Kristen WardBrown
Castle Pines,CO
Summary
Dynamic educator with over 20 years of experience in the Douglas County School District, specializing in differentiated instruction and fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and administration. Proven expertise across curriculum areas has driven measurable enhancements in student performance through personalized support and effective classroom management. Committed to cultivating a student-centered learning environment that promotes engagement and academic success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher at Timber Trail Elementary
Douglas County School District
Castle Pines, Colorado
08.2012 - Current
- Delivered instructional content for 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade.
- Collaborated effectively with grade-level teams, special education teachers, gifted education teachers, and administration
- Developed and implemented differentiated math instruction plans for diverse learners, utilizing various teaching methodologies.
- Proficient mathematical knowledge with the enVision curriculum for grades 2 through 8.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Designed and administered formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and drive instruction.
Teacher at Bear Canyon Elementary
Douglas County School District
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
07.1999 - 06.2003
- Instructed first and second grade students.
- Committees included: Numeracy Committee, Staff Council, and H.E.L.P. Team, Product Quality Review Team, E.I.S.S., member of the Coordinated Compliance Review Team, led the student council for three years, and the Sunshine Committee.
Teacher at Zeyen Elementary
Garden Grove School District
Garden Grove, California
09.1994 - 06.1999
- Instructed first and second grade.
- Facilitated language support for Hispanic, Vietnamese, and Korean students.
Education
Teacher Professional Development - Education
Adams State & CSU Pubelo
Colorado06-2022
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-1997
Professional Clear Credential & Student Teaching - Education
California Stae University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA06-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-1992
Skills
- Committed to Lifelong Learning
- Student-centered educator
- Systematically Organized
- Team Leadership
- Efficient classroom management
- Strong interpersonal communication and relationships with students, parents, staff members, administration, and other valued stakeholders
- Multi-Subject Tutoring Expertise for K-8th Grade
References
- Dr. Robert Thelen - Principal Timber Trail Elementary - 303-387-5700 - Current administrator
- Michele Radke - Former Principal of Timber Trail Elementary -303-770-4604 - Past administrator
- Laura Danford - Current colleague and teammate - 928-388-5203
- Brooke Wolf - Current colleague and teammate - 303-619-8649
Timeline
Teacher at Timber Trail Elementary
Douglas County School District
08.2012 - Current
Teacher at Bear Canyon Elementary
Douglas County School District
07.1999 - 06.2003
Teacher at Zeyen Elementary
Garden Grove School District
09.1994 - 06.1999
Teacher Professional Development - Education
Adams State & CSU Pubelo
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
California State University Long Beach
Professional Clear Credential & Student Teaching - Education
California Stae University Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University Long Beach
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