Krista Lease
Gap,PA
Summary
Results-oriented educator known for strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Experience in managing school operations and fostering collaboration among educators to enhance classroom strategies and improve student success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Principal, Octorara Primary Learning Center, K-2
Octorara Area School District
Atglen, Pennsylvania
08.2017 - Current
- Provided instructional and operational leadership for a primary school of 400 students, and supervised 70 professional and support staff.
- Facilitated professional learning communities focused on enhancing instruction, assessment strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with consultants and colleagues to implement systems for classroom management processes, and enhance student success.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Supported assessment processes to evaluate the effectiveness of educational curriculum and initiatives.
- Cultivated positive school culture through community outreach and parental involvement initiatives.
- Established effective communication protocols between teachers, administrators, students, and parents.
- Oversaw budgeting decisions to optimize resource allocation.
Instructional Support Teacher, OPLC
Octorara Area School District
Atglen, Pennsylvania
08.2006 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with teachers to improve classroom strategies, increasing student engagement.
- Developed instructional materials tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing accessibility.
- Facilitated assessments of student progress through standardized testing, providing data to inform instruction.
Classroom Teacher- OPLC
Octorara Area School District
Atglen , PA
08.1994 - 08.2006
- Taught kindergarten for five years and second grade for seven years; served as grade level chairperson for nine of those twelve years, facilitating curriculum alignment and team collaboration.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards, enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities, fostering a holistic learning environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership
Immaculata University
Frazer, PA01-2004
Master of Education - Elementary Counseling
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA12-1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Kindergarten
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-1993
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Teacher evaluation
- Classroom management
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Google for education
- Powerschool
- EdInsight
- PAETEP
Certification
PA K-12 Principal, Level II
Timeline
Principal, Octorara Primary Learning Center, K-2
Octorara Area School District
08.2017 - Current
Instructional Support Teacher, OPLC
Octorara Area School District
08.2006 - 08.2017
Classroom Teacher- OPLC
Octorara Area School District
08.1994 - 08.2006
Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership
Immaculata University
Master of Education - Elementary Counseling
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Kindergarten
Pennsylvania State University