language Arts
University of New Haven
New Haven, CT08-2014
Bachelors in English Language Arts - undefined
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT05-2013
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Classroom Management
- RTI knowledge
- EdTech skills
- Team leadership
- Experiential teaching
- Digital Literacy
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Critical thinking
- Literary Analysis
- Diverse Engagement
- Responsibility
- Professionalism
- IEP knowledge
- Patience
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
Edison Middle School
08.2023 - Current
High School English Teacher
Maloney High School
08.2017 - 07.2023
Middle School English Teacher
Lincoln Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2018
High School English Teacher
Platt High School
08.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelors in English Language Arts - undefined
Albertus Magnus College
Masters of Science Education - Secondary Education in English Language Arts
University of New Haven
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
Other Related Experiences
Private Academic Coach and Tutor for Mercy High School Student
July 2025- Present
- Delivered targeted individual instruction in high school English literature, world/US history, theology, and SAT prep.
- Strengthened student's thesis development, rhetorical writing, and evidence-based argumentation for humanities coursework.
- Facilitated deep-dive discussions on complex religious and historical topics to align with Mercy High School’s curriculum standards.
- Equipped tutor student with test-taking frameworks, vocabulary-building and grammatical exercises, and stress-management techniques for the SAT.
- Provided proven test-taking methodologies, vocabulary systems, and stress-reduction tactics to optimize SAT performance.
Studied Abroad in Europe- Special Education Systems
August 2014
Studied Special Education Systems in France, Belgium, and The Netherlands
"Contemporary Issues" Course through University of New Haven Grad Program