Kristen Vacek
Katy,Texas
Summary
Dedicated educator with a proven track record of inspiring elementary students to engage actively in their learning journey. Skilled in fostering dynamic environments that promote social and academic growth, ensuring each learner achieves success. Expertise in crafting and delivering innovative educational materials tailored to diverse learning styles, effectively bridging classroom concepts with real-world applications. Committed to nurturing a love for learning and encouraging students to reach their full potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Katy Independent School District
Katy, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered student creativity and critical thinking.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Established a positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration among students.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration between grade-level team and school administration to enhance educational outcomes.
- Served as primary math model teacher, representing campus in educational initiatives.
1st Grade Teacher
James Williams Elementary
Katy, Texas
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Planned and implemented lesson plans that followed district curriculum, student interest and student needs
- Continuous assessment, informal and formal, of student growth and mastery
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Dellview Elementary
San Antonio, Texas
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Helped struggling students thrive by working in small groups and in center time to achieve academic, social, and language development
- Communicated extensively with parents through weekly newsletters and regularly scheduled parent-teacher conferences
Kindergarten Teacher
DeZavala Elementary
Baytown, Texas
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Developed creative lesson plans to motivate student learning and enhanced overall comprehension of material
- Instrumental in helping non-English speaking student turn minimal English ability into reading within a top reading group
Education
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies, Early Childhood Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TexasSkills
- Creative Lesson Plans
- Differentiated Instruction
- Higher-Order Thinking
- Individual Learning Styles
- Cooperative Learning
- Instructional Scaffolding
Certification
- ELEMENTARY SELF-CONTAINED Grades Pre-K – 6th
- ELEMENTARY EARLY CHILDHOOD Grades Pre-K – 6th
- ESL SUPPLEMENTAL Grades Pre-K – 6th
AWARDS
Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Katy Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
James Williams Elementary
01.2008 - 01.2011
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Dellview Elementary
01.2005 - 01.2006
Kindergarten Teacher
DeZavala Elementary
01.2003 - 01.2004
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies, Early Childhood Education
Texas State University