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KRISTEN HILFERTY

Wilmington,Delaware

Summary

Experienced educator with deep understanding of teaching from a Biblical perspective. Adept at creating engaging lessons that place value on the personalities, abilities, and learning preferences of students. Exceptional classroom management is established by fostering meaningful relationships, clearly articulating procedures and expectations, and holding students accountable. Skilled in collaborating with educational teams to implement school-wide initiatives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Wilmington Christian School
Hockessin, DE
08.2017 - Current
  • Articulated engaging, and effective lessons from a biblical worldview.
  • Established clear classroom expectations and procedures.
  • Collaborated with the administrative team on curriculum initiatives.
  • Served on the ACSI accreditation team.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.

Curriculum and Professional Development Coordinator

Wilmington Christian School
Hockessin, DE
07.2022 - 06.2025
  • Assisted head of school in planning and implementing annual faculty professional development.
  • Developed and executed school-wide curriculum mapping.
  • Partnered with principals to support faculty in data analysis.
  • Assisted in clarifying the department heads' job description.
  • Implemented a formal, cyclical curriculum review process.

Administrative Director

Freedom Outreach
Wilmington, DE
08.2012 - 07.2016
  • Planned and co-led outreach programs for the kids and families in Wilmington.
  • Communicated with the leadership team, board members, and volunteers.
  • Managed paperwork and maintenance for outreach property and maintained financial records for bi-monthly review.

Teacher

Wilbur Elementary
Bear, DE
07.2007 - 06.2011
  • Differentiated instruction based on students' learning styles.
  • Served as team lead.
  • Curated and maintained an educational blog for parents.

Education

Master of Education - Christian School Administration

Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, K-6

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
01.2007

Skills

  • Biblical immersion
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Individualized instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Data analysis

Certification

  • Delaware Department of Education Continuing License, Teacher of Elementary K-6
  • Delaware Department of Education Early Childhood Administrator Certification
  • ACSI Elementary Teacher Certification

Timeline

Curriculum and Professional Development Coordinator

Wilmington Christian School
07.2022 - 06.2025

Teacher

Wilmington Christian School
08.2017 - Current

Administrative Director

Freedom Outreach
08.2012 - 07.2016

Teacher

Wilbur Elementary
07.2007 - 06.2011

Master of Education - Christian School Administration

Regent University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, K-6

Wilmington University