Kristen Kirchner
8092 O'Reilly Circle, Davison,MI
Summary
Organized, creative, and dynamic educator with twenty years of experience developing and delivering high-quality instruction to both gifted and at-risk populations. Proficient in cultivating and nurturing significant connections among administrators, colleagues, students, and families. Esteemed for guiding novice educators and partnering with special education teams to deliver holistic support services, fostering student success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Mason Public Schools
Mason, Michigan
10.2020 - Current
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Elevated parent and student buy-in by fostering meaningful connections.
- Coached new educators on effective classroom management practices and instructional methodologies.
- Collaborated with special education teachers to enhance support services for special needs children.
Elementary ELA Content Writer
Amplify Education Inc.
Brooklyn, New York
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Exhibited ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality, informative content.
- Formulated innovative strategies for presenting English/Language Arts concepts tailored to diverse demographics.
- Collaborated on all phases of artistic concept design, partnering with strategists to elevate quality of final content.
- Executed research and developed state-specific content standards alignments for curriculum mapping supporting state adoptions
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Davison Community Schools
Davison, Michigan
08.2012 - 11.2018
- Designed dynamic curriculum for gifted and talented students across various subjects.
- Acquired funding via grant writing for integrated arts instruction in collaboration with Flint Institute of Arts.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Documented ongoing consultation with general education teachers, maintaining records of modified instructional strategies and results for each student.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Western Michigan University
Skills
- LETRS certified
- Orton-Gillingham trained
- Early literacy acquisition
- Curriculum design and content development
- Leadership committee
- Project collaboration
- Exceptional student support
- Gifted learner engagement
Certification
State of Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate-Elementary (ZG), English (BA), Science (DX)
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Mason Public Schools
10.2020 - Current
Elementary ELA Content Writer
Amplify Education Inc.
11.2018 - 10.2020
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Davison Community Schools
08.2012 - 11.2018
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Western Michigan University