Krista McCombs
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Enthusiastic, creative, and passionate educator with valuable experience in small group instruction, colleague and family communication, and data-driven planning to meet students needs. Committed to providing students with the necessary tools to achieve academic success and instill a love of learning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
1st & 2nd Grade Teacher
Peru Community School Corporation
Peru, IN
08.1996 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to prepare for standardized testing
- Modified general education curriculum to meet needs of students with IEP
- Built positive relationships with parents
- Implemented strategies of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) to manage and improve student behaviors while serving as member of school's PBIS committee
- Collaborated with teachers and administration to discuss academic and social needs of students
- Collaborated with colleagues to create standard based assessments and curriculum maps for reading and math
- Served as host teacher to college level student teachers, college level students during practicum lessons and high school internships
- Coordinated and taught after school reading remediation, EAGLES
- Mentored first year teacher
- Planned and taught lessons for homebound students
- Taught summer remediation in reading and language arts
- Piloted Sounds to Spelling curriculum
Education
Master of Science - Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.1994
Skills
- Meets Indiana's Highly Qualified Teacher requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective classroom management
- Purposeful lesson planning and instruction
- High student engagement
- Experience and training in teaching ESL students
Timeline
1st & 2nd Grade Teacher
Peru Community School Corporation
08.1996 - Current
Master of Science - Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Purdue University
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