Kristen Andretta
RAMSEY,NJ
Summary
Professional educator with strong expertise in English and Language Arts instruction. Demonstrates solid track record of fostering student engagement, academic growth and effective classroom management. Highly collaborative team player known for adaptability and results-driven approach. Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating on interdisciplinary units and leading Social Emotional Learning initiatives, promoting a supportive learning environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Paterson Public Schools
09.2002 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected English and Language Arts with other subject areas.
- Ensured alignment between curriculum standards, assessments, and instructional materials to maximize student success in mastering required content.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in teaching English and Language Arts.
- Mentored new teachers within the department, sharing resources and offering guidance for successful lesson planning and classroom management.
- Increased student comprehension by implementing diverse instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Contributed positively to school culture by participating in faculty meetings, in-service trainings, committees, and events aimed at improving overall student experience.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Participated in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee Meetings as a member of the SEL Committee
- Devised SEL Lessons for Middle School Classes
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ02-2024
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
National University
La Jolla, CABachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The Pennsylvania State University
State College05-2002
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Assessment alignment
- Classroom management
- Instructional strategies
- Social emotional learning
- Mentoring teachers
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Text analysis
- Literacy strategies
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- NJEA Member
Certification
- Certified Teacher - NJ Department of Education.
- Supervisor Certification
Timeline
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Paterson Public Schools
09.2002 - Current
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
Saint Peter's University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The Pennsylvania State University
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