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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, MI
05-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism - Emphasis Advertising / Marketing

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
12-2006

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

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