Kristen Lipke
7913 Cool Sunshine Circle, Alamosa,Colorado
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Trinity Lutheran School
Alamosa, CO
07.2020 - Current
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
- Taught children ages five to seven basic reading and alphabetical skills.
Teacher
St.Peter's Lutheran School
Monte Vista, CO
08.2009 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Directed one or two plays a year
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance.
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
- Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles.
- Mentored regional and state science and history fair students
3rd/4th Grade Teacher
Trinity Lutheran School
Alamosa, Colorado
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
Preschool Teacher
Trinity Lutheran School
Alamosa, Colorado
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
L.D Aide/ Native American Aide
Erik Ramstad Jr. High
Minot, ND
08.1997 - 05.1998
- Worked closely with L.D. students and their teachers to provide small group tutoring sessions or to work in classrooms with students as needed
- Tutored and mentored Native American students, helping them with subject areas and meeting once a week as a group to celebrate culture and discuss life issues
- Attended students' activities such as Pow-Wows
2nd Grade Teacher
Stevenson Elementary School
Douglas, AZ
08.1995 - 06.1996
- Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Worked with Latino community on the border of Mexico. Took Spanish classes after school to communicate with parents better.
Preschool Teacher
Peace Lutheran School
Flagstaff, AZ
08.1993 - 05.1996
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.1996
Lutheran Teacher Endorsement
Concordia University Nebraska
Seward. NE11.2015
Skills
- Tutoring and after school help
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Emergent curriculum
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development
- Excellent classroom management
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Essay writing technique development
Endorsements
Endorsement in Early Child Education and Reading in the state of Colorado
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Trinity Lutheran School
07.2020 - Current
Teacher
St.Peter's Lutheran School
08.2009 - 07.2020
3rd/4th Grade Teacher
Trinity Lutheran School
08.2008 - 06.2009
Preschool Teacher
Trinity Lutheran School
08.2007 - 06.2008
L.D Aide/ Native American Aide
Erik Ramstad Jr. High
08.1997 - 05.1998
2nd Grade Teacher
Stevenson Elementary School
08.1995 - 06.1996
Preschool Teacher
Peace Lutheran School
08.1993 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Lutheran Teacher Endorsement
Concordia University Nebraska
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