Kristen McGlinchey
Surf City,NC
Summary
Encouraging Elementary School Teacher skilled in assignment supervision, test administration and student support. Patient and resourceful educator with 21 plus years of comprehensive experience instructing students individually and in groups. Commended for easily cultivating productive and trusting relationships with both students and parents.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Surf City Elementary School
Surf City, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Provided engaging instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies to a class of 25 first graders.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
Kindergarten Teacher
Holly Grove Elementary School
Holly Springs, NC
07.2016 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
- Employed evidence-based methods of classroom teaching and direction.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
Third Grade Teacher, First Grade Teacher
Ballentine Elementary School
Fuquay-Varina, NC
07.2008 - 06.2016
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
- Facilitated small groups of students during independent work time providing guidance when needed.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
First Grade Teacher
Lead Mine Elementary School
Raleigh, NC
08.2007 - 07.2008
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Provided engaging instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies to a class of 25 first graders.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Centre
Wake Forest, NC
06.2007 - 10.2007
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
Second Grade Teacher, First Grade Teacher
Holly Ridge Elementary School
Holly Springs, NC
07.2003 - 06.2007
- Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
- Organized field trips for educational purposes outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
- Embraced and actively promoted inclusive and equitable learning environment.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, K-6 Teaching License
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC12-2003
Master of Arts - Information Technology And Curriculum Design
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Lesson Planning
- Multimedia Instruction
- Professional Development
- Relationship Building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Surf City Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Holly Grove Elementary School
07.2016 - 08.2022
Third Grade Teacher, First Grade Teacher
Ballentine Elementary School
07.2008 - 06.2016
First Grade Teacher
Lead Mine Elementary School
08.2007 - 07.2008
Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Centre
06.2007 - 10.2007
Second Grade Teacher, First Grade Teacher
Holly Ridge Elementary School
07.2003 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, K-6 Teaching License
Meredith College
Master of Arts - Information Technology And Curriculum Design
Western Governors University
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