Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
Extra-Curricular & Leadership Experience
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Kristal New

Union,KY
Kristal New

Summary

Teaching professional with proven ability to create stimulating and supportive classroom atmosphere. Known for crafting engaging lesson plans and fostering love for learning among students. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and consistently focused on achieving educational goals.

Overview

28
years of professional experience

Work History

Stephen’s Elementary School – Boone County Schools
Burlington, KY

Reading Interventionist
09.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide Tier 3 intensive reading instruction to kindergarten through fifth grade students
  • Develop and implement individualized intervention plans based on student data
  • Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to improve reading outcomes
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers and staff to support struggling readers. Use evidence-based strategies to strengthen literacy skills and close learning gaps
  • Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
  • Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.

Owen County Board of Education

Elementary Education Teacher
08.1999 - 09.2025

Job overview

  • Directed kindergarten team operations for eight years to enhance early childhood learning experiences.
  • Developed and implemented engaging art curricula, fostering artistic expression among students for two years.
  • Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged participation and growth
  • Built strong relationships with students, parents, and staff
  • Used data-driven instruction to improve student performance
  • Participated in ongoing professional development to strengthen teaching practices
  • Key Contributions:
  • Developed innovative lesson plans addressing multiple learning styles
  • Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
  • Collaborated with colleagues to improve curriculum and instruction
  • Promoted both academic success and personal development among students
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
  • Assessed student progress through formal and informal evaluations, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated multiple subjects.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Gallatin County Board of Education
Warsaw, KY

First Grade Teacher
08.1998 - 05.1999

Job overview

  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to support student progress
  • Maintained a safe and structured classroom environment
  • Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum and student needs
  • Integrated technology to enhance instruction
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Self
Owenton, KY/ Union, KY

Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
08.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Designed personalized fitness programs tailored to individual client goals and fitness levels.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients' physical capabilities and progress.
  • Delivered one-on-one training sessions, ensuring proper technique and safety during workouts.
  • Educated clients on nutrition and lifestyle choices to enhance overall wellness.
  • Established strong client relationships through consistent communication and support throughout fitness journeys.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Implemented nutritional guidance alongside physical training plans, yielding more comprehensive results for clients'' overall wellbeing.

Education

State of Kentucky
Frankfort

Rank 1 from Elementary Education (Reading Focus)
01-2008

Georgetown College

Master’s from Elementary Education
01-2001

Kentucky State University

Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
01-1998

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Engagement
  • Instructional Practices
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Research-based practices
  • Parent communication
  • Literacy strategies
  • Leadership skills
  • Good nutrition promotion
  • Strength training
  • Passion for fitness
  • Goal setting and planning

Interests

Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

Passionate about health, fitness, and wellness

Enjoys working out and helping others reach fitness goals

Loves playing disc golf several times a week

Enjoys swimming, boating, and spending time outdoors

Sports enthusiast, especially football

Timeline

Reading Interventionist

Stephen’s Elementary School – Boone County Schools
09.2025 - Current

Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

Self
08.2025 - Current

Elementary Education Teacher

Owen County Board of Education
08.1999 - 09.2025

First Grade Teacher

Gallatin County Board of Education
08.1998 - 05.1999

Georgetown College

Master’s from Elementary Education

State of Kentucky

Rank 1 from Elementary Education (Reading Focus)

Kentucky State University

Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education

Extra-Curricular & Leadership Experience

  • Owen County High School Football Team, President, 2020, 2024, Led fundraising efforts to support team needs, equipment, and events, organized meals for players during the season and camps, planned senior night, awards banquets, and team events, managed logistics for camp weeks and large team functions
  • Project Graduation, Owen County, President for 3 three years. Raised record-breaking funds for graduation events, planned and executed graduation night celebrations, organized multiple community events and meetings, coordinated large-scale events including dances and ceremonies
  • Owen County Farm Bureau, Women’s Chair, 2022, Present, Organized agriculture education programs for schools, Planned county-wide safety and education events, Participated in community outreach and charity work, Selected for LEAD leadership development program
  • Owenton and now Harrison, OH, Church Leadership, 1975, Present, Served as treasurer, Sunday school teacher, and Bible school director, Led multiple church committees including outreach and fellowship, Active in children’s ministry and community engagement.
  • STLP Group Leader for 8 years. Having top 25 project every year at state, and also winning state.
  • Was a member of the Farm Bureau LEAD class. A two year program you have to apply for and are picked to participate in. Only 12 people are chosen every 2 years. The LEAD program is a leadership class.
  • Kindergarten Team Leader for 8 years.
  • MBMS Basketball book keeper for 4 years.
  • Organized and planned Literacy Night at Stephens Elementary.
  • Basketball and Soccer Mom- feeding and organizing all team events for 6 years.
  • Volunteer at Meeting the Needs Ministry
  • Planned and Hosted First Semi- Formal Homecoming dance for Owen County.

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