Kristen Palonis
Lithopolis,Ohio
Summary
Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher, 4th grade
Southern Local School District
08.2022 - Current
K-6th Grade Intervention Specialist (Math)
Berne Union Local School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Classroom Teacher, 4th Grade
Harvest Preparatory School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Long Term Substitute, 4th Grade Intervention Specialist
Groveport Madison Schools
01.2019 - 06.2019
RTI Assistant
South Madison Community School Corporation
Pendleton, Indiana
03.2013 - 12.2014
- (Pendleton Elementary, Pendleton, Indiana)
- Partnered with teachers to create individualized learning plans, addressing specific student needs.
- Tracked student progress and delivered feedback to educators and parents, promoting student development.
- Facilitated understanding of academic concepts through targeted interventions, enhancing student comprehension.
Instructional Assistant
South Madison Community School Corporation
Pendleton, Indiana
10.2012 - 03.2013
- (Pendleton Elementary, Pendleton, Indiana)
- Facilitated small group activities that engaged students and improved their understanding of key concepts.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and instructional strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Prepared educational materials and resources for lessons to support effective teaching.
Second Grade Teacher
Amanda-Clearcreek Local School District
08.2003 - 06.2006
Third Grade Teacher
Amanda-Clearcreek Local School District
11.2001 - 06.2002
Student Teaching: Second Grade
Medill Elementary; Lancaster City Schools
09.2000 - 11.2000
Education
Reading Endorsement Courses -
Ohio University
03-2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio11-2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teaching
- Adaptability to change
References
Upon Request
Related Experience
- After School Intervention Tutor, Amanda-Clearcreek Elementary, 11/01/03 - 05/01/04 and 11/01/04 - 05/01/05
- Student Teaching: Second Grade, Medill Elementary; Lancaster City Schools, 09/06/00 - 11/22/00
- Worked with grades from first through sixth in the Lancaster City School District in the following areas: Science, Math, Reading, Language Arts, Children's Literature, and Social Studies
Timeline
Classroom Teacher, 4th grade
Southern Local School District
08.2022 - Current
K-6th Grade Intervention Specialist (Math)
Berne Union Local School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Classroom Teacher, 4th Grade
Harvest Preparatory School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Long Term Substitute, 4th Grade Intervention Specialist
Groveport Madison Schools
01.2019 - 06.2019
RTI Assistant
South Madison Community School Corporation
03.2013 - 12.2014
Instructional Assistant
South Madison Community School Corporation
10.2012 - 03.2013
Second Grade Teacher
Amanda-Clearcreek Local School District
08.2003 - 06.2006
Third Grade Teacher
Amanda-Clearcreek Local School District
11.2001 - 06.2002
Student Teaching: Second Grade
Medill Elementary; Lancaster City Schools
09.2000 - 11.2000
Reading Endorsement Courses -
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ohio University