Krista N. Russo

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• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
• Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
• Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
• Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
• Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for students experiencing personal, social, or academic challenges.
• Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
• Led career exploration activities for high school students, helping them identify potential pathways based on their interests and strengths.
• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
• Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
• Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.

• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.

• Nampa Personalized Learning Team (NPL, Oversaw and collaborated our education team and applied for student computer learning devises for East Valley Middle School—grant awarded January, 2017
• Collaborate with team members on how to implement NPL 2017-2018 school year
• Professional Development Committee, Nampa School District, Nampa ID
• Assisted professional development team examine school wide data to determine staff engagement with new curriculum and resources
• Participated in professional development centered around new curriculum
• Maintained communication with staff about week supervision duties
• Cultivated community relations while supervising sporting events
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.