Kristen Mohnkern
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
My work experience encompasses creating, developing, and implementing learning programs and instructional materials to facilitate students’ educational growth. I work to create and implement a rigorous and relevant curriculum. Additionally, I collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular activities in order to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences for the students while helping teachers build upon their strengths and guide them toward improving their weaknesses.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Literacy Coach
Cypress Lake High School
Fort Myers, Florida
01.2020 - Current
- Collect data necessary for program monitoring and evaluation and effectively present information to administration and district personal
- Oversee and coordinate literacy screening, diagnostic testing, and progress monitoring for literacy
- Provide teachers with professional development; in-class consultation, assistance, feedback, and modeling through a structured and well-scheduled program
- Develop and model relevant and varied instructional approaches and a variety of assessment methods.
Reading Department Chair
Cypress Lake High School
Fort Myers, Florida
01.2020 - Current
- Assist teacher with development of strategies to improve academic performance
- Help administer tests, analyze data, and develop strategies to improve performance
- Assist with the implementation of new programs
- Make classroom visits throughout the school year to observe strategies being implemented and offer suggestions for improvement
- Coordinate departmental duties including preparation of data, agenda, and minutes
Assistant Testing Coordinator
Cypress Lake High School
Fort Myers, Florida
01.2020 - Current
- Assist in creating the testing plan
- Communicate scheduling and testing procedures with staff
- Input student’s information into the state testing platform
- Print and organize testing materials
- Administer all state and national assessments
English Teacher
Cypress Lake High School
Fort Myers, Florida
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Courses taught: English 1 and 2, English 1and 2 Honors, Public Speaking
- Created lessons to help develop the student’s understanding of literature and poetry
- Integrated competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
- Designed a variety of assessments and creative learning projects to assess students’ depth of understanding of literature and the content of English language
- Consistent communication and collaboration with parents, special educators and counselors to optimize student performance
Reading Teacher
Cypress Lake High School
Fort Myers, Florida
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Courses taught: Intensive Reading, grades 9-10; ACT/SAT prep, grades 11-12
- Created and executed student centered lessons to promote cognitive engagement
- Utilized technology in the classroom including daily use of the SMART Board
- Designed a variety of assessments, including SAT/ACT-based tests and creative learning projects to assess students’ depth of understanding
- Consistent communication and collaboration with parents, special educators and counselors to optimize student performance
Reading Teacher
East Lee County High School
Lehigh Acres, Florida
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Courses taught: Intensive Reading, grades 9-12
- Involved in curriculum mapping and daily lesson planning for intensive reading classes
- Created and implemented a wide variety of high engagement activities based on differentiation
Elementary Teacher
School District of Lee County
Fort Myers, Florida
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Grades taught: kindergarten, fourth, first
- Utilized various curriculum resources
- Integrated competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
- Met course student performance goals
- Participated in ongoing training sessions
- Created and modified lesson plans accordingly throughout the school year
Advisor
Key Club, Cypress Lake High School
Fort Myers, Florida
08.2019 - Current
- To develop initiative and leadership
- To provide experience in living and working together
- To serve the school and community through volunteering opportunities
- To cooperate with the school principal in the organization of activities to benefit the students and the community
Head Cross Country Coach
East Lee County High School
Lehigh Acres, Florida
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Organized and administered fundraisers
- Scheduled meets
- Motivated runners to improve their personal goals
Advisor
Academic Quiz Bowl, East Lee County High School
Lehigh Acres, Florida
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Created practice questions
- Registered for tournaments
- Guided teams during tournaments
- Maximized the teams’ knowledge, skill, and tournament performance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Hofstra University
Skills
Interactive learning
Literacy program development
Group Instruction
Individualized instruction
Innovative lesson planning
Teaching methods knowledge
Writing assessments
Reading level analysis
ACT preparation
Verbal and written communication
Certification
Florida Professional Certification Grades K-6
Accomplishments
- Received a VAM score of highly effective over a 10 year span
- Received teacher of the month recognition
- Golden Apple Nominee
Timeline
Literacy Coach
Cypress Lake High School
01.2020 - Current
Reading Department Chair
Cypress Lake High School
01.2020 - Current
Assistant Testing Coordinator
Cypress Lake High School
01.2020 - Current
Advisor
Key Club, Cypress Lake High School
08.2019 - Current
English Teacher
Cypress Lake High School
01.2015 - 01.2020
Reading Teacher
Cypress Lake High School
01.2015 - 01.2020
Head Cross Country Coach
East Lee County High School
08.2013 - 01.2014
Advisor
Academic Quiz Bowl, East Lee County High School
08.2013 - 12.2013
Reading Teacher
East Lee County High School
01.2012 - 01.2015
Elementary Teacher
School District of Lee County
01.2006 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Hofstra University