Kristen Telford
Ruston,LA
Summary
Passionate Teacher for 13 years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments and supporting diverse educational styles.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, K-Grade 1
Lincoln Parish Schools
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Improved students'' reading comprehension by implementing diverse teaching strategies and materials.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet the needs of 2 classes of 24 diverse learners, ensuring all students were challenged appropriately and supported in their academic growth.
- Served on school committees focused on improving instructional practices and overall school culture, contributing valuable insights as a seasoned educator.
- Enhanced classroom management, establishing a positive learning environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
Teacher, Preschool
First Baptist Church
03.2018 - 12.2021
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that integrated play-based learning opportunities for cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and creative development.
- Supported student growth in developing self-help skills to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Boosted children''s literacy and numeracy skills through engaging hands-on activities and materials.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to plan cross-curricular projects that enriched the overall educational experience for students.
Coordinating Teacher
Lincoln Parish Schools
07.2012 - 12.2014
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Built strong relationships with local community organizations for outreach efforts supporting both student learning and school reputation.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Facilitated collaboration between parents, teachers, and students to address academic and behavioral issues.
- Fostered positive school culture, establishing programs that promoted inclusivity and respect among students.
- Increased parent satisfaction with regular communication channels, including newsletters and parent-teacher meetings.
- Improved student academic performance with targeted intervention programs for at-risk youths.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
Teacher, Grade 3-5
Lincoln Parish Schools
08.2006 - 06.2012
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Teacher, Grade 3
Lincoln Parish Schools
09.2003 - 05.2005
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LAMaster of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Louisiana Tech University
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative learning
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
Accomplishments
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Timeline
Teacher, K-Grade 1
Lincoln Parish Schools
12.2021 - 12.2023
Teacher, Preschool
First Baptist Church
03.2018 - 12.2021
Coordinating Teacher
Lincoln Parish Schools
07.2012 - 12.2014
Teacher, Grade 3-5
Lincoln Parish Schools
08.2006 - 06.2012
Teacher, Grade 3
Lincoln Parish Schools
09.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana Tech University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Louisiana Tech University
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