Kristal Vilardo
Morse,LA
Summary
Upbeat Elementary Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher, Grades 3-5
Acadia Parish School Board
08.2007 - 08.2018
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Elementary Math Teacher, Grade 5
Vermillion Parish School Board
08.2003 - 05.2007
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
Elementary School Teacher
Beauregard Parish School Board
08.1999 - 05.2003
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12.1997
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Interactions
- Small Group Leadership
- Materials Sourcing
Certification
- National Board Certification - (2003-2013)
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, Grades 3-5
Acadia Parish School Board
08.2007 - 08.2018
Elementary Math Teacher, Grade 5
Vermillion Parish School Board
08.2003 - 05.2007
Elementary School Teacher
Beauregard Parish School Board
08.1999 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
McNeese State University
- National Board Certification - (2003-2013)
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