Kristen Burrell
Iron Mountain,USA
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated education professional with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with families and other professionals to implement successful behavior interventions. Seeking a challenging yet rewarding position to utilize expertise and experience in evidence-based behavior interventions while fostering positive behavior change.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Teacher - Middle School/High School
School District of Florence
Florence, Wisconsin
08.2024 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
Kindergarten Teacher
Breitung Township - Woodland Elementary
Kingsford, MI
08.2019 - 08.2024
- Created and maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to students learning
- Implement instructional methods and materials that are appropriate and aligned with state standards
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a daily basis and report progress to the students and their parents
- Effectively managed at-risk behavior students with appropriate behavioral interventions needed to meet specific educational goals, individualized education plans and any necessary support services
- Participate in parent/teacher conferences to assist parent's participation and the support of their child's education
- Received Highly Effective teaching evaluations
- Maintained accurate, complete, and correct records
- Eighty percent of students or higher demonstrated growth in core areas of both literacy and math
- Attend professional development workshop to continue my growth as an educator
- Integrated a hearing impaired student and health restricted student virtually to my general education classroom
- Attend staff meetings; serve on staff committees, and accept a share of responsibility for extracurricular activities
- Taught Summer School in 2021, 2022, and 2023
Virtual Learning Coordinator - Flivver Connect
Breitung Township Schools
Kingsford, MI
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Sole teacher of record for students enrolled in the Flivver Connect Virtual Learning Program K-4 through Breitung Township Schools
- Provided academic support to students as needed
- Coordinated monthly activities with students to be able to interact with other virtual learning students for fun educational based celebrations
- Organized and developed supplemental learning materials for students in Flivver Connect
Education Assistant - Behavior Interventions
Breitung Township Schools - Woodland Elementary
Kingsford, MI
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Assist in preparation of plans or develop own plans based on teacher’s direction and explanation of student’s physical and/or educational needs
- Provided direct behavioral intervention for at-risk students in assigned classroom and was able to effectively resolve appropriate interventions
- Implemented a mindfulness program in an assigned classroom and worked with at-risk students on being able to identify, resolve and work on preventative tasks with the goal of reducing crisis situations for the student
- Worked with Spanish speaking students attending Woodland on learning English
- Assist in identifying students needing remedial instruction in movement skills and providing activities for improvement of skills in body image, spatial awareness balance, strength and agility
- Perform specialized instructional assistance in areas of related service including, but not limited to: adaptive physical education, speech and language, and/or occupational therapy
Adjunct Instructor
Bay College - West Campus
Iron Mountain, MI
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Taught the following courses: Business Technology and Applications, Computer Concepts and Applications, Microsoft Windows 8 & 10, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
- Responsible for developing and managing the class syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meet department and college standards
- Planning and creating lectures, in-class discussions and assignments
- Grading assigned papers, quizzes and exams
- Collaborating with colleagues on course curriculum
- Advising students on how to be successful in class
- Staying updated on innovations and changes within the various courses
Supplemental Learning Instructor
Bay College - West
Iron Mountain, MI
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Responsible for facilitating the learning process by explaining concepts and encouraging open communication with my students
- Integrate how-to-learn with what-to -learn
- Meet regularly with the supervisor for debrief sessions regarding lessons, etc.
Administrative Assistant
Harper Creek High School
Battle Creek, MI
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Meet and interact with public and employees in routine situations with tact, discretion and courtesy
- Handle confidential information regarding students, families, etc.
- Developed and redesigned curriculum guide
- Updated and redesigned Teacher Handbook for the beginning of each school year
- Handle all registrations of new students to the high school
- Prepare letters, reports, etc. requested by the principal
- Coordinated all teacher absences and substitute schedules
- Maintain all classroom key distribution and record keeping
- Formulated weekly truancy reports and notified families of excessive absences
Center Director
Sylvan Learning Center
Battle Creek, MI
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Responsible for maintain the overall quality, productivity and profitability of the center
- Directly manages the sales process of all new and potential enrollments, including initial inquiries, consultations and conferences
- Responsible for all center-wide marketing activities
- Participates in community and school events, promoting and creating awareness of Sylvan Learning
- Selects, trains and manages teaching staff for the center
- Selects, trains and manages clerical staff to perform center duties
- Delivers effective ongoing educational conferences to maintain parent commitment to the program
- Conduct staff meetings
- Establishes and maintains face-to-face relationships with teachers, educational specialists and other school administrators
- Oversees all fiscal responsibility and manages overhead and budget for center operations
- Confer with classroom teachers regarding student progress
- Monitors and tracks center revenues, expenses and collection of fees
- Monitors and tracks center performance, including Primary Business Measurements
- Ensures the safety of all students and staff in the center environment at all times
Graphic Designer
Freelancer
Battle Creek, MI - Fayetteville, NC
04.2008 - 08.2011
- Design marketing and sales materials for small businesses
- Design invitations, programs, business cards and other marketing or personal materials for individuals
- Develop marketing plans for businesses to meet their objective
- Designed logo and coordinating business materials for Rick Lindbeck Equipment (2010)
- Developed, designed and executed new product campaign for Van Holten’s (2008)
Marketing Education Teacher - High School
Seventy-First High School
Fayetteville, NC
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Develop daily lesson plans and learning expectations for students while executing the INTASC standards outlined by the state of North Carolina
- Create a safe and positive learning environment that reaches the needs of every student
- Record students’ progress and keep direct contact with parents or guardians
- Teach the concepts outlined in ‘The Learner Will’ by presenting the information in a creative way and develop hands-on projects and assignments that enable each student to implement information accordingly
- Attend professional development seminars regularly
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Van Holten Pickle Company
Waterloo, WI
09.2006 - 04.2008
- Developed sales and marketing tools while communicating our desired image
- Maintained corporate website
- Developed and implemented new marketing programs for our brokers and sales team
- Developed and coordinated the publication of the quarterly newsletter
- Company’s ‘in-house’ graphic designer
- Attended trade shows promoting the company and product lines
- Developed press releases for upcoming corporate events
- Coordinated direct mail campaigns for targeted customers
Sales and Marketing Intern
Van Holten Pickle Company
Waterloo, WI
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Designed the new company logo
- Developed and updated marketing materials with new company image
- Assisted in trade show preparation
- Designed new company website and worked directly the programmers assuring proper execution
Education
Master of Arts - Education - Career And Technical Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism - Emphasis Advertising / Marketing
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI12-2006
Skills
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPIT) Certified
- Experienced in Handle with Care
- Empathetic in understanding individual needs
- Proven success in implementing behavioral interventions
- Experienced in PBIS
- Positive role model and mentor
- Effective communicator
- Motivating and encouraging
Certifications/Committees/Trainings
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPIT) Certified (May 2025)
- Handle With Care (2023)
- PBIS Committee at Woodland Elementary (2021-2024)
- School Safety Committee (2020)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Photoshop Design Studio
- LETRS Training (Part 1)
- Orton Gillingham (Tier 1 & Tier 1)
- Math Recovery: Add+ Vantage MR (Course 1 & Course 2)
- Steering Committee (2019)
- Yearbook Committee (2022-2024)
- Bridges Math
- Wonders (ELA program)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Photoshop Design Studio
Timeline
Math Teacher - Middle School/High School
School District of Florence
08.2024 - Current
Virtual Learning Coordinator - Flivver Connect
Breitung Township Schools
08.2020 - 05.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Breitung Township - Woodland Elementary
08.2019 - 08.2024
Education Assistant - Behavior Interventions
Breitung Township Schools - Woodland Elementary
10.2018 - 08.2019
Adjunct Instructor
Bay College - West Campus
01.2016 - 08.2018
Supplemental Learning Instructor
Bay College - West
08.2015 - 12.2015
Administrative Assistant
Harper Creek High School
03.2013 - 10.2014
Center Director
Sylvan Learning Center
07.2011 - 02.2013
Marketing Education Teacher - High School
Seventy-First High School
08.2008 - 06.2009
Graphic Designer
Freelancer
04.2008 - 08.2011
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Van Holten Pickle Company
09.2006 - 04.2008
Sales and Marketing Intern
Van Holten Pickle Company
05.2006 - 08.2006
Master of Arts - Education - Career And Technical Education
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism - Emphasis Advertising / Marketing
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater