Kristen Tamborski
Irwin,PA
Summary
Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Pre K - Kindergarten Teacher position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style. Collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Kindergarten Literacy Instructional Specialist
Propel Schools
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2019 - Current
- Administered DIBELS 8 assessment to K-2 students three times per year.
- Administer and analyze Rosner, spelling, and writing samples.
- Gather, organize and interpret assessment data of identified students.
- Utilize best practice and instructional strategies and research-based intervention methods and strategies to meet learning needs of students.
- Progress monitor all classroom students every month in order to aid in diagnosis of reading deficits and student growth.
- Communicate and coordinate with Title 1 Schoolwide Programs Coordinator.
- Maintain strict daily/weekly schedule to ensure caseload is serviced consistently.
- Analyzed assessment data and provide push-in and pull-out research-based intervention in literacy to students who are currently below grade level based analysis of formal school-wide assessments, teacher input, and other assessment instruments.
Preschool Teacher
Crossroads Preschool
Monroeville, PA
08.2011 - 05.2018
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated16 students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and preschool management.
Preschool Teacher
Play Academy
Moon Township, PA
08.2004 - 03.2005
- Implemented The Letter People Curriculum for 5 & 6 year old group of preschool students
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and preschool management.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Chartiers Valley School District
Pittsburgh, PA
08.1998 - 06.2003
- Taught health and physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety for 350+ students in 3rd through 5th grade.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into Health and Physical Education concepts.
- Provided creative, structured environment for children in grades 3-5.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
- Coached CVHS Girls Volleyball team with 15 players.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into team sports, nutrition, social and emotional health and lifelong learning concepts.
Education
Curriculum Development And Continuing PD in Ed - Curriculum Development
Gannon University / Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Erie, PA And OnlineBachelor of Science - Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.1996
High School Diploma -
Franklin Area High School
Franklin, PA06.1992
Skills
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Informational Packets
- Industry Best Practices
- Google Docs
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Certification
EBLI Certified
Mandated Reporter Certified
FERPA Certified
TESOL Certified
Criminal History, Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance
Mandated Reporter
Timeline
Kindergarten Literacy Instructional Specialist
Propel Schools
09.2019 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Crossroads Preschool
08.2011 - 05.2018
Preschool Teacher
Play Academy
08.2004 - 03.2005
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Chartiers Valley School District
08.1998 - 06.2003
Curriculum Development And Continuing PD in Ed - Curriculum Development
Gannon University / Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Bachelor of Science - Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Franklin Area High School
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