KRISTEN ELLINGBOE
Donnellson,IA
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing learner and school success. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
Columbia Academy
Columbia Heights, MN
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for teaching English language arts to seventh grade students.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum planning and development.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Incorporated technology into the classroom such as online resources, multimedia presentations.
5th Grade Teacher
ValleyView Elementary
Columbia Heights, MN
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Facilitated an inclusive, innovative, and interactive learning environment for a diverse group of fifth grade learners.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Guided leveled and intervention-based reading groups using strategies to increase phonemic awareness, word recognition, and reading fluency.
- Participated in parent/teacher conferences and represented teachers at grade-level, faculty, Leadership Team, and IEP meetings.
District Substitute Teacher
Columbia Heights School District
Columbia Heights, Minnesota
03.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Remained flexible in day to day assignments, while ensuring high expectations for all students.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
Academic Coach
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2014 - 03.2017
- Provided academic advisement to students on degree requirements, course selection and university policies.
- Collaborated with learners on course selection, study skills, and time management techniques.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish student outreach goals.
- Attended conferences, seminars and professional development sessions related to higher education advising practices.
Education
Master of Science - K-12 Education
Capella University
03-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
College of Saint Benedict- Saint Joseph
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Curriculum Development
- Academic Counseling
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication
- Student Development
- Student Records Management
- Academic Support
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
Columbia Academy
08.2022 - 08.2023
5th Grade Teacher
ValleyView Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2022
District Substitute Teacher
Columbia Heights School District
03.2017 - 08.2019
Academic Coach
Capella University
12.2014 - 03.2017
Master of Science - K-12 Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
College of Saint Benedict- Saint Joseph
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