KRISTEN COPELAND
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with an upbeat demeanor. Skilled in incorporating technology and hands on activities to enhance student learning and engagement. Strong abilities to establish positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
- Implemented formative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for improvement.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through consistent encouragement and praise for students'' efforts.
Substitute Teacher
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
02.2023 - Current
Teacher
River Springs Charter School Inc.
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Taught science, math, art and language art classes to K-8 students.
- Improved 3rd and 4th grade students math scores by 70% using the iReady math curriculum.
- I conducted a systematic observation and note-taking process of my students' work habits and behavior during math class, I was able to implement targeted interventions that helped my students improve their work habits and behavior by 80%.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Collaborated with colleagues teaching iReady Math to adopt different teaching methodologies and strategies.
Substitute Teacher
Temecula and Murrieta School District
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Received multiple positive reviews which acknowledged dedication to excellence
- Followed lesson plans provided by classroom teacher to facilitate appropriate learning experience for students.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Menifee Valley Union School District
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Communicated with parents regarding student activities.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Stay at home Mom
Self-employed
06.2002 - 05.2017
Stayed home to raise four children
Teacher
Bricks for Kidz
12.2013 - 06.2016
- Worked in a variety of local schools and taught principles and methods of engineering and architecture using Lego bricks.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Substitute Teacher
Roanoke County Schools and Botetourt County Schools
08.2013 - 05.2016
Math SOL Tutor
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Created and taught engaging math lessons and activities
- Supported students by identifying and addressing specific concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VirginiaAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CaliforniaSome College (No Degree) - Misc
UC Riverside, UC San Diego
Skills
- Fast learner
- Proficient with technology
- Positive and encouraging
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Good Communication Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Adaptable
Accomplishments
"Golden Apple Award"
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
10.2023 - 04.2024
Substitute Teacher
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
02.2023 - Current
Teacher
River Springs Charter School Inc.
08.2019 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
Temecula and Murrieta School District
09.2017 - 06.2019
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Menifee Valley Union School District
05.2017 - 05.2019
Math SOL Tutor
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
01.2015 - 05.2015
Teacher
Bricks for Kidz
12.2013 - 06.2016
Substitute Teacher
Roanoke County Schools and Botetourt County Schools
08.2013 - 05.2016
Stay at home Mom
Self-employed
06.2002 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Shenandoah University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of The Desert
Some College (No Degree) - Misc
UC Riverside, UC San Diego
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