Krista Midgley
Bethalto,Illinois
Summary
I am a full-time elementary teacher with eight years of experience teaching both third and second grades at C.A. Henning Elementary School in Troy, Illinois. I am a graduate of Greenville College with a Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education and a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Illinois. I possess a valid Illinois Professional Educator's License (PEL) with a K - 9 elementary endorsement and middle school endorsements in language arts and social studies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
C.A. Henning Elementary
Troy, IL
07.2018 - Current
- I currently teach and supervise a class of third grade students in all academic areas. This is my fourth year teaching third grade.
- Previously taught second grade for four years at C.A. Henning.
- Experience cultivating a strong classroom community through the use of morning meetings and healthy social-emotional development.
- Experience using the HMH Into Reading structured literacy program for ELA and the McGraw-Hill math program, Mystery Science, Daily 5, the DRA reading assessment, MAP assessment and preparation for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) test.
Title I Reading Aide
Bethalto BCUSD #8
Bethalto, IL
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Provided daily small group guided reading instruction to kindergarten and 1st grade students at Bethalto East Elementary.
- Provided RtI reading intervention using the Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) and SIPPS systems to 4th and 5th grade students at Meadowbrook Intermediate School.
Student Teacher
Roxana Central Elementary, RCUSD #1
Roxana, IL
01.2016 - 05.2016
- I student taught a second grade class of students with curricula that included the Journeys ELA program, Go Math!, 6+1 Writing program, and the Daily 5 literacy framework.
Lead Edge Writer
Edwardsville Intelligencer/On the Edge of the Weekend
Edwardsville, IL
05.2011 - 09.2013
- Developed and wrote stories covering the arts for the Edwardsville Intelligencer newspaper's weekly arts and entertainment publication, On the Edge of the Weekend.
Reporter
The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Edwardsville, IL
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Conducted interviews and wrote news articles covering the city of Edwardsville beat, which included the city council, public works department, police and fire departments, and various community and charitable organizations in and around the Edwardsville area.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Elementary Education
Greenville College
Greenville, IL2016
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign-Urbana IL2002
One-year study abroad experience -
University of Reading
Reading, EnglandHigh School Diploma - undefined
Civic Memorial High School
Bethalto, IL1998
Skills
- Elementary teacher with eight years of classroom experience
- Former journalist with excellent writing skills
- Experience with HMH IntoReading and McGraw Hill MyMath curriculums
- Collaborative and flexible professional
- Productive and self-motivated
- Self-reflective and adaptable educator
- Experienced using one-to-one technology in the classroom
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
C.A. Henning Elementary
07.2018 - Current
Title I Reading Aide
Bethalto BCUSD #8
07.2016 - 07.2018
Student Teacher
Roxana Central Elementary, RCUSD #1
01.2016 - 05.2016
Lead Edge Writer
Edwardsville Intelligencer/On the Edge of the Weekend
05.2011 - 09.2013
Reporter
The Edwardsville Intelligencer
08.2003 - 06.2005
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Elementary Education
Greenville College
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
One-year study abroad experience -
University of Reading
High School Diploma - undefined
Civic Memorial High School