KRISTA L MARRESE
Kenosha,WI
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Skilled in data driven instruction, classroom management, and student engagement. Known for effective collaboration with colleagues and flexibility in meeting changing needs, and in ensuring student success. Proficient in integrating technology and innovative teaching strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher 5th Grade, 4/5th Grade ELA Teacher
Grant Elementary School
08.2013 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards, and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Planned lessons according to state standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Utilized data-driven instruction practices to identify areas needing improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Long Term Substitute 2/3 Multiage
Grant Elementary School
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Established strong student-teacher relationships, while instilling an effective classroom management system.
- Created cross curricular lessons based upon Common Core Standards for second and third grade students.
- Assessed students using a variety of formative and summative assessments.
- Established a variety of behavioral plans for struggling students..
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Master of Education - Instructional Technology
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI05-2014
Teacher Certification -
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI01-2012
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Wisconsin – Parkside
Kenosha, WI05-2010
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Safety awareness
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Cooperative learning
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Data-driven instruction
Certification
- 1777 Early Childhood – Middle Childhood
- 1777 Middle Childhood – Early Adolescence
- 1725 History Middle Childhood – Early Adolescence
- 1316 Reading Teacher Early Childhood - Adolescence
- 1395 English as a Second Language Early Childhood - Adolescence
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher 5th Grade, 4/5th Grade ELA Teacher
Grant Elementary School
08.2013 - Current
Long Term Substitute 2/3 Multiage
Grant Elementary School
01.2013 - 06.2013
Master of Education - Instructional Technology
Cardinal Stritch University
Teacher Certification -
Cardinal Stritch University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Wisconsin – Parkside
Club Chair
- Battle of the Books
- Black History Bee
Committee Work
- ELA Team – Grant Elementary
- Leadership Team – Grant Elementary
- District Literacy Team – Aided in creation of curriculum materials.
- District Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Team