Kristen McAdams
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Seasoned educator familiar with using wide range of methods to deliver effective learning experiences to students. Focused on developing individual potential and cultivating learning-focused atmosphere for student success. Dedicated and respected Gifted and Talented Teacher with passion for guiding students in development of individual strengths. Successfully empowers students to transform potential into performance through commitment, respect and teamwork. Committed and enthusiastic teacher with over 28 years of dedication to teamwork in student-centered environment. Passionate about education and optimizing student success through staff development, instructional planning and classroom support.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gifted Resource Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Manassas, VA
08.2018 - Current
- Organized and facilitated group activities that encouraged creative thinking among the students.
- Conducted formal and informal assessments of student abilities, interests, talents, and needs to determine eligibility for gifted services.
- Created a safe learning environment that fosters self-expression and encourages critical thinking skills in all students.
- Designed lesson plans that incorporate higher order thinking skills into daily instruction.
- Utilized a variety of research-based teaching strategies tailored to meet the needs of each student's unique learning style.
- Engaged in professional development activities related to new trends in gifted education programming.
- Advised colleagues on how to differentiate instruction based on individual student strengths.
- Attended conferences related to giftedness issues such as twice exceptionalities or social and emotional concerns faced by advanced learners.
- Created and maintained positive, orderly and academically focused learning environment for gifted students.
- Implemented independent research projects using Office 365 to engage and educate students.
- Created flexible schedules to provide optimal opportunities for gifted students.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs and promote positive learning experiences.
Special Education Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Manassas, VA
08.2003 - 08.2018
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
Special Education Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
Sterling, VA
08.2002 - 08.2003
- Monitored the implementation of IEPs to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
Special Education Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Manassas, VA
08.1996 - 08.2002
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
Education
Gifted Certification - Gifted Education
The Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA05-2017
Master of Education - Special Education
The College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
The Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-1993
Skills
- Enrichment Activities
- Student Motivation
- Talent Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Parent Communication
- Student Engagement
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Excellent Communication
- Written Communication
- Effective Listening
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Virginia Teaching Certification
Accomplishments
- National Board Certified teacher in Exceptional Needs, 2006-2016
- Gifted committee lead
- Administrative Designee for Special Education meetings
Certification
- Gifted Certification
- Virginia teaching license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Gifted Resource Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2003 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2002 - 08.2003
Special Education Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.1996 - 08.2002
Gifted Certification - Gifted Education
The Shenandoah University
Master of Education - Special Education
The College of William And Mary
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
The Florida State University
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