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Kristen Sears

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Summary

Empathetic and purpose-driven educator with a background in psychology, early childhood education, and leadership. Dedicated to supporting the mental, emotional, and academic well-being of students. With experience spanning classrooms, healthcare, and mentorship, I am pursuing the School Psychology Ed.S. program at FIU to formally advocate for children, provide evidence-based interventions, and help shape supportive school systems that empower all learners.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Recruiter & Team Lead

GoTu Technologies
01.2023 - Current
  • Promoted to lead role after exceeding placement goals
  • Trained team of 5 recruiters; delivered onboarding trainings
  • Strengthened interpersonal, coaching, and assessment skills

K & 1st Grade Teacher

Compass Outreach
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Created trauma-informed classroom supporting 17 students
  • Focused on social-emotional development and parent collaboration

Lead VPK Teacher

Goddard School
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Designed personalized lesson plans for diverse learners
  • Fostered foundational academic and behavioral growth

Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Tooth Tales Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Miramar
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Supported pediatric patients with compassion, easing anxiety, and enhancing care
  • Built skills in supporting children in sensitive situations; key for school-based counseling

Lead VPK Teacher

La Petite Academy
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Delivered early literacy and numeracy instruction
  • Built nurturing environments for social-emotional readiness

Education

M.S. - Early Childhood Education

Florida International University
Miami, FL
08-2022

B.A. - Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12-2020

A.A. - General Studies

Broward College
Davie, FL
01.2018

Skills

  • Trauma-Informed Teaching
  • SEL Integration & Classroom Management
  • Student-Centered Communication
  • Behavior Observation & Collaboration
  • Leadership & Team Mentoring

Coursework

  • Childhood Psychopathology
  • Psychology of Adolescence
  • Early Math Concepts
  • Cognitive Processes
  • Legal Psychology
  • Social & Emotional Development
  • Neuropsychology

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Spanish, Conversational

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Recruiter & Team Lead

GoTu Technologies
01.2023 - Current

K & 1st Grade Teacher

Compass Outreach
08.2022 - 02.2023

Lead VPK Teacher

Goddard School
01.2021 - 01.2022

Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Tooth Tales Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
08.2019 - 08.2021

Lead VPK Teacher

La Petite Academy
01.2016 - 01.2018

M.S. - Early Childhood Education

Florida International University

B.A. - Psychology

Florida International University

A.A. - General Studies

Broward College

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